New Israeli laws bar UNRWA from operating on its soil Sub : IR Sec: Int org Context: Israel recently passed two significant laws that pose a threat to the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). These laws could hinder the agency’s ability […]
Delay in GE’s F-404 Engine Deliveries for LCA-Mk1A Sparks Penalty Clause Activation Sub :Sci Sec: Defence Why in News General Electric (GE) is expected to deliver F-404 jet engines for India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A by March or April 2025 after extended delays. The delay has resulted in India invoking a penalty […]
Understanding the Short-Lived Immunity of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines: Challenges and Future Directions Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News COVID-19 mRNA vaccines have been groundbreaking, yet concerns are growing regarding the rapid decline in their effectiveness. Recent studies are shedding light on why these vaccines may not produce the long-lasting immunity seen […]
WHO activates Global Health Emergency Corps for the first time over mpox outbreak Sub : IR Sec: Int org Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has, for the first time, activated the Global Health Emergency Corps (GHEC), in response to a significant mpox outbreak affecting multiple regions, particularly in Africa. This mobilization highlights […]
Centre releases standard veterinary treatment guidelines for livestock and poultry Sub :Sci Sec: Health Context: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India, launched the Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines (SVTGs) for livestock and poultry. Developed in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and supported by USAID, these guidelines […]
More than one in three tree species threatened with extinction, finds IUCN’s first Global Tree Assessment Sub: Env Sec: Biodiversity Global Tree Assessment: The first-ever Global Tree Assessment, launched by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) at COP16 of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Cali, Colombia, has revealed a critical […]
Daily Prelims Notes 30 October 2024 Table Of Contents More than one in three tree species threatened with extinction, finds IUCN’s first Global Tree Assessment Centre releases standard veterinary treatment guidelines for livestock and poultry WHO activates Global Health Emergency Corps for the first time over mpox outbreak Understanding the Short-Lived Immunity of […]
Cyclical slowdown Sub: Eco Sec: National Income Context: India’s economy has likely entered a cyclical growth slowdown and growth may slip below 6.7% in the face of emerging risks – Nomura economists Details: Cyclical and structural slowdowns are terms often used to describe the nature and causes of an economic slowdown. Here’s a […]
Tamil Nadu Declares Heatwave a State-Specific Disaster; Announces ₹4 Lakh Ex-Gratia for Heat-Related Fatalities Sub :Geo Sec: Indian Physical Why in News In a landmark decision, the Tamil Nadu government has declared heatwaves as a State-specific disaster. This announcement includes a compensation policy providing an ex-gratia payment of ₹4 lakh to families of […]
The Need for Regulatory Frameworks for Medicinal Foods in India Sub :Sci Sec: Health Why in News The growing health and wellness industry in India and globally has spotlighted the need for robust regulations around medicinal foods. Recently, a study conducted by researchers from The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU), […]