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14Aug 2024

SIGNS OF SCIENCE RESEARCH CORPORATISATION

Syllabus: GS 2: Government policies and interventions in various sectors Why in the News? The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) was recently highlighted in the July 2024 Budget, emphasizing its role in fostering innovation by linking research, academia, and industry in India. Source: PIB Introduction India’s evolving science policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership …

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14Aug 2024

CRACKDOWN ON FAKE GST REGISTRATIONS BEGINS AUGUST 16

Syllabus: GS-2: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice Focus: The news highlights a new nationwide drive starting August 16 to combat fake GST registrations and invoice fraud, aiming to strengthen tax compliance and prevent revenue loss through rigorous verification. source:wordpress Nationwide Drive Against Fake GST Registrations: Commencement and Duration: The drive starts on 16 August and …

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14Aug 2024

MADRAS HC HEARS PLEAS FOR CBI PROBE IN HOOCH TRAGEDY

Why in the news? The Madras High Court begins final arguments on petitions seeking a CBI/SIT investigation into the 2024 Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, which claimed 68 lives. source:scricd About Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy: Calls for CBI/SIT Probe The Madras High Court began final arguments on petitions demanding a CBI or SIT probe into the 2024 Kallakurichi …

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14Aug 2024

TAMIL NADU SEEKS ₹160 CRORE FOR REMOVING INVASIVE MUSSELS NEAR KAMARAJAR PORT

Why in the news? The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) has sought ₹160 crore from Kamarajar Port in Ennore to address the spread of invasive mussels, Mytella strigata. The port is blamed for facilitating the spread by not regulating ballast water discharge from ships. Invasive Mussel Issue near Kamarajar Port: The Tamil Nadu WRD …

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14Aug 2024

NEW PORTAL GLITCHES DELAY BIRTH, DEATH CERTIFICATES

Why in the news? Persistent technical issues with India’s new birth and death registration portal are causing delays and disruptions in issuing certificates, impacting public services and creating administrative challenges. source:medium Issues with New Birth and Death Registration Portal The Civil Registration System (CRS) portal has faced persistent glitches since its implementation on October 1, …

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14Aug 2024

JHARKHAND HC ORDERS ACTION ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS

Why in the news? The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state to identify and address illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in Santhal Parganas, citing demographic shifts and political concerns about immigration About the Jharkhand High Court Orders on illegal Immigration: The Jharkhand High Court has ordered the state government to identify and address illegal immigrants from …

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14Aug 2024

EGG DONOR HAS NO LEGAL PARENTAL RIGHTS

Why in the news? The Bombay High Court ruled that egg donors cannot claim parental rights, emphasising legal boundaries in surrogacy cases and granting visitation rights to the biological mother. source:lawbankofindia Understanding Court Rules on Egg Donor’s Parental Rights: Case Background: The Bombay High Court ruled that donating eggs or sperm does not confer legal …

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14Aug 2024

INDIA URGENTLY NEEDS STANDARDISED SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR EV CHARGING

Why in the News? Proposed bans on EV charging in Mumbai basements highlight safety concerns, echoing similar measures in Seoul after car park explosions, driving the need for standardised safety protocols and regulatory frameworks. source:enterclimate About the regulation of EV Charging Infrastructure: The regulation and development of EV charging infrastructure in India are shared among …

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14Aug 2024

DRDO TESTS NEW LONG-RANGE GLIDE BOMB SUCCESSFULLY

Why in the news? DRDO’s successful test of the Gaurav glide bomb demonstrates India’s advanced indigenous defence capabilities, enhancing precision strike capabilities and showcasing progress in military technology. source:imrmedia About the Test Details: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) executed the maiden flight test of the Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) named Gaurav on 13 …

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14Aug 2024

MELTING POLAR ICE DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE IS MAKING EARTH’S DAYS LONGER

Relevance: GS 1 – Salient features of world’s physical geography; GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.  Why in the news? Over the last two decades, scientists have observed that the Earth’s rotation rate has slowed by approximately 1.3 milliseconds per century. Due to the ongoing melting of polar ice caps, …

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