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NIC e-Office System Failure Halts Railway File Operations Sub : Schemes Sec: Awareness in IT Why in News: Recently, the e-Office system used by the Indian Railways experienced a major failure, causing file movements and communications within the department to come to a standstill for four to five days. This raised concerns about […]
Haitian gang massacre leaves at least 70 dead: UN Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: At least 70 people were killed in a series of gang attacks by the Gran Grif gang in Haiti, according to the United Nations Human Rights Office. About Haiti: Located in the Caribbean, occupying the western part […]
UK-Mauritius treaty on Chagos Archipelago, Diego Garcia: What it means, why it matters for India Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: The UK announced that it would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This settlement resolves a long-standing sovereignty dispute over Britain’s last African overseas territory, while maintaining the Diego […]
How elephants are counted Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Context: The Environment Ministry has delayed the release of the “Status of Elephant in India 2022-23” report, citing incomplete census data from the Northeast. The report for other regions is ready but will not be released until June 2025. Decline in Elephant […]
Why we shouldn’t worry (too much) about an asteroid hitting Earth Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Context: 2024 ON, an asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower and shaped like a peanut, was deemed potentially hazardous but posed no actual threat to Earth. It measured 370 meters in diameter and traveled at […]
What is the National Agriculture Code, currently being formulated by Bureau of Indian Standards Sub : Schemes Sec: Agri National Agriculture Code (NAC): The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is working on developing a National Agriculture Code (NAC), similar to the existing National Building Code and National Electrical Code. Why is the NAC […]
WHO Approves First Mpox Diagnostic Test for Emergency Use: Expanding Global Access Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why In News The World Health Organization (WHO) recently approved the first Mpox diagnostic test under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL), which is crucial for expanding diagnostic capacity and tackling the spread of the virus in […]
India’s Per Capita Income to Rise by $2000 in 5 Years Sub : Eco Sec: National Income Finance Minister’s Statement: Finance Minister Sitharaman stated that the coming decades will see the steepest rise in living standards for Indians, marking a significant period for the country’s development. Per Capita Income Projection: India’s per capita […]
OPEC+ could cushion Iran oil shock but not a broader disruption Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings Context: Iran fired missiles at Israel in response to Israeli attacks, leading to threats of further retaliation by Israel. Security experts have said Israel could target Iran’s oil refining sites and the Kharg Island oil port, which […]
Macron hosts Francophone leaders in bid to boost clout Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings Context: French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to welcome leaders from many French-speaking countries for the Francophonie summit. About Francophonie summit: The summit aims to strengthen France’s influence among French-speaking nations, particularly in Africa. For the first time in […]