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WHO releases first-of-its-kind patient safety rights charter ahead of Patient Safety Day Subject: IR Section: International relations Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) released the first-ever patient safety rights charter outlining the core rights of all patients in the context of safety of health care on September 14, 2023. About the charter: The […]
Human-led climate impact rapidly cooling upper atmosphere even as lower atmosphere warms Subject: Geography Section: Physical geo Context: The Earth’s upper atmosphere, called stratosphere, has been dramatically cooling in response to human-induced climate change since 1986, according to a recent study. This is in complete contrast to the effects on the lowermost part […]
How can I lower my cholesterol? Do supplements work? How about psyllium or probiotics? Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Why are we so worried about cholesterol? There are two main types of cholesterol, both affecting your risk of heart disease and stroke. Both types are carried in the bloodstream inside molecules called […]
EU Parliament votes in favor of Critical Raw Materials Act Subject: IR Section: International relations Context: The Critical Raw Materials Act was voted on in the European Parliament during the September 11-14, 2023, plenary session in Strasbourg, France. It was approved with a large majority of 515 Members of the European Parliament (MEP) […]
India working on connecting South East Asia power grids under OSOWOG Subject: IR Section: International relations In News: India is working on connecting South East Asian power grids to Europe via Middle East Power under OSOWOG. Key Points: As part of One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG), India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE […]
Wrong to assess economic activity on GDP alone: FinMin Subject: Economy Section: National Income In News: Finance ministry defends economic performance of India with quarterly growth at 7.8%, emphasizing some limitations of GDP calculation. Key Points: Finance Ministry defends GDP performance after questions were raised on credibility of the quarterly growth of 7.8%. […]
Govt. notifies 31 Benches of GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) Subject: Economy Section: Fiscal Policy In News: Govt. notifies 31 Benches of GST Appellate Tribunal Key Points: The Finance Ministry notifies the constitution of 31 Appellate Tribunals across 28 States and eight Union Territories for the Goods and Services Tax (GST). This will help […]
PMMSY: bridging gaps in the fisheries sector Subject: Schemes Section: Agriculture Context: A significant sum of ₹20,050 crore was allocated for the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in 2020, committing the biggest-ever investment in the history of Indian fisheries. PMMSY- significant milestones in three years: It identified key strategic priority areas: marine […]
Land the size of Central Asia lost since 2015 due to degradation Subject: Environment Section: International Convention Context: Healthy and productive land the size of Central Asia has been degraded since 2015, affecting food and water security globally and directly impacting the lives of 1.3 billion people, according to latest estimates released by […]
Will the Centre’s first-of-its-kind Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules 2023 be a winner or a greenwash? Subject: Schemes Section: Environment Green Credit Programme Rules 2023: Proposed by: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change in the 2023-24 budget. It is a first-of-a-kind instrument that seeks to incentivise individuals, industries and local […]