Rubber Board to increase area under rubber in Northeast Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context: The Rubber Board, jointly with the Central government and the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association, is implementing a project to expand the area under natural rubber in the Northeastern States. Details: Of the 8.5 lakh hectares under rubber in […]
All reported births, deaths to be digitally registered from October 1 Subject: Polity Section: Msc Context: All reported births and deaths in the country will be digitally registered on the Centre’s portal from October 1, according to a government notification. Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023: A single document (digital birth […]
SC IS NOW PART OF INDIA’S JUDICIAL DATAGRID: Subject : Polity Section: Judiciary Context: With Supreme Court of India onboarding the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) portal, the flagship project of the e-Courts project completes the full circle. Now we have all three tiers of Indian judiciary on NJDG portal. NJDG is recognized […]
Govt considering making NavIC mandatory: Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: The government has convinced Apple to adopt NavIC in some of its models and it is also planning to give incentives to manufacturers for using domestic chips that support NavIC Uses of NavIC in India- It find utilisation in national […]
India can now issue OIML certificates Subject: Schemes Section: Msc Context India is now officially authorized to issue OIML (International Organisation of Legal Metrology) certificates, a significant development announced by the Union Consumer Affairs Secretary. Understanding the OIML: International Organisation of Legal Metrology The OIML, established in 1955 and headquartered in Paris, is […]
Does vagus nerve dysfunction have a connection with COVID-19? Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Introduction: There’s increasing interest in vagus nerve stimulation for health benefits, from anxiety to obesity. Methods like yoga and devices delivering electrical impulses are being explored. Recent research suggests a connection between vagus nerve dysfunction and long COVID. […]
New Indonesian industrial park on Borneo, feted as ‘green,’ will be powered by coal, report says Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: A vast industrial park being built on the tropical island of Borneo that has attracted billions of dollars in foreign and domestic investment is damaging the environment in an area […]
Neural implants remedy hearing loss by integrating with the nervous system Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Introduction: Hearing loss is a significant issue globally, with severe consequences for those affected. In India, the problem is particularly pronounced, impacting newborns due to genetic factors and consanguineous marriages. The World Health Organization estimates that […]
Green groups protest against World Bank funding of projects. Subject :IR Section: International Organisation In News: Environmental groups have submitted a formal complaint to the World Bank for providing financial support for two coal-fired power plants in Indonesia. Key Points: Environmental groups have submitted a formal complaint to the World Bank for providing […]
Unhappy with broker partners (APs), SEBI may tighten regulations Subject :Economy Section: Capital Market Context: SEBI may tighten norms for broker partners/APs to curb unauthorised trades, misselling. Key Points: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has raised concerns on the proliferation of authorised persons (AP) and has asked brokers to keep […]