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15Nov 2024

PM Modi Celebrates Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, Launches Bihar Projects

Why in the news? PM Modi commemorates tribal leader Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary in Bihar, inaugurating projects worth ₹6,600 crore to uplift tribal communities and improve rural infrastructure. PM Modi to Visit Bihar for Janjatiya Gaurav Divas: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Jamui, Bihar, today to commemorate Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, honouring the …

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15Nov 2024

PM Modi to Inaugurate First Bodoland Mahotsav in Delhi

Why in the news? The inaugural Bodoland Mahotsav celebrates Bodo culture, language, and resilience since the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord, fostering unity and promoting cultural tourism for the Bodo community across Northeast India. PM to Inaugurate the First Bodoland Mahotsav in Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the first-ever Bodoland Mahotsav at …

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15Nov 2024

The Discovery og Insulin and the Eternal Flame of Hope

Syllabus: GS 3: Science and technology – Development and its application in everyday live. Life Science, diseases and their management Why in the News? November 14, observed as World Diabetes Day, commemorates Sir Frederick Banting’s birth anniversary and his pioneering role in the discovery of insulin, a transformative medical breakthrough. What is Diabetes? Chronic condition: …

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15Nov 2024

Impact of Canada’s SDS Visa Discontinuation on Indian Students

Syllabus:  GS-2:  E-Governance Focus: Canada recently announced the discontinuation of the Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa program, effective November 2024. This decision affects numerous Indian students who rely on the SDS pathway for streamlined visa processing and affordable access to Canadian educational institutions, prompting concerns about longer processing times and increased costs. Background on the …

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14Nov 2024

THE IMPACT OF PRADHAN MANTRI UJJWALA YOJANA IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR

Syllabus:   GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes Why in the News? In Jammu & Kashmir, 85.07% of households have LPG connections. Nearly 68% of these LPG connections were provided under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Expansion of LPG …

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14Nov 2024

REFORMING INDIA’S AGRICULTURAL POLICIES FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Syllabus: GS-1: Agricultural Resources GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS – 3: E-Technology in the Aid of FarmersCropping Patterns Focus: The discussion around India’s agricultural policies has gained traction due to the need for reform in the face of environmental degradation and changing climate conditions. The focus is on shifting from High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) to …

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14Nov 2024

IISC’S BIODEGRADABLE FOAM: TRANSFORMING PACKAGING FOR SUSTAINABILITY

Why in the news? IISc’s new biodegradable foam offers an eco-friendly alternative to plastic packaging, addressing environmental concerns and revolutionising the packaging industry with its recyclable, non-toxic properties. source:deccanherald Introduction to a Biodegradable Innovation: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a biodegradable foam aimed at replacing conventional plastic packaging in the …

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14Nov 2024

VOYAGER 2 EXPLORES OUTER SOLAR SYSTEM AND BEYOND

Why in the news? Voyager 2, launched in 1977, continues transmitting data from interstellar space, revealing valuable insights into the solar system’s boundary, decades after its historic flybys of Uranus and Neptune. source:scribd Historic Journey and Planetary Discoveries: Launched on August 20, 1977, Voyager 2 was tasked with exploring the outer planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, …

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14Nov 2024

U.S. DECISION PENDING ON TAIWAN’S HAWK MISSILE FUTURE

Why in the news? Taiwan’s defence minister announced the United States will decide the future of Taiwan’s decommissioned HAWK missiles, a system historically significant but outdated, affecting Taiwan’s strategic defence planning. source:indianexpress   About the HAWK Missile: The HAWK (Homing All the Way Killer) MIM-23 is an all-weather, low-to-medium altitude surface-to-air missile system, developed by …

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14Nov 2024

CENTRE SETS NEW GUIDELINES FOR TRANSPARENT COACHING ADVERTISEMENTS

Why in the news? The Centre issued guidelines to curb misleading claims by coaching institutes, enforcing transparency in success rates, infrastructure, and requiring consent for minors’ testimonials, aiming to protect consumers. source:timelinedaily New Guidelines for Transparency in Coaching Advertisements: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued new guidelines mandating coaching institutes to disclose accurate information …

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