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India will not be bound by curbs on energy use: Environment Secretary Subject : Environment Section: Int Conventions Context: At COP28, India was conspicuously absent from a list of 118 countries signed on to a pledge to triple installed renewable energy capacity by 2030. India has also reiterated its right to use coal […]
A.P. Braces for heavy rainfall as Michaung intensifies Subject: Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: Cyclone Michaung is expected to cause heavy rains accompanied by winds clocking 90-100 kilometres per hour (kmph) at Andhra and Chennai coasts. Cyclone Michaung: Cyclonic Storm “MICHAUNG” (pronounced as MIGJAUM) hs formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal. It […]
Why is Facebook parent Meta suing the US Federal Trade Commission? Subject :Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: In a surprising turn of events, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in late November. This unconventional move by Meta accuses the regulator […]
The transformative benefits of population level genome sequencing Subject :Science and Tech Section: Biotechnology Context: The UK has recently achieved a significant milestone by completing the sequencing of half a million whole genomes, constituting nearly 0.7% of its population, as part of the ‘deCODE’ Initiative. This initiative follows the global trend of large-scale […]
Countries committed in making their own food system: COP28 Subject :Environment Section: Int Conventions Context: World leaders have convened at the 28th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP28) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 30 to December 12. More in News: Notably, this […]
How EC decides poll schedule and why it changed Mizoram’s counting date Subject :Polity Section: Elections Context: How EC decides poll schedule and why it changed Mizoram’s counting date What does the Election Commission take into account while deciding the schedule for elections: The election schedule, issued by the Election Commission of India […]
Sharp decline in FDI into India from Cayman Islands, Cyprus during April-Sep Subject :Economy Section: External sector Context: Sharp decline in FDI into India from Cayman Islands, Cyprus during April-Sep More about the news: Foreign direct investment (FDI) into India from the Cayman Islands and Cyprus witnessed a significant contraction during April-September of […]
Six exoplanets found orbiting a nearby bright star Subject: Science and Tech Section: Space technology Context: Six exoplanets orbiting around a nearby bright star (HD 110067) in the Coma Berenices constellation has been discovered. About HD110067 HD 110067 is a star with 6 known sub-Neptune exoplanets. The star is located in the constellation Coma Berenices, which is near Virgo in the northern sky. It is about […]
BCG revaccination study in adults to begin in 23 States Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health Context: Twenty three States have consented to participate in the BCG revaccination study in adults that will be undertaken in a “programme implementation study mode” to evaluate the effectiveness of the vaccine in reducing TB disease incidence. […]
India will be largest cotton producer Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context: Indian textile industry working towards achieving $250 billion by 2030, including $100 billion in exports, says Textiles and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. India also inaugurates global cotton producing nations’ meet; also introduces ‘Kasturi Cotton Bharat’, a ‘blockchain traceable’ textile brand . Key Facts: Cotton is one of the most important commercial crops cultivated in India and accounts for around 25% of the total global cotton production. India has […]