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Jute production to be 20% lower this year on floods Sub: Geo Sec: Eco geo Context: Jute production is expected to decrease by 20% this financial year. Reason: Natural calamities, including floods, affected cultivation in West Bengal and Assam. About Jute crop and Jute production trends in India: Jute production India is one […]
India’s Position on WTO Fisheries Subsidies Sub: Eco Sec: External Sector India’s stance on the WTO fisheries subsidies negotiations, aimed at regulating subsidies that contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, has garnered support from many developing countries and Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Disciplines on Large-scale Industrial Fishing: India advocates for stricter regulations on large-scale […]
Controversy over Mumbai’s Salt Pans: Ecological Impact and Development Concerns Sub: Env Sec: Protected Areas Why in News Recently, the Central Government approved the transfer of 256 acres of salt pan land in Mumbai to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL), a joint venture between the Adani Realty Group and the Maharashtra […]
Afghanistan Set to Begin Work on $10 Billion TAPI Pipeline Sub: IR Sec: Int org Why in News Afghanistan has announced the commencement of work on the significant $10 billion TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) natural gas pipeline project. This project is considered the most critical development initiative undertaken by the Taliban since they took control […]
African Group Seeks Permanent Solution for Public Stock Holding (PSH) Issue at WTO Sub: IR Sec: Int org Why in News: The African Group, along with India and other developing countries, is pushing for a permanent solution to the Public Stock Holding (PSH) issue at the World Trade Organization (WTO). They seek a […]
Organ-on-Chip Technology: A Game Changer for BioE3 and Personalized Medicine Sub: Sci Sec: Biotech Why is in News On August 24, 2024, the Government of India introduced the ‘BioE3’ policy aimed at revolutionizing the biotechnology sector by setting up biomanufacturing facilities, bio-AI hubs, and bio-foundries. This policy, with a particular focus on precision […]
Cabinet Approves ₹10900 Crore Scheme for E-Mobility Push Sub: Schemes Sec: Economy Scheme Overview: The Union Cabinet has approved the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-Drive) scheme, with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore. The scheme is aimed at the procurement of e-buses and the setting up of over […]
Indian megacities lag in air pollution control despite lion’s share of financial support Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Context: The Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024 (Clean Air Study), recently published by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has highlighted the disappointing performance of India’s megacities, where millions of people reside. About Swachh […]
40% Amazon rainforest unprotected: why is this significant for climate change? Sub: Env Sec: Climate change Context: The Amazon rainforest is crucial in the battle against global warming. Details: Nearly 40% of the most critical areas for climate change mitigation in the Amazon lack special government protection. These areas are not designated as […]
What the Internet Archive case in the U.S. means for digital book-lending Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT, COMPUTER Context: In the Hachette Book Group, Inc. v. Internet Archive case, publishers had alleged that Internet Archive violated their copyrights and illegally made their books available to the public. The court had ruled in favour […]