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What do we know about ANIIDCO? Sub: Env Sec: Protected Areas About ANIIDCO: Founded: June 28, 1988 Base: Port Blair Type: Quasi-government entity Main goal: Commercial exploitation of natural resources for balanced, eco-friendly development Key activities: 1) Trading petroleum products, liquor, and milk, 2) Managing tourism resorts, 3) Developing tourism and fisheries infrastructure […]
Ethanol Push Turns India into a Net Corn Importer, Reshaping Global Market Sub: Eco Sec: Unemployment India Becomes a Net Corn Importer: India, traditionally an exporter of corn, has now turned into a net importer for the first time in decades due to a shift in ethanol production policies. Ethanol distilleries have begun […]
Latest ILO Study Links AI to Decline in Labour Income Sub: Eco Sec: Unemployment Global Decline in Labour Income: A recent study by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) reveals a stagnation in labour income worldwide, contributing to a rise in inequality. A significant factor behind this trend is the increasing use of Artificial […]
Centre gives nod to defence proposals worth ₹1.44 lakh cr. Sub: Sci Sec: Defence Context: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), the preliminary step of the long procurement process, for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to ₹1,44,716 crore. Of the total cost, 99% is from indigenous sources under Buy […]
New study suggests existence of a dockyard at Lothal, Gujarat, during Harappan Civilisation Sub: History Sec: Ancient India Context: Since the discovery of Harappan sites at Lothal, archaeologists have been divided on whether a dockyard existed at Lothal during the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) period. Study and findings: A new study by the […]
OpenAI’s Project Strawberry: The Future of AI’s Advanced Capabilities Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT& Computer Why in News OpenAI is poised to release its most powerful AI model, possibly integrated into ChatGPT-5, under the codename Project Strawberry. This model aims to enhance AI reasoning and introduce autonomous Internet research, marking a significant step […]
Exploring the Link Between Seismic Activity and Gold Nugget Formation in Quartz Veins Sub: Geo Sec: Physiography Why in News Recent research published in Nature Geoscience on September 2 has proposed a novel explanation for why gold nuggets are frequently found in orogenic quartz veins in mountainous regions. This study offers insights into […]
Impact of Corporate Tax Cuts on Wages and Investment Sub: Eco Sec: Fiscal Economy Introduction to Corporate Tax Cuts: Corporate tax cuts were implemented by major economies, including the U.S. and India, prior to the pandemic. The goal was to stimulate economic growth, increase investment, and boost employment and wages. Corporate Tax Cuts […]
China Initiates Anti-Dumping Probe on Canadian Canola Imports Sub: Eco Sec: External Sector Announcement of Anti-Dumping Investigation: China has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports. The investigation aims to determine whether Canada is selling canola in China at unfairly low prices, potentially harming Chinese domestic industries. The probe also extends to […]
Households Rebuild Financial Savings: Insights from address of RBI Deputy Governor Patra Sub: Eco Sec: Indian Economy Rising Financial Savings Among Households: Households have started to rebuild their financial savings, driven by rising incomes. Financial savings had dropped significantly from their levels in 2020-21 due to shifts towards physical assets like housing and […]