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08Dec 2023

SUPREME COURT’S OBSERVATIONS ON ILLEGAL MIGRATION

Why in The News? Chief Justice of India expressed concerns about the “unlimited influx” of “illegal” migrants from Bangladesh. Highlighted the impact on demographics and the strain on resources meant for Indian citizens. Seeks details on steps taken by the Centre to tackle illegal immigration and specifics on border-fencing timelines. Source: Mint Challenges in India: …

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08Dec 2023

INDIA’S GROWING NEIGHBOURHOOD DILEMMAS

Syllabus: GS 2: India And Its Neighbourhood Focus: This article explores the growing dilemmas India faces in its neighbourhood, South Asia. Despite ambitious foreign policy goals, India struggles with maintaining its influence in the region due to several factors, including the rise of China and its own policy limitations. India’s Neighbourhood  The geographical entity of …

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08Dec 2023

“Green Rising” initiative at COP28 Summit in Dubai

News At today’s COP28 in Dubai, UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited and the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change will launch the “Green Rising” initiative. The “Green Rising India Alliance” and the global “Green Rising” initiative are the result of a partnership between UNICEF, Generation Unlimited, and a wide range of youth, public, and private …

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08Dec 2023

REVOLUTIONIZING AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS FOR SUSTAINABILITY

Why in the News? A ground-breaking United Nations Food & Agricultural Organization( FAO) report reveals the staggering hidden costs of global agri-food systems, exceeding $10 trillion. In middle income countries like India, these expenses make up almost 11% of the GDP. Findings of the Report: Report attributed this hidden cost to unsustainable practices like mono-cropping …

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08Dec 2023

UNDERSTANDING SIMULTANEOUS ELECTIONS

Relevance: GS2 :  Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. 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. Source: Times of India Issue in Focus: The Union Government formed a …

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08Dec 2023

BJP issues whip to all its MPs of Lok Sabha

News All of the BJP’s Lok Sabha MPs have been given a line whip to ensure they are in the House on Friday, December 8, 2023. In order to support the government’s stance and to discuss some very important legislative business, the party has issued the whip. About Whip A political party official designated as …

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08Dec 2023

PM greetings on occasion of Hanukkah

News: On the occasion of Hanukkah, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent greetings to the Jewish community in India and around the globe. The prime minister expressed his hope in his message that everyone would experience peace, hope, and brightness during this festival. About Hanukkah Chanukah is another name for Hanukkah. Eight days and nights …

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07Dec 2023

ADVANCING HANDBALL DECISIONS: ADIDAS INTRODUCES MICROCHIP IN EURO 2024 BALLS

Why in the News? Adidas, the official ball manufacturer, has integrated microchip technology into the “Fussballliebe,” the Euro 2024 official match ball. The primary goal is to augment the accuracy of handball decisions, particularly during goals. Source: Indian Express Functionality of the Microchip System Limb-Tracking Synergy: The microchip works in tandem with limb-tracking technology to …

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07Dec 2023

CHANDRAYAAN-3’S PROPULSION MODULE: A STRATEGIC RETURN TO EARTH ORBIT

Why in the News? The Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module (PM), which initially ventured to lunar orbit, surprises scientists by retracing its steps back to Earth orbit. This unexpected move showcases the logistical advantages of the mission, particularly the fuel reserves. Impromptu Manoeuvre:Similar to the spontaneous ‘hop’ experiment, where the lander executed a brief engine firing, the …

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07Dec 2023

GOOGLE’S ADVANCED AI MODEL, GEMINI, LAUNCHED GLOBALLY

Why in the News? Google introduces the highly advanced and flexible Gemini AI model, now accessible to users worldwide. Gemini is designed to be the most capable and versatile AI model created by Google. Gemini gives state-of-the-art performance across benchmarks and its optimisation for different sizes: Ultra, Pro, and Nano. Source: Science Notes Gemini’s Multimodal …

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