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Why in the news? The Philippines is showing interest in Indian-made Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) following the successful delivery of BrahMos missiles. Indian Navy warships INS Delhi, INS Shakti, INS Kiltan dock in Manila. ALH Mk III, a versatile and armed variant, has been well-received by Indian forces and is equipped with modern surveillance and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? UN report highlights need for better land access and rights recognition for Indian pastoralists. Focus on rangeland degradation and marginalisation of pastoralist communities. The UN Convention on Combating Desertification reports that nearly half of the world’s rangelands are degraded due to climate change and land-use changes. Understanding Rangelands: Definition: Rangelands are …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Government emphasises quality control for laptop, mobile, and electronics imports. Measures aim to prevent low-quality goods from entering the Indian market. Items must adhere to standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), with samples randomly picked for compliance checks. source:slideserve About Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS): National Standard Body: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Ernakulam Rural police formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe an international organ trade racket. SabithNasar, suspected of recruiting organ donors, was arrested and remanded in judicial custody for 14 days. About IPC Section 370: Trafficking of Persons: Trafficking involves recruiting, transporting, harboring, transferring, or receiving individuals through threats, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court has temporarily stayed the construction of a 90-acre hotel and township project in the Kumaon hills, citing environmental concerns. The project is located in an ecologically sensitive and seismic-prone area at over 6,700 feet above sea level. source:lotusarise About the Kumaon hills: Location: Kumaun Himalayas lie between the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s rise to 39th in the World Economic Forum’s “Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024” reflects post-pandemic travel improvements. The United States tops the rankings, with India excelling in South Asia and among lower-middle-income nations, citing high price competitiveness and competitive infrastructure. Source:TBS About World Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index: The …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Serum Institute of India (SII) dispatched the first set of R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine doses to Africa, marking a significant advancement in healthcare accessibility for the continent. source:scribd About R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine: Development and Approval: The R21/Matrix-M vaccine, developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India, received …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court waived off interest on income tax dues for telecom service providers like Bharti Airtel, Reliance, and Vodafone Idea. The waiver stemmed from a judgment on October 16, 2023, declaring telecom license fees as “capital in nature”. The Bench considered the Telecom Policy from 1999 and the lapse of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Ravneet Kaur, Competition Commission of India(CCI) Chairperson, urges regulatory adaptability for digital market competition. Emphasizes the need for innovative analytical tools suited to the digital landscape. Aims to tackle challenges like “algorithmic collusion”. Key Points about “algorithmic collusion”: Algorithmic collusion involves using algorithms or computer programs to manipulate market behavior. It …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The ICMR disassociated from a BHU study on Covaxin, citing no financial or technical support and critical design flaws. ICMR criticized the study for lacking a control group and proper documentation of adverse events. Source:IndiaToday Key Points about COVAXIN: “COVAXIN is India’s first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech in …
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