India Finalizes $3.5-Billion Deal with the U.S. for 31 MQ-9B Armed UAVs Sub : Sci Sec: defence Why in News India has finalized a $3.5-billion deal with the United States for the procurement of 31 MQ-9B high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of enhancing its defense capabilities. This deal […]
Impact of Coastal Flooding on Tree Species: A Study on Resilience and Vulnerability Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Why in News A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Forests and Global Change reveals that different tree species react differently to coastal flooding, highlighting the importance of site-specific strategies for […]
Centre Establishes Three AI Research Hubs in Health, Agriculture, and Sustainable Cities Sub : Sci Sec: Awareness in IT Why in News The Government of India has announced the establishment of three Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on healthcare, agriculture, and sustainable urban development. These CoEs are designed to […]
Health Ministry asks States to ensure permanent organ transplant coordinators Sub : Schemes Sec : Sci Context: The Union Health Ministry has issued a warning to states and institutions operating without regular transplant coordinators. It has stated that requests for support in this area will not be entertained beyond the financial year 2024-25 […]
UAE to review India’s concerns over silver import surge: Centre Sub : Eco Sec : External Sector Context: India raised concerns regarding a significant increase in imports of silver products, platinum alloy, and dry dates from the UAE during a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Economy of the UAE. The United […]
West Asia ‘conflagration’ to top agenda at first European Union-Gulf summit Sub : IR Sec : Places in news Context: The European Union (EU) and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders are set to convene in Brussels, focusing primarily on avoiding a broader conflict in West Asia. This summit will involve heads of state […]
Global Public Debt Expected to Reach $100 Trillion: IMF Report Sub : Eco Sec : External sector Record High Debt Levels: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecasted that global public debt will reach an unprecedented $100 trillion in 2024. This debt level is expected to be 93% of global GDP this year, […]
Nobel Prize Winners on Wealth Inequality: Inclusive vs. Extractive Institutions and Colonial Legacies Sub : Eco Sec : National Income The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson for their ground-breaking research on how institutions influence the prosperity of nations. Their work provides deep […]
India Faces Container Shortage Hindering Trade Growth: Key Factors and Government Initiatives Sub: Eco Sec: External Sector Overview of Container Shortage: India’s Rapid Trade Growth relies heavily on containerized transport. A significant logistical bottleneck exists due to the insufficient production of containers in India. Importance of Containers in Trade: Seamless Transportation: Containers can […]
Tamil Nadu rains due to depression, onset of Northeast and withdrawal of Southwest monsoon Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Context: Tamil Nadu, particularly Chennai, has been experiencing heavy rainfall since October 14, with predictions of continued downpours in the coming days. The primary causes are a low-pressure area off the Tamil Nadu coast, the […]