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About Terms of Trade (ToT): Terms of Trade in Indian agriculture, representing the movement in prices of farm commodities relative to non-farm goods and services, have significantly improved in the last fifteen years. Historical ToT Trends: NITI Aayog data reveals a substantial improvement in ToT for agriculture relative to the non-agriculture sector, notably rising from …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a 2.3% decline in global coal demand by 2026, despite record production this year. Source: Indian Express India’s Role in Global Coal Demand: India is expected to be the “driving force” for coal demand until 2026, while China and Europe anticipate a decline due to …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The fourth unit of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) achieved controlled fission chain reaction. This marks a significant achievement for the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL). Source: Maps Of India About Kakrapar Nuclear Reactors: KAPP’s 700-MWe units are the largest indigenous nuclear power reactors built by NPCIL. Pressurised …
Read MoreWhy in the News? PM addressed the inaugural ceremony of the second edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam at Namo Ghat in Varanasi. Prime Minister emphasized the emotional and creative bond between Kashi and Tamil Nadu, stating that this connection strengthens the idea of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.’ About Kashi Tamil Sangamam : Kashi Tamil Sangamam …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Unidentified gunmen target Wilberforce military barracks, police stations, and correctional centres in Freetown in a Coup Attempt on November 26. Declared an unsuccessful coup attempt by the Minister of Information and Civic Education. Source: Pixta Root Causes: Political Instability: Unrest since President Julius Maada Wonie Bio’s contested re-election in June. Opposition’s …
Read MoreObjectives of the EU AI Act: Regulatory Framework: Develop the world’s first legislation on AI for creating regulatory standards. Mitigate risks associated with AI systems. Guidelines for Stakeholders: Establish clear guidelines for developers, users, and regulators in the AI sector. Source: UGI Features of the Act: Risk-Based Approach: Categorize AI applications into risk levels, allowing …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Global Recognition: UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency approved exagamglogene autotemcel for sickle-cell disease and ß-thalassemia. Dual Approval: S. FDA also sanctioned it for sickle-cell disease, making it a pioneering CRISPR-based therapeutic approved by two major regulators. Source: Science in News About CRISPR technology: Overview: CRISPR, or Clustered Regularly …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Matthew Perry found unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home on October 28 at the age of 54. Released over a month later, the report Autopsy attributes Perry’s death to the “acute effects” of ketamine. Additional contributors: drowning, coronary artery disease, and the impact of opioid buprenorphine. Understanding …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Key moments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict highlight decisive shifts in combat dynamics. Ukraine’s coordinated attack on Russian naval targets in Sevastopol altered the course of the naval war. Source: Britanica Geography and Technology Impact: The Black Sea’s narrow waterways played a crucial role in the conflict’s outcome. Access to advanced technology …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court has rejected a stay on the Allahabad High Court order for a survey of the Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura, situated at Krishna Janmasthan, the believed birthplace of Lord Krishna. About the Dispute : The Krishna Janmabhoomi at Mathura Case is a prolonged dispute between Hindu and Muslim …
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