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Why in the news? The Union Budget 2024 highlights India’s commitment to integrating climate finance with energy transition efforts. Key initiatives include a 60% increase in funding for the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy and prioritizing energy security among the nine budget priorities. source:Finshot Key Budget Initiatives Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Despite consistent efforts, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reform and expansion have seen “no progress,” acknowledged by former Indian Ambassadors. The lack of progress is a significant frustration ahead of the upcoming Summit of the Future at the UN, expected to gather over 150 world leaders to discuss plans to …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Ministry of Electronics and IT has received its first budget allocation of Rs 551.75 crore for the India AI Mission in the Union Budget 2024. A tender will be released soon to procure 300 to 500 GPUs to help the private sector build and test AI systems, enhancing domestic computing …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union government defended its fact-checking unit (FCU) in the Bombay High Court, asserting that ensuring accurate information is as crucial as freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a). The defence comes amidst challenges to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023, which allow the FCU …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ICMR is rolling out a new, low-cost TB detection technology from its Dibrugarh center. This CRISPR Cas-based system, the cheapest TB test globally, can process 1,500 samples in two hours. The council is seeking partners to commercialize this technology, aimed at improving TB diagnosis in under-resourced health centers. source:Springerlink Technology Highlights …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court emphasized the need for balance between railway infrastructure development in Haldwani and the right to shelter for nearly 50,000 residents accused of illegally occupying railway land. Justice Surya Kant highlighted that while the court must consider these families’ rights, it should not encourage future encroachments. source:Solutionbuggy Court’s Observations …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The first of two advanced frigates constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) with Russian technology transfer was launched into water on Wednesday. India had contracted four frigates from Russia in October 2016, with two to be built in Russia and two at GSL. source:Solutionbuggy Context and Significance This launch marks a …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Delhi High Court suggested the Centre reconsider Rule 43 of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, which denies 180 days of maternity leave to women government employees with more than two children. Court emphasized that while the two-child policy aims at population control, it must comply with Article 14 of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Chinese scientists found water molecules in lunar soil samples from the Chang’e-5 mission, as reported by the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS). The research, conducted by the Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics and the Institute of Physics of CAS, was published in Nature Astronomy on July 16. Source: Global …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Banni grasslands in Gujarat are being prepared to host cheetahs from Africa as part of the next phase of Project Cheetah. Although Gandhi Sagar sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh is the preferred location, Banni is also being readied for the big cats source:slideshare Project Cheetah Updates Of the 20 cheetahs introduced …
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