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01Oct 2024

FDI Trends in India

Syllabus: GS 2: Government Policies and intetventions GS 3: Liberalization Why in the News? Recently, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud stressed the importance of rule of law as the regional office of the Permanent Court of Arbitration was set up in New Delhi to boost investor confidence. Introduction Regional office of the Hague Permanent Court of …

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30Sep 2024

Scientists Use Stem Cells to Reverse Diabetes

Why in the news? A 25-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that destroys insulin-producing cells, underwent a pioneering treatment using induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. Researchers generated 3D clusters of pancreatic islets from the iPS cells, which were then injected into her abdominal muscles. Remarkable Results: Within three months post-transplant, the woman …

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30Sep 2024

Mars’ Missing Atmosphere: New Study Insights

Why in the news? A recent MIT study reveals how water and Martian rocks interacted to reduce the atmosphere, providing clues about Mars’ environmental evolution and potential future resource utilisation. About Mars’ Historical Atmosphere: Mars, now a cold and barren desert, once had flowing water on its surface, indicating a thick atmosphere that prevented water …

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30Sep 2024

Airprox Incident Between Qatar Airways and EL AL Probed

Why in the news? India’s AAIB is investigating a near-miss incident where Qatar Airways and EL AL aircraft came within 9.1 nautical miles of each other over the Arabian Sea. About Aircraft Proximity Incident Involving Qatar Airways and EL AL: India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is probing an airprox incident from March 24, where …

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30Sep 2024

Progress Stalls on India’s Landfill Clearance Targets

Why in the news? The Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 struggles to clear legacy landfill sites, with only 38% of waste remediated and ongoing challenges in waste management and planning. Status of Landfill Clearance: The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Urban 2.0 launched in 2021 aims to clear 2,400 legacy landfill sites by 2025-2026. Only 38% …

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30Sep 2024

Dark Matter Search: LUX-ZEPLIN Experiment and Neutrino Fog

Why in the news? Scientists from the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment have placed the tightest restrictions yet on the identity of dark matter particles, marking a significant development in dark matter research despite not identifying the particle directly. What is Dark Matter? Composed of particles without charge, making them “dark” as they don’t emit light. Makes …

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30Sep 2024

Global Focus on Reducing Food Loss and Waste

Why in the news? The United Nations marked September 29 as International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, emphasising its role in addressing hunger, reducing waste, and mitigating environmental impacts. About the Global Concern on Food Loss and Waste (FLW): The United Nations has designated September 29 as International Day of Awareness of …

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30Sep 2024

Exploring the Potential of Pusa-2090 rice variety

GS-3: Environmental Pollution & Degradation Focus: Pusa-2090, a new rice variety developed by IARI, offers a promising solution to combat stubble burning in northern India. Its early maturation period allows for timely wheat sowing, reducing the need for farm fires, which contribute significantly to air pollution during the post-harvest season. Introduction to Pusa-2090 Rice Variety …

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30Sep 2024

National Logistics Policy

Syllabus: GS 3: Government Policies and intetventions Why in the News? India’s exports have been under focus due to government initiatives such as the National Logistics Policy and the PM Gati Shakti Plan, aimed at reducing the high logistics costs and for improving efficiency. Introduction Transformation in the retail landscape is going on in India, …

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28Sep 2024

China Condemns Naming of Peak After 6th Dalai Lama

Why in the news? India named an unclimbed peak in Arunachal Pradesh after the 6th Dalai Lama, sparking China’s objection, which claims the region as part of its territory. About the Successful Naming of Peak in Arunachal Pradesh: A team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) successfully summited a previously unclimbed …

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