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IMF Chief urges G20 countries to restore primacy of quota resource Subject :Economy Section: External Sector Context : IMF chief has stressed the need for prioritising quota revision, to enhance lending capacity. Key Points: IMF has nearly $1 trillion in lending capacity based on the quota resources—which are critical to ensure the predictability […]
India seeks permanent resolution of row over public stockholding Subject :Economy Section: External Sector Context: India will stick to its demand of prioritising a permanent solution for the issue of public stockholding (PSH) or buffer stocks of foodgrains at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Key Points: India is set to continue with its […]
Will benefits from genetic resources ever reach communities? Subject: Environment Section: International Convention Context: Over the last two years, there have been extensive discussions around the concept of access and benefit sharing linked to genetic resources. Details: It has been at the core of discussions under: The Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) Global […]
India recorded all-time high of 93% DPT3 immunisation coverage in 2022: WHO Subject : Science and Technology Section: Health Context: The coverage rate for DPT3, the third dose of diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus vaccines, in India rose to an all-time of 93% in 2022, surpassing the previous pre-pandemic best of 91% recorded in […]
Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala Subject : Geography Section: Places in news Context: In Kerala, a new semi-high speed railway, expected to cruise at an average speed of 125 kmph has been proposed. Details: Set to travel the 420-km Thiruvananthapuram-Kannur north-south corridor, the trains are slated to cover the distance in […]
Genetic resources commission gathers in Rome to deliberate on biodiversity, nutrition & human health Subject : Environment Section: International convention Context: Delegates from across the world have gathered at the 19th session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA) in Rome, Italy. Details: The meeting is taking place at […]
Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research Subject : Science and technology Section: Health Concept : Less than two weeks after an Alzheimer’s drug developed by Biogen and Eisai won full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Eli Lilly’s monoclonal antibody donanemab has been shown to significantly slow the progression of the disease […]
U.K.’s illegal migration Bill on its way to becoming law Subject : International Relations Section: Msc Concept : In a victory for the Rishi Sunak government, the U.K. House of Lords passed the Illegal Migration Bill. The bill will become law after it obtains royal assent. The law will make it the Home […]
A fascinating fusion of rock art in A.P.’s Rudragiri Subject : History Section: Art and Culture Concept : Recently, a painting from Kakatiya-era drawn in a natural rock shelter on the Rudragiri hillock depicts several evidences from the Ramayana. The site unveils a combination of prehistoric rock paintings from the Mesolithic period and […]
EC to issue e-vouchers for canvassing on Akashvani, DD Subject : Polity Section: Elections Concept : The Election Commission has made the process of allotting airtime to political parties for campaigning on Akashvani and Doordarshan entirely online. Instead of collecting physical vouchers for the airtime, as is the norm now, the parties will […]