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Why in the news? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) declares 2023-2024 El Niño among the five strongest on record,predicting continued climate impact and above-normal temperatures globally. source:slideserve About Climate Impact and Predictions: Prevailing El Niño conditions led to record temperatures and extreme events globally in 2023. WMO forecasts 60% chance of El Niño persisting during …
Read MoreWhy in the news? RBI Governor assures minimal disruption for most Paytm users; directive addresses compliance issues, not targeting fintech sector. source:slideserve About RBI Directive and Deadline Extension: RBI barred PPBL from accepting deposits and top-ups in any customer account after February 29, 2024. Deadline extended to March 15 due to persistent non-compliance issues. What …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “Gujarat emerges as India’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturing hub, contributing over 35% to the country’s market share.” About Lion’s Share of Pharma Market: Gujarat’s pharma industry commands over 35% of India’s market, valued at Rs. 1.42 lakh crore in FY 2022-23. The state contributes 28% to India’s pharma exports, totaling Rs. 2.05 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “Supreme Court condemns illegal felling of 6,000 trees in Corbett for eco-tourism, calls for accountability and restoration.” Key points :Illegal Tree Felling in Corbett: 6,000 trees illegally felled in Corbett for eco-tourism buildings. The Supreme Court condemns greed-driven destruction of vital tiger habitats. Directs the ministry to form a committee, assess …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. Sources:- Hindu Focus: Miraculous weight loss injections featuring a drug known as Semaglutide. In recent months, the Indian media has been awash with stories of miraculous weight loss injections featuring a drug known as …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Sources:- Hindu Focus: Chandigarh’s Municipal Corporation illuminate several challenges facing local democracy. Local democracy in India, which encompasses the fair administration of elections, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Focus: Globally, men are likely to transition to green jobs faster than women. Source:- IE The transition to low-carbon development presents an opportunity to create approximately 35 million green jobs in India by 2047, according to the International …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Google delists Indian apps over platform fee disputes, sparking legal battles and regulatory intervention, highlighting ongoing tensions between tech firms. The core of the issue lies in Google’s platform fees, which range from 11% to 30% for in-app purchases of digital services. source:indiatoday About Google’s Delisting of Indian Apps: On March …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India asserts sovereignty in the Indian Ocean, ensuring no hegemony. Rajnath Singh highlights the Navy’s role, amid concerns over China’s expansion. source:wordpress About the Rajnath Singh’s Assertion: Commitment to Prevent Hegemony: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India’s commitment to preventing hegemony in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Rule-based Maritime Order: India …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India engages in FTA talks with the EU, focusing on eliminating non-tariff barriers in key sectors like pharma and agriculture. Highlightings of the Objective of Negotiations: Indian negotiators aim to address non-tariff barriers (NTBs) in various sectors during free trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Union (EU). Sectors such as …
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