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Global Coordination in Climate Predictions Sub : Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News The downsizing of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Trump administration has raised concerns about the future of climate predictions. Climate Predictions and Projections: Climate Projections: These provide potential future climate scenarios based on agreed-upon global […]
Turning Urine into a Sustainable Plant Fuel Sub : Sci Sec: Msc Why in News A new electrochemical process, recently published in Nature Catalysis, has demonstrated an innovative method to extract urea from urine and convert it into per carbamide, a crystalline peroxide derivative. This breakthrough not only enhances wastewater treatment but also […]
Enhanced Remuneration for ASHA Workers Sub : Schemes Sec: Health Context Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda announced in Rajya Sabha on March 11, 2025, that ASHA workers will receive enhanced remuneration. About ASHA Workers: Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) are community health workers under the National Health Mission (NHM). They play a […]
Habitual Offender Laws in India Sub: Polity Sec: Legislation Context: Legislations on “habitual offenders” continue to operate in at least 14 States and Union Territories (UTs) in India, despite the Supreme Court urging States to reconsider their necessity. These laws have been criticized for being “constitutionally suspect” and for targeting members of denotified […]
Baloch Insurgency & Pakistan Train Hijacking Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Insurgents of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) stopped along-distance train in a rugged, mountainous area south of Quetta and took passengers hostage on Tuesday Overview of the Incident Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) insurgents hijacked a long-distance train between Pehu Korni […]
Why former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Sub: IR Sec: Int org Context: Rodrigo Duterte, former President of the Philippines, was arrested on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC had been investigating allegations of “crimes against humanity” related to his controversial “war on drugs.” The ICC, with […]
Income levels of salaried class have stagnated in recent years Sub : Eco Sec: Unemployment and Inflation Why in the News? According to Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) reports, while employment in India is rising, real wages for salaried workers have stagnated since 2019. Key Reasons Behind Wage Stagnation (2019-2024) Inflation Outpacing Wage […]
EBI may rejig short-selling norms Sub : Eco Sec: Capital Market Why in News? SEBI is set to release a consultation paper on revamping short-selling regulations in the stock market. The proposed changes aim to increase market efficiency by removing certain restrictions and penalties on short sales. Key Proposals Expansion of Short-Selling Eligibility […]
Gene-Edited Bananas and Their Role in Reducing Food Waste Sub: Sci Sec: Biotech Introduction Tropic, a UK-based biotech company, has developed genetically engineered bananas that remain fresh and yellow for 12 hours after being peeled. These bananas are also less likely to turn brown when bumped during harvesting and transportation. Why Do Bananas […]
Vanuatu’s Citizenship Programme and Rejection of Lalit Modi & Nirav Modi’s Applications Sub: Polity Sec: Citizenship Context: Vanuatu, a Pacific island nation, has a Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme, which allows foreign nationals to acquire citizenship through financial contributions. Recently, Vanuatu rejected the citizenship application of Lalit Modi and previously denied the same […]