India backs Palestine’s bid for full UN membership Subject: IR Section: Int Org Context: A resolution was passed in the United Nations with an overwhelming majority supporting full membership of Palestine and pressing the Security Council to give “favourable consideration” to the bid. Details of the resolution: Resolution: ‘Admission of new Members to […]
Polish farmers march in Warsaw against EU climate policies and the country’s pro-EU leader Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: In Warsaw, Poland, a significant protest by farmers took place against the European Union’s Green Deal and its impact on agriculture. Farm protests across Europe: Farmers from at least nine European countries […]
Could bird flu turn into the next pandemic? Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Avian Influenza or Bird flu: It is a highly contagious viral disease affecting several species of food-producing birds (chickens, turkeys, quails, guinea fowl, etc.), as well as pet birds and wild birds. Occasionally mammals, including humans, may contract avian […]
All about FLiRT, the new COVID-19 variants Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health FLiRT variant of COVID-19 virus: The COVID-19 pandemic witnesses new developments with the emergence of the FLiRT variants, specifically KP.2 and KP1.1, which are descendants of the Omicron JN.1 variant. These new variants have been detected in significant numbers across […]
Reservation within Constitutional bounds Subject: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: A political slugfest has emerged over the reservation issues. Constitutional Basis for Reservation: The Constitution of India provides for reservation in various forms, including: Article […]
In 1950-2015, the Hindu population dipped from 85% to 78%, and Muslims rose to 14% from 10% — PM-EAC paper Subject: Geography Sec: Human geo Context: A working paper of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) was released on the share of religious minorities in 167 countries, including India. Key […]
Why Indian agriculture may need a new export-import policy Subject: Economy Sec: External sector Context: India’s agricultural exports fell 8.2% in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 on the back of shipment curbs on a host of commodities, from cereals and sugar to onions. More on news: The value of farm exports […]
With 56.4% of India’s total disease burden linked to unhealthy diets, what new nutrition guidelines prescribe Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: India’s premier nutrition research institute has published comprehensive guidelines on the diet of vulnerable groups, including pregnant and lactating women, and children and the elderly. More on news: The guidelines […]
Trade dispute with India over sugar subsidies Subject: Economy Sec: External sector Issue Raised by U.S. and Australia: Allegation: India’s sugarcane subsidy breaches WTO norms. Concern: Distortion of global trade due to excessive subsidy. Contentions Presented: Submission: Paper to WTO’s Committee on Agriculture. Data Analysis: Four-year period (2018-19 to 2021-22). Claim: India’s sugar […]
At WTO, India Calls for Focus on Real-Life Trade Issues Subject: Economy Sec: External sector Prioritization: India urges prioritization of real-life trade issues at the World Trade Organization (WTO) that impact developing countries. Key Issues Highlighted: Access to finance and technology. Bridging the digital divide. Enhancing effective aid for trade. Ensuring food security. […]