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Govt issues guidelines to prohibit greenwashing, misleading green claims Sub: Env Sec: Msc Context: The government introduced new guidelines to regulate greenwashing and misleading environmental claims by companies. These guidelines aim to protect consumers and enhance transparency in eco-friendly marketing. Greenwashing: Refers to companies making unsubstantiated claims about a product or service having […]
Unravelling Tuberculosis: How Mycobacterium tuberculosis Evades the Immune System Sub :Sci Sec :Health Why in News Researchers from CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad have made significant strides in understanding how Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis (TB), evades the immune response. A recent study published in the journal […]
The Haber-Bosch Process: A Revolution in Agriculture with Environmental Concerns Sub :Sci Sec :Chemistry Why in News The Haber-Bosch process, responsible for the mass production of ammonia used in fertilizers, has drastically impacted global food production. However, its environmental consequences and long-term sustainability have raised concerns among scientists and environmentalists. The Chemistry Behind […]
On Samsung workers’ right to unionise Sub : Polity Sec: Constitution Context: The protests by Samsung India workers in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, centre around their fundamental right to form a registered trade union for collective bargaining to improve their employment conditions. State Government’s Response: In response to the protests that began on September […]
China holds military drills near Taiwan: all about the shared history, current tensions Sub :IR Sec: Places in news Context: On October 14, 2023, China initiated military exercises near Taiwan, termed ‘Operation Joint Sword 24B’, shortly after Taiwan’s 113th National Day. The military exercises are a continuation of longstanding tensions. Background: Since the […]
India and Russia Collaborate on Northern Sea Route and Polar Navigation Sub :IR Sec :Places in news Why in News India and Russia are deepening their cooperation on the Northern Sea Route (NSR) through joint projects in Arctic shipbuilding, training Indian sailors for polar navigation, and cargo transit. The discussions come at a […]
Most ICCs in entertainment industry not legal: women’s commission to HC Sub :Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: The Kerala Women’s Commission informed the High Court that many Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) formed within the entertainment industry are not legally constituted as per Section 4 of the POSH Act. The matter came up […]
Why SpaceX ‘catching’ Starship booster with robotic arms is significant Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Context: A pair of giant robotic arms caught the more than 70-metre-long first-stage booster of SpaceX’s Starship, bringing SpaceX a step closer to its goal of building a fully and rapidly reusable rocket system. About the Mission: Launch: […]
India will soon get a clear picture of its Ganges and Indus river dolphins: Centre Sub :Env Sec: Species in news Context: India is set to get a clearer understanding of its freshwater dolphins—the Ganges and Indus dolphins—through an 8,000-kilometre aquatic survey. The survey is the world’s first comprehensive assessment of dolphin populations […]
Nile nations agree on water-sharing without Egypt’s nod Sub :IR Sec: Places in news Nile Basin Initiative (NBI): The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI), a regional partnership of 10 countries, announced that a cooperative framework for the equitable use of Nile River resources has come into effect. The legal status of the “cooperative framework” […]