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Will go to ‘any extent possible’ to eradicate manual scavenging: SC Sub : Schemes Sec: Marginalised section Context: The Supreme Court of India has expressed its strong commitment to eradicating manual scavenging and hazardous manual cleaning of sewers and septic tanks, calling these practices a violation of human dignity. The court expressed strong […]
War and Disruption Should Be Avoided, Global Priority to Restore Normalcy: FM Sitharaman Sub : Eco Sec: External sector Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the global need to prioritize peace and normalcy to counter economic disruptions, supply chain breakdowns, and inflation. Speaking at the Global Economic Policy Forum 2024 organized by CII, […]
Climate Impact of Space Exploration Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News The growing reliance on space technology for critical functions like climate monitoring has brought attention to the environmental impact of space activities. Concerns include emissions from rocket launches, depletion of the ozone layer, and orbital debris accumulation, which threaten […]
Webb Confirms the Cosmos is Expanding Faster Than Expected Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has confirmed findings by the Hubble Space Telescope that the universe is expanding at an unexpectedly rapid rate, termed the Hubble Tension. This raises questions about current cosmological models, […]
Gene Therapy Breakthrough: A One-Time Solution for Haemophilia A Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News Indian scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough in developing a novel gene therapy for treating severe Haemophilia A. This therapy, reported in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), demonstrates promising results as a […]
250 protected monuments registered as Waqf properties, finds ASI survey SUB : HISTORY Sec : Art and culture Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has identified in an internal survey that 250 of its protected monuments are currently listed as Waqf properties. The ASI’s official records, titled “Waqf properties in India under […]
UN Talks in Riyadh: Addressing Global Land Degradation and Aridity Sub :Env Sec: Int conventions Why in News The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) summit held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has highlighted the alarming trend of global land degradation due to climate change, deforestation, and water scarcity. A recent UN report […]
Scientists find how soil, a sink for GHGs, also contributes to climate change Sub : Env Sec : Climate change Context: A new groundbreaking study has revealed the critical role soil plays in contributing to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, accounting for about 15% of global climate warming. The findings highlight the dual […]
Son’s illness prompts Haiti gang leader to go on a killing spree of 184 people Sub :IR Sec: Places in news Context: Close to 200 people were killed in brutal weekend violence in Haiti’s capital and largest city is Port-au-Prince. Massacre Location: Cite Soleil, a western coastal neighborhood of Haiti’s capital. Perpetrator: A […]
On reforms in merchant shipping Sub : Polity Sec: Legislation in news Why in the news? The Government plans to introduce two significant bills: Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024 These bills aim to replace outdated laws (Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, and Coasting Vessels Act, 1838) and modernize the shipping sector. […]