Daily Practice Sheet 24 July 2024 Current Affairs Based Budget Special GS 1: Geography Why eastern India is less developed compared to other regions? Discuss budget imitative to improve it. GS 2: Polity Discuss the need for reform in civil services. GS 2:IR Examine the challenges facing India -Nepal relations? Why Nepal is […]
Andhra Pradesh to get ₹15000 crore for capital Amaravati Subject: GEO Sec: Eco geo Context: Centre has committed to develop A.P.’s capital Amaravati and would develop the multipurpose irrigation project Polavaram which is supposed to be the lifeline of the State. More on News: Centre of the dismal financial situation in the State […]
Drug used to treat clots can protect against cobra venom damage Subject: Sci Sec: Health Context: Researchers have found that Tinzaparin has significantly reduced damage to human cells due to spitting cobra venom. What is snake venom and how does it kill cells? Snake venom is a complex mixture of proteins, enzymes, peptides, […]
Cough syrup samples fail quality tests: central drug regulator’s report Subject: Sci Sec: Health Context: The CDSCO report classified these batches as “not of standard quality” (NSQ) due to issues with diethylene glycol (DEG), ethylene glycol (EG), assay, microbial growth, pH, and volume. Some of these samples contained the same toxins found in […]
Budget provides customs duty exemptions for three cancer treatment drugs Subject: Sci Sec: Health Context: Union government has continued its emphasis on tackling non-communicable diseases, and allocating funds for research in the healthcare sector, with Finance Minister announcing customs duty exemptions on three cancer treatment drugs — Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib, and Durvalumab. More […]
US Arctic Strategy 2024 to prevent Russia, China from exploiting icy northern region Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: The new Arctic Strategy 2024 of the US aims to enhance surveillance, intelligence capabilities, and cooperation with allies in the Arctic to counter potential threats from Russia and China. Details: Eight nations have […]
Supreme Court delivers split verdict on nod for GM mustard Sub: Sci Sec: Biotech Context: The Supreme Court issued a split verdict on the Centre’s 2022 decision to grant conditional approval for the environmental release of genetically modified (GM) mustard crops. Details: Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Sanjay Karol called for the Centre to […]
A green wealth tax in Budget 2024 Sub: Env Sec: Climate change Indian Green Deal (IGD) About Proposed development model focusing on just, inclusive, and sustainable growth. IComponents Green energy, infrastructure, and care economy (health and education). Spending Allocation 5% on infrastructure, 3% on care economy, and 2% on green energy. Funding IGD […]
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UNION BUDGET 2024-25 Sub: Eco Sec: Fiscal Policy The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament today. The highlights of the budget are as follows: Part-A Budget Estimates 2024-25: Total receipts other than borrowings: `32.07 lakh crore. Total expenditure: `48.21 […]