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Why in the news? The four-day global event features 90 countries, 26 Indian states, and key industry leaders, focusing on innovation, technology, and sustainability in the food processing sector. About World Food India 2024 : World Food India 2024 kicks off today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event lasts four days and involves 90 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Jammu & Kashmir held the first phase of its assembly elections with a peaceful voter turnout of 58.85% across seven districts. Authorities seized over Rs. 124 crore to ensure fair elections. Highlights of the Enthusiastic Voting and Peaceful Polls: Voting in Phase-I recorded a turnout of 58.85% by 7:30 PM across …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Cabinet approved the ‘Bio-RIDE’ scheme to support biotechnology research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, aiming to strengthen India’s position in biomanufacturing and achieve a $300 billion bioeconomy by 2030. About the Key Approval: The Union Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, approved the merger of two Department of Biotechnology (DBT) schemes …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood relation Bilateral , Regional and Global Grouping and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India Focus: The fourth Quad summit is set to take place in Wilmington, Delaware, on September 21, 2024. This high-level meeting is critical for strengthening Indo-Pacific cooperation amidst leadership transitions and ongoing global geopolitical challenges. …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A new study suggests that metformin, a low-cost diabetes drug, may slow ageing in male monkeys, particularly in their brains. The study titled “Metformin decelerates ageing clock in male monkeys“ was published in the journal Cell on September 12. Study Findings Conducted by 43 researchers from the University of Chinese Academy …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the US from September 21 to 23, 2024. He will attend the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, hosted by US President Joe Biden. Modi will also address the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the UNGA in New York on September 23. Key Events …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Azerbaijan, the host of COP29, announced the launch of a Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF) to support developing nations’ climate efforts. The fund aims to collect voluntary contributions from fossil fuel-producing countries and companies. The main agenda of COP29 is to finalize a climate finance agreement post-2025, requiring developed nations to …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The first phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, the first since the abrogation of Article 370 and state reorganisation in 2019, is scheduled to begin. About the Constitutional Changes Post-2019: The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act of 2019 redefined the region, creating the Union Territories (UTs) of Ladakh (without a …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The government recently extended the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme to cover adults above 70 years, benefiting 4.5 crore families, though concerns remain about its sufficiency for addressing elderly healthcare needs. About the Extension of Ayushman Bharat: Government extends Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to adults aged 70+. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Sri Lanka’s Tamil voters face division in the upcoming presidential election, split between supporting a strong Tamil identity or backing a Sinhalese frontrunner candidate. About the News: Division Among Tamil Voters: Northern Tamil voters in Sri Lanka are split between backing a Sinhalese candidate or Tamil candidate P. Ariyanethiran, knowing Ariyanethiran …
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