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The significance of the first global ‘legally binding’ pact on use of AI Sub : IR Sec: Int conventions Context: US, UK and European Union are about to sign the Council of Europe’s convention on artificial intelligence (AI), the first legally binding international treaty on the use of artificial intelligence. About the treaty: […]
‘Brazen’ claims by drug maker trigger curiosity about an old eye condition Sub : Sci Sec: Health Context: A pharmaceutical company has claimed that it its eye drops offers treatment for Presbyopia and can reduce dependency on reading glasses. There has been a controversy regarding approval and claims regarding the eye drops. What […]
Understanding Vertical Fiscal Imbalance and its Implications on Indian Federalism Sub: Polity Sec: federalism Why this is in News The 16th Finance Commission is expected to play a pivotal role in addressing the Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI) in India’s federal structure. With increasing financial pressures on state governments, discussions on fiscal relations between […]
Kerala wins top performer award in key categories of business-centric reforms Sub: Polity Sec: Msc Context: Union Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal presented the Business Reforms Action Plan ’22 (BRAP 22) award of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to P Rajeev, Minister for Industries, Law and Coir, Government […]
WHO releases global guidance to tackle antibiotic pollution from manufacturing processes Sub :Sci Sec: Health Context: WHO released its first global guidance on managing antibiotic pollution from manufacturing on September 3, 2024, titled Guidance on wastewater and solid waste management for manufacturing of antibiotics. Details: The document provides a scientific framework for regulators, […]
Household Spending on Food Falls Below 50% for the First Time Since 1947: Report Sub : Eco Sec: National Income Context: As per a working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has revealed the average household spending on food across the country in both rural and urban areas […]
Law Commission: its role, members, & recommendations Sub : Polity Sec: National Bodies Context: The 23rd Law Commission was notified on September 2. The Law Commission The Law Commission is a non-statutory commission formed by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice through a gazette notification to help the government review functioning of […]
Why Mongolia refused to arrest Vladimir Putin Sub: IR SEC: Int org Context: Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar and he was not arrested by the Mongolian government despite the obligation under ICC. Arrest warrant by ICC: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant for Vladimir Putin’s arrest in […]
Genome Mapping of Chandipura Virus: Key Findings and Implications Sub : Sci Sec : Biotech Why this is in News? The Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) in Gandhinagar has successfully published the fully mapped genome of the Chandipura vesiculovirus (CHPV). This virus was responsible for causing approximately one-third of the encephalitis (brain swelling) […]
Satellite-Based Highway Toll Collection: A Step Towards Faster and Smoother Traffic Flow Sub : Sci Sec : Awareness in IT Why in News The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has introduced a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based software to monitor real-time traffic conditions at highway toll plazas. The new system aims to […]