13Apr 2024

TRAI MOOTS ALLOWING ONLY INDIAN ENTITIES IN ‘REGULATORY SANDBOXES’

Why in the news? TRAI suggests only Indian entities in telecom regulatory sandboxes, aiming to foster innovation and protect consumer interests. source:wordpress About the TRAI’s Proposal for Regulatory Sandboxes: TRAI suggests that only Indian nationals or entities should participate in telecom regulatory sandboxes. The Telecommunications Act, 2023, introduces the concept of regulatory sandboxes for testing …

13Apr 2024

FEB SAW 5.7% INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT GROWTH BUT 3-MONTH LOW IN PRODUCTION.

Why in the news? Industrial output surged 5.7% in February, led by growth in mining and electricity, with uneven consumption patterns. source:scribd About Recovery in Output: India’s industrial output growth reached a four-month high of 5.7% in February, up from January’s 4.1%, driven by an 8% increase in mining and a 7.5% surge in electricity …

13Apr 2024

LAND CONFLICTS PREVALENT WHERE FOREST RIGHTS KEY IN ELECTION CONSTITUENCIES.

Why in the news? Analysis finds one-third of land conflicts tied to Forest Rights Act issues in Lok Sabha election constituencies. source:TH About the Land Conflict Analysis: Extent of Conflicts: Land Conflict Watch analysis reveals that approximately one-third of land-related conflicts occur in Lok Sabha constituencies where the Forest Rights Act (FRA) implementation is a …

13Apr 2024

IISC RESEARCHERS DESIGN NOVEL HYDROGEL TO REMOVE MICROPLASTICS FROM WATER

Why in the news? IISc researchers innovate hydrogel to eliminate microplastics from water, addressing health risks and sustainability concerns. source:economictimes About the Hydrogel Design: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) researchers have innovated a sustainable hydrogel to eliminate microplastics from water. Microplastics, posing health risks, can infiltrate the human body via water consumption, heightening the likelihood …

13Apr 2024

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AIIMS LAUNCHES STUDY TO TEST ACCURACY OF HPV KITS FOR CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING

Why in the news? AIIMS conducts a study to validate indigenous HPV testing kits for cervical cancer screening, aiming to enhance accessibility and affordability. About the AIIMS Study on HPV Testing Kits: AIIMS, Delhi, launches a study to validate indigenous HPV testing kits for cervical cancer screening. The study aims to assess the accuracy of …

13Apr 2024

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“TURTLE MASCOT ‘MOHAN BABU’ SYMBOLIZES CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE IN ELECTION.”

Why in the news? “Turtle mascot ‘Mohan Babu’ adopted for Cooch Behar election to symbolise cultural significance and encourage voter turnout.” Source:medium About the Election Mascot: Recognizing the turtle’s significance, the Election Commission adopted “Mohan Babu” as the poll mascot for Cooch Behar. Despite consistently high voter turnout, the EC aims to leverage the turtle …

13Apr 2024

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INFLATION DIPS TO 10-MONTH LOW; FOOD PRICES PRESSURED BY HEATWAVE.

Why in the news? Retail inflation in India drops to a 10-month low of 4.85% in March, driven by moderation in food and fuel prices. Source:TH About Retail Inflation in March: Retail inflation in India dropped to a 10-month low of 4.85% in March, primarily due to moderation in food and fuel prices, along with …

13Apr 2024

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CHANDRAYAAN 4-ISRO CHIEF SOMANATH SHARES PLANS FOR NEXT MOON MISSION IN 2040

Why in the news? ISRO plans Chandrayaan-4 mission for lunar exploration, aiming to land an Indian astronaut on the moon by 2040. source:slideseerve About the plans for India’s next lunar mission: ISRO chief S Somnath discusses plans for India’s next lunar mission, Chandrayaan-4, aiming to land an astronaut on the moon by 2040. Chandrayaan-4 is …

13Apr 2024

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SCALING UP TB CARE

Syllabus: GS 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Focus: Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released the India TB Report 2024, which highlights that the mortality rate due to Tuberculosis (TB) had declined from 28 per lakh population in 2015 to 23 per …

12Apr 2024

“NAVIGATING STATE BUDGETS: INSIGHTS AND PROJECTIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25”

Syllabus: GS-3 – Indian Economy , Fiscal federalism and related issues Focus : Overview of the availability of state budget data and sources of information. Analysis of state bond auctions in the current fiscal year and projections for gross borrowing. Source- IE Introduction: The significance of understanding state budgets in the context of India’s fiscal …

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