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Relevance: GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Why in the News? March 1 is International Waste Pickers Day, commemorating the Colombian waste pickers murdered in 1992. The theme for year 2024, International Waste Pickers Day is “Zero Waste Sensitization Campaign and Awareness on How to Separate Wastes from Source”. Understanding …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2 : Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Why in the News? Three new criminal laws, namely the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, are set to replace existing legislations on July 1, 2024. However, certain …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s Genome India initiative, which recently announced the successful sequencing of 10,000 whole genomes of healthy individuals, is making headlines. source:reddit About Genome India Project Announcement and Progress: Genome India initiative: Sequenced 10,000 whole genomes of healthy individuals. Collaboration: Researchers from 20 institutes collected samples, sequenced genomes, stored data. Data storage: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India and South Africa objected to including the China-inspired Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) pact in the agenda of the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The IFD, backed by 123 countries, aims to facilitate investment for development, but it has not been ratified by all participating …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Law Commission’s recommendations for simultaneous polls, common voter lists, and an interim unity government aim to streamline the electoral process and address governance challenges. source:researchgate Highlighting Law Commission’s Recommendations for Simultaneous Polls: The Law Commission proposes three key Constitutional amendments for simultaneous elections. 22nd Law Commission, led by ex-Karnataka High …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Cannabis compounds are studied for treating schizophrenia, cannabis-use disorders, and bipolar depression. Clinical trials, like at the University of British Columbia, investigate CBD’s potential, hinting at innovative treatments. Source: HoneyHeaven Understanding the Cannabinoid System: Cannabis interacts with CB1 and CB2 receptors in the human cannabinoid system, impacting neurotransmitter release. Endocannabinoids naturally …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Despite a power-sharing agreement, Nepal and India’s dialogue didn’t advance the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project (PMP). Its exclusion in recent talks raises concerns over bilateral relations. source:researchgate Highlighting Multilateral Projects between Nepal-India : Arun-3 Hydro Electric Project: Approved ₹1236 crore investment in 2019. International Centre for Buddhist Culture: India initiates construction in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Recent demonstrations by the Kerala and Karnataka administrations in New Delhi spotlight deficiencies in India’s fiscal federalism. The 16th Finance Commission must address historical shortcomings in vertical devolution by providing compensations to states. source:toi Key Recommendations of 15th Finance Commission: 15th Finance Commission recommends a 41% share of central taxes for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? PM Modi virtually inaugurated India’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell ferry, a 24m catamaran from Cochin Shipyard, boosting clean energy mobility. Key Features and Significance of hydrogen fuel cell ferry: The hydrogen fuel cell ferry boat showcases fully domestic technology, demonstrating potential for replication across the nation to facilitate urban mobility. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Why in the News? The recent tragic demise of 19-year-old actress Suhani Bhatnagar due to dermatomyositis, a rare inflammatory muscle disorder, underscores the challenges faced by individuals with rare diseases. This poignant incident coincided with Rare Disease Day, observed on …
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