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Why is there an Upward Rally in Gold Prices? Sub : Eco Sec: External sector Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Uncertainty: Gold prices surged to an all-time high, due to heightened geopolitical tensions and global economic instability. In India, gold mirrored this trend, marking a 40% increase from last year’s price. Inverse Relationship with […]
National Ayurveda Day Sub : History Sec: Ancient India National Ayurveda Day is celebrated annually in India to promote the traditional Indian system of medicine known as Ayurveda. This day typically falls on Dhanvantari Jayanti, which is observed two days before Diwali. Dhanvantari, considered the god of medicine in Hindu mythology, is worshiped […]
NPPA seeks cut in prices of anti-cancer medications Sub :Sci Sec: Health Context: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has instructed manufacturers to lower the maximum retail prices of three significant anti-cancer drugs: Trastuzumab, Osimertinib, and Durvalumab. This action aligns with the government’s goal of ensuring that essential medicines are available at affordable […]
Shah unveils mobile app for birth and death registration Sub: Schemes Sec: Health Context: Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application aimed at enhancing governance through technology. This initiative is expected to streamline the registration of births and deaths across the country. The app was developed by […]
New Israeli laws bar UNRWA from operating on its soil Sub : IR Sec: Int org Context: Israel recently passed two significant laws that pose a threat to the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). These laws could hinder the agency’s ability […]
Delay in GE’s F-404 Engine Deliveries for LCA-Mk1A Sparks Penalty Clause Activation Sub :Sci Sec: Defence Why in News General Electric (GE) is expected to deliver F-404 jet engines for India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A by March or April 2025 after extended delays. The delay has resulted in India invoking a penalty […]
Understanding the Short-Lived Immunity of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines: Challenges and Future Directions Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News COVID-19 mRNA vaccines have been groundbreaking, yet concerns are growing regarding the rapid decline in their effectiveness. Recent studies are shedding light on why these vaccines may not produce the long-lasting immunity seen […]
WHO activates Global Health Emergency Corps for the first time over mpox outbreak Sub : IR Sec: Int org Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has, for the first time, activated the Global Health Emergency Corps (GHEC), in response to a significant mpox outbreak affecting multiple regions, particularly in Africa. This mobilization highlights […]
Centre releases standard veterinary treatment guidelines for livestock and poultry Sub :Sci Sec: Health Context: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India, launched the Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines (SVTGs) for livestock and poultry. Developed in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and supported by USAID, these guidelines […]
More than one in three tree species threatened with extinction, finds IUCN’s first Global Tree Assessment Sub: Env Sec: Biodiversity Global Tree Assessment: The first-ever Global Tree Assessment, launched by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) at COP16 of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Cali, Colombia, has revealed a critical […]