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Relevance: GS 2 – Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Why in the News? Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu accuse the Central government of playing favorites with federal funds. Chief Ministers lead …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The proposed central Uniform Civil Code (UCC) draft is unlikely to address live-in relationships, departing from the Uttarakhand model. source: ToI Highlights of the Commission’s Stance and National Narrative: Senior Law Commission members oppose including live-ins in the UCC bill, citing the sanctity of marriage. UCC aims for common family law …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ISRO launches INSAT-3DS, a new-generation meteorological satellite for Earth monitoring. The focus shifts to the GSLV-F14 rocket, responsible for placing INSAT-3DS in geo-stationary orbit. Termed the ‘naughty boy’ due to its patchy performance with four failed flights out of 15. Source:IE About indigenous Cryogenic Engine success : ISRO’s successful development of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A recent meeting between government officials and farmer leaders in India, focusing on negotiations related to agricultural policies and demands. Discussions centred on crop diversification and aid through NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India). source: slideserve Highlights of the meeting: The meeting aimed to address farmer demands, including MSP …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Ancestral DNA studies provide insights into human origins, diseases, and lifestyles. Recent research unveils genetic diseases in ancient humans, showcasing advancements in genetic analysis. Excavations confirm Homo sapiens as ancient toolmakers. source:reddit About Human Genome Project (HGP): Human Genome Project (HGP), a scientific initiative began in 2020. Aims to decipher genetic …
Read MoreWhy in the news? SORA’s ability to create photorealistic videos raises ethical concerns about misinformation and copyright issues. Highlights the need for responsible AI development and regulation. source:ifutureconnect About ‘SORA’: SORA, meaning “sky” in Japanese, is OpenAI’s latest AI model capable of generating nearly flawless one-minute videos based on text prompts. It stands out for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The recent protests and political unrest in Senegal following President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the presidential elections, originally scheduled for February 25th. The opposition leaders being forcibly removed from the National Assembly by riot police. Source:lotusarise About the crises: President Sall justifies his decision citing a dispute over candidate selection, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? IPCC’s role in providing scientific assessments and recommendations. Emphasizes urgency and importance of international cooperation in addressing climate challenges. About Recent Findings and AR7 Preparation: The Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) warns of urgent need to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and suggests strategies for adaptation and mitigation. The IPCC …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Efforts to establish peace in Gaza intensified as the conflict approached its fifth month. Key players including intelligence officials from the U.S. and Israel, along with counterparts from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, convened to address the crisis. source:EI Highlighting Proposed Peace Plans in Gaza: Paris talks yielded a two-month …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability GS 3 – Science and Technology- developments and their applications Why in the News? Time magazine dubbed 2024 as the “ultimate election year,” marking the largest global democratic exercise with nearly half the world’s population participating. Concerns arise not only from traditional election issues …
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