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Ukraine votes to join ICC as it seeks to bring Russia to justice Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Ukraine’s parliament has voted to join the International Criminal Court (ICC). Parliament voted to ratify the Rome Statute, which paves the way for full membership of the ICC. Why this move? Ukraine hopes that […]
Rising Tensions in the South China Sea Threaten Global Trade Sub: IR Sec: Places in news China’s escalating military standoffs in the South China Sea pose a significant risk to the seamless flow of global trade. This strategically located region, nestled between key nations like China, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Vietnam, is not […]
Rapid E-Commerce Growth: Impact on Retail Stores and Jobs Sub: Eco Sec: National Income and Economy Commerce and Industry Minister has raised significant concerns regarding the rapid growth of e-commerce in India, particularly focusing on the potential negative impact on millions of small retail stores and jobs. Concerns Over Predatory Pricing: Minister flagged […]
Supreme Court to examine need for a permanent environmental regulator Sub: Env Sec: Env legislation Context: The Supreme Court decided to assess the necessity of establishing a ‘permanent environmental regulator’ akin to those in the telecom and electricity sectors. Details: Justice K.V. Viswanathan noted the existence of regulators in telecom (TRAI) and electricity […]
Who are the Dhangars of Maharashtra and why are they asking for ‘grazing corridors’ in forests? Sub : Geo Sec: Human geo Context: A large group of Dhangars recently marched to the office of the subdivisional officer in Khamgaon of Maharashtra’s Buldhana district, demanding a “grazing corridor” for their sheep and goats. About […]
What is a waterspout, which may have sunk the luxury yacht off Sicily? Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Context: A yacht sank off the coast of Sicily, Italy after being hit by a Waterspout. Waterspout: A waterspout is a large column of air and mist rotating over a water body. It typically lasts for […]
Can blood tests for cancer save more lives? Sub : Sci Sec: Health Context: A multi-cancer early detection test can identify circulating tumour DNA or circulating tumour cells at an early stage, allowing for more effective treatment. Cancer in India: Cancer is responsible for 18% of deaths from noncommunicable diseases, making it the […]
What must NASA decide to bring Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore home? Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector The situation of American astronauts Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore and Sunita ‘Suni’ Williams being stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft highlights significant challenges in space exploration and the […]
Vaccine-Derived Polio in Meghalaya Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: A recent case of polio in a two-year-old child from Tikrikilla, Meghalaya has garnered significant attention. Announced on August 20, 2024, by a senior official from the Union Health Ministry, this case is notable as it represents a vaccine-derived form of polio rather than […]
JUICE mission Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector The JUICE mission’s primary aim is to explore Jupiter and its major moons, which are thought to have subsurface oceans beneath their icy crusts. These moons—Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa—are of immense interest because they could harbor conditions suitable for life. By studying these celestial bodies, JUICE […]