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Why in the news? Prime Minister Modi inaugurates SEMICON India 2024, highlighting India’s vision to become a global semiconductor hub and its growing role in the industry’s global supply chain. About the SEMICON India 2024 Inauguration: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate SEMICON India 2024 in Greater Noida on 11th september. The event, themed “Shaping …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Rising milk prices and nutritional gaps in children from larger, poorer families highlight the need for renewed efforts to boost milk production and affordability in India. About Importance of Milk and Nutrition: National Milk Day on November 26 marks Verghese Kurien’s role in the 1960s-70s White Revolution. Milk is essential for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India plans a green steel mission to meet global climate goals, with incentives and a procurement policy to boost sustainable practices and counter EU carbon tax impacts on imports. Key Policy and Incentives: India plans to introduce a procurement policy to boost demand for ‘green steel’ and encourage sustainable manufacturing in …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: ● Issues related to development and managemt of social sectors related to health. GS 3: ● Recent developments in science and technology . Focus: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health threat, and ahead of the September 26 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on AMR, the WHO released its first-ever guidelines …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Women health Why in the News? Month of September is celebrated as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month highlighting the importance of early detection, preventive strategies to improve women health.I Introduction Ovarian cancer, famously called as “silent killer,” is the deadliest of women’s cancers because of its often-overlooked understated symptoms. These hidden symptoms make …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India and the UAE signed their first civil nuclear cooperation MoU during Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed’s visit, enhancing collaboration in nuclear energy and LNG supply. About the India and UAE Sign MoU for Civil Nuclear Cooperation: India and the UAE signed a landmark MoU for civil nuclear …
Read MoreWhy in the news? In 2021, over 70% of child deaths in India were linked to malnutrition, highlighting the urgent need to improve maternal and child nutrition for better health outcomes. About the Malnutrition and Child Deaths in India (2021): 7 million children under 5 died in India in 2021. 5 million of these deaths …
Read MoreWhy in the news? SEMICON India 2024, featuring over 250 companies from 24 countries, will highlight India’s semiconductor potential at Bharat Mandapam. The event will also host discussions on industry best practices. Highlights of the SEMICON India 2024 : Event Details: ○ SEMICON India 2024 will take place from September 11-13, 2024. ○ Over 250 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The GST Council slashed taxes on cancer drugs and snacks, and formed a GoM to review insurance GST rates, with decisions expected in November. About the GST Reduction on Cancer Drugs and Snacks: The GST Council reduced the tax rate on cancer drugs from 12% to 5% during its 54th meeting …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, will address the first Foundation Day of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) in New Delhi. He will introduce key initiatives to combat cybercrime and inaugurate the Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre (CFMC). About the Launch of Cybercrime Protection Initiatives: Samanvaya: A web-based platform for data …
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