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16Aug 2024

MPOX OUTBREAK: A GLOBAL HEALTH CONCERN WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIA

Relevance GS 2 – Health and Governance GS 3 – Science and Technology Focus This article investigates the global implications of the recent Mpox outbreak, which was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization. It explores the outbreak’s causes, potential hazards to India, and global ramifications for public …

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16Aug 2024

CENTRE’S GUIDELINES FOR SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATES FINALISED, ₹10K CR FOR LAND REFORMS

Why in the news? The Centre has prepared rules for offering ₹10,000 crore in incentives to states for executing land-related reforms. An extra ₹5,000 crore has been allotted to create a Farmers’ Registry during the financial year 2024-25. Key Details: Incentive Allocation:  Incentive allocation includes ₹10,000 crore for land reforms in rural and urban areas, …

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16Aug 2024

SUBSIDIES FOR GOODS MOVEMENT VIA INLAND WATERWAYS IN WORKS

Why in the news? The Indian government intends to provide subsidies, providing a maximum 35% reduction on the invoice value for the transportation of commodities, to encourage the flow of goods across inland waterways. Key Details Subsidy Scheme: To encourage freight transportation on National Waterways 1, 2, and 16, which traverse large portions of Uttar …

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16Aug 2024

CALIFORNIUM THAT WASN’T: HOW ‘RADIOACTIVE’ METAL KEPT BIHAR COPS ON EDGE

Why in the news? On August 9, the police in the Gopalganj area of Bihar found what they thought to be Californium, a highly radioactive metal with an estimated value of ₹170 crore. Before it was discovered to be non-radioactive, the finding created a lot of agitation. Details of the Incident Overview of Californium: With …

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16Aug 2024

DENGUE CONTROL: THE UNREALISED PROMISE OF WOLBACHIA-INFECTED MOSQUITOES

Relevance: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. GS 3 – Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Why in the news? Dengue, a well-known threat in India, imposes a substantial economic burden, with direct costs estimated at approximately …

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16Aug 2024

HYDROGEN’S CHALLENGE IN DECARBONIZING INDUSTRY

Syllabus: GS 3: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life.. Infrastructure: Energy. Why in the News? The decarbonization of hydrogen production is a critical focus area as global industries seek cleaner alternatives to reduce carbon emissions. Recent developments indicate that despite the promise of green hydrogen, cost barriers and the …

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16Aug 2024

“NEW RADIO PROGRAM ‘KISAN SE BAAT’ LAUNCHED”

Why in the news? Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has introduced ‘Kisan Se Baat,’ a monthly radio program to connect farmers with experts, addressing farming concerns and practices. About the Introduction of ‘Kisan Se Baat’: Launch: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduced a monthly radio program called ‘Kisan Se Baat.’ Inspiration: The program is modelled …

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16Aug 2024

COAL INDIA FACES PENALTY FOR NON-SUPPLY ISSUES

Why in the news? The Indian government mandates penalties for Coal India Ltd. for failing to supply e-auction coal, aiming to enhance business fairness and boost non-regulated sector supplies. source:lotusrise Highlights of the Coal India Penalty for Non-Supply of E-Auction Coal: New Penalty Mandate: Government Directive: Coal India Ltd. (CIL), which handles about 80% of …

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16Aug 2024

DIGITAL PLATFORM AND DRONES BOOST SOLAR POWER

Why in the news? The use of drone technology and a digital platform is revitalising the PM-KUSUM solar power scheme, overcoming land issues, and significantly advancing solar installations in Rajasthan. source:scribd Digital Platform Revives Solar Power Scheme with Drones: PM-KUSUM Programme: Aims to set up 100 GW of solar power, install4 million solar pumps, and …

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