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Sela Tunnel Subject: Geography Section: Map Context: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi virtually dedicated to the nation the Sela Tunnel project during the Viksit Bharat Viksit North East programme in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh on March 09, 2024 Details: The tunnel has been constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at an altitude of 13,000 feet […]
Nutritional crisis: India has most ‘zero-food’ children at 6.7 million; third highest prevalance among 92 LMICs Subject: Schemes Section: Health Context: A recent study highlights the alarming prevalence of children aged 6-23 months in 92 low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) who did not consume any food over 24 hours. Definition of ‘Zero-food’ Children: […]
Countries hope to bring BBNJ or High Seas treaty into force by 2025; only 2 have ratified it so far Subject: Environment Section: Int conventions Context: The Blue Leaders High-Level Event on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction was held in Belgium on March 7, 2024, aiming to encourage nations to ratify a new treaty […]
Why India urgently needs a legal framework for genomics Subject: Science and tech Section: Biotech Advances in Genomics: The past two decades have witnessed remarkable progress in genomics, highlighted by the ability to sequence, analyze, and interpret genomes on an unprecedented scale. The dropping costs of sequencing forecast a surge in clinical genome […]
EC quits, Commission down to one; PM panel to meet next week to fill vacancies Subject: Polity Section: National Body Context: Barely days before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were expected to be announced, Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigned. More on news: Goel’s resignation as Election Commissioner is only the third instance in […]
Cabinet approves Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme 2024 Subject: Schemes Section: Economy Context: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the proposal of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade for Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024 (UNNATI – 2024) for a […]
Center issues directive to prevent tailgating at airport e-gates Subject: Schemes Section: Economy Context: The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has asked airports and airlines to use better technology and assign more manpower resources to prevent passengers from tailgating through automatic gates at various check-points. What is tailgating (piggybacking)? Tailgating, sometimes referred […]
Tri-service exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’ to demonstrate prowess of indigenously manufactured equipment Subject: Science and tech Section: Defence Context: The integrated tri-service exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’ at Pokhran field firing ranges in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district on March 12 will showcase the shock and awe, maneuver and fighting capabilities of the armed forces. More on news: […]
Bengaluru water crisis: Is the southern metropolis heading towards Day Zero? Subject: Geography Section: Oceanography Context: Bengaluru, India’s third-most populous city, faces its most severe potable water crisis in its nearly 500-year history. Over 30 localities are receiving water on a rotational basis every other day, risking reaching a ‘Day Zero’ scenario akin […]
Children fall to hunger in Gaza as Israeli siege cuts off supplies- “khubaiza.” Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: After months of warnings over the risk of famine in Gaza under Israel’s bombardment, offensives and siege, children are starting to die Khubaiza: weed that crops up in empty lots.