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‘Deletion’ of Darwin theory from textbooks: Union education minister says nothing of this sort has happened Subject :Science and Technology Section: Basic science Context: A controversy is going on these days that Darwin’s theory of evolution has been removed from science books by the NCERT and the periodic table has been left out. […]
Why the draft livestock and livestock products Bill was withdrawn Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: The Bill is meant to replace the Live-stock Importation Act, 1898, and the Live-stock (Amendment) Act, 2001. It frames guidelines for the import and export of live animals, which has raised concerns among animal lovers. Details: […]
Lightning activity in the European Eastern Alps doubled in 40 years. What does this indicate? Subject :Geography Section: Physical geography ( Climatology) Context: Lightning activity in the higher European Eastern Alps doubled in the 2010s compared to the 1980s, according to a new study. Details of the study: Warming in the European Eastern […]
Emergency Subject :Polity Section: Constitution This can be declared due to war / external aggression [external emergency] or armed rebellion [internal emergency]. A proclamation can be issued by the president for different grounds. It can be issued when an already existing proclamation is in force too. It can apply to entire country or […]
Rupee volatility declines to multi-decade low Subject : Economy Section: External Sector Key Points: The volatility of the rupee has touched multi-decade lows in June. (volatility is a measure of the variation in the value of any variable/parameter, here it is the forex rate) The stability of the Rupee within the 81-83 band […]
RBI seeks easier write-off norms after ED notice to exporters Subject : Economy Section: Monetary policy In News: Exporters receiving Enforcement Directorate (ED) notices for alleged violation of foreign exchange norms in reference to their unpaid receivables. Key Points: RBI has recommended that the central government relax write-off norms related to unpaid receivables […]
Cough syrup linked deaths: need for revised production norms Subject : Schemes Key points: Pharma industry is demanding that global level production norms may urgently be brought into practice. The specific demand is for Schedule M norms to be aligned with: PIC/S (Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention and Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme) Pharma MSME’s, will […]
At SPIEF, Putin seeks alternative partnerships Subject : International Relations Section: Groupings Concept : The 26th edition of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) was recently held. St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) The Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) has been held since 1997, and it has been held under the ambit […]
Generalized System of Preferences (GSPs) Subject : International relations Section : International organisation Context: India seeks restoration of GSP status withdrawn under Trump administration. India was the largest beneficiary of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) status in 2017, with $5.7 billion worth of imports into the US given duty-free status. About 2,000 […]
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NABFID) Subject: Economy Section: National Income Context: NaBFID plans to raise up to Rs 52,000 crore in funding during FY24. Concept : NBFID will be set up as a corporate body with authorised share capital of one lakh crore rupees. Objectives: To directly or indirectly lend, invest, […]