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Why in the News? Farmers in Maharashtra, suffer severe health consequences due to pesticide poisoning. Source: ToI Effects of over reliance on Pesticide: Pesticide exposure led to fits, seizures, and hospitalization, highlighting the dire consequences of chemical usage. Financial burden and dependency persist as families, despite health risks, continue relying on pesticides. Regulatory Response: In …
Read MoreWhat are Nematocysts ? Nematocysts are specialized cells, and are evolution’s unique solution for animal defence. Primarily found in jellyfish, corals, sea anemones, and hydras, nematocysts act as potent weapons. These cellular structures serve both in hunting prey and protecting against predators. Source: Hindu Features of Nematocysts ? Nematocysts contain coiled, thread-like tubules and toxin-filled …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India -UK FTA faces challenges and concerns about restrictions and requirements impacting FDI inflows. Calls for revamping FDI regulations in various sectors to foster inclusivity and global market access. Source: ToI Challenges and Concerns : Lack of alignment with global service sector standards challenges India’s FTAs with the UK and EU. …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Centre initiates a survey and registrations for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) beneficiaries among 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups across 18 states and Union Territories. Source: IE About the Recent Developments under (PMAY-G): The Ministry of Rural Development has modified the Aawas+ app for online beneficiary identification under the rural …
Read Morewww.un.org News 27 December marks the ‘International Day of Epidemic Preparedness’; Importance of this day: It intends to advance global awareness of, and participation in, efforts to prevent, prepare for, and cooperate against epidemics. About December 27 The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution designating December 27 as the International Day of Epidemic …
Read Morewww.pgurus.com/ News MedTech Mitra is a strategic initiative that the Union Health Minister launched with the goal of empowering MedTech innovators and advancing healthcare solutions. Minister predicted that it would revolutionize the Indian MedTech sector and encourage homegrown production of reasonably priced, high-quality MedTech diagnostics and equipment. He also stated that the medical device industry …
Read More@indiannavy News The Indian Navy will put INS Imphal, its newest stealth guided missile destroyer, into service, in Mumbai. Rajnath Singh, Raksha Mantri, will be the guest of honour. After a thorough and demanding trial that took place in both the harbor and at sea, the missile was given to the Indian Navy in October …
Read More@DrSJaishankar News In Moscow, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov and Minister of Industry and Trade Dr. S Jaishankar discussed bilateral economic cooperation between India and Russia in a thorough and fruitful meeting. They observed the noteworthy advancements in the fields of commerce, finance, energy, connectivity, civil aviation, and nuclear. Jaishankar was pleased that …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Why in the News? December’s sixth National Security Advisor (NSA) meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) marked a crucial point in India’s regional security strategy. The meeting assessed CSC’s progress in the past year and devised a roadmap for …
Read MoreWhat is Dark Energy? A mysterious substance that fills space and causes it to expand is Dark Energy . 70% of the universe’s energy is in the form of “dark energy”. Unlike other forms of energy (e.g., matter, radiation), dark energy is extremely dilute and difficult to detect. The three main contributors to the theoretical …
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