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Just 150 left, glimmer of hope for great Indian bustard after first-ever artificial insemination birth in Jaisalmer Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Context: A Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chick was born on October 16 at the Sudasari Great Indian Bustard Breeding Centre in Rajasthan, marking the first successful use of artificial […]
The right to die with dignity — SC rulings and what the law says in India Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Context: Last month, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released draft Guidelines for the Withdrawal of Life Support in Terminally ill patients to operationalise the Supreme Court’s 2018 and […]
Govt. doubles loan limit under Mudra Yojana to ₹20 lakh Sub : Schemes Sec: Eco Context: The government has doubled the loan limit under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh. This initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to foster a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, facilitating growth […]
Weather forecasts at panchayat level: what will be known, and how it will help Sub : Schemes Sec: Agriculture Context: On October 24, a new scheme named the Gram Panchayat-Level Weat her Forecasting initiative was launched by the Central Government. The Panchayati Raj Ministry is organizing workshops to train over 200 participants, including […]
India’s Coking Coal Imports Surge to Six-Year High Driven by Russian Supplies and Increased Steel Production Sub : Geo Sec: Eco geo Why in News India’s coking coal imports have reached a six-year high due to a significant increase in Russian shipments and growing domestic steel production. The shift highlights India’s diversification in […]
Budget Crisis Threatens Future of UN Climate Negotiations and Climate Action Initiatives Sub : Env Sec: Int conventions Why in News The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is facing a significant budget crisis, with a shortfall of at least €57 million. This deficit raises concerns about the UNFCCC’s capacity to […]
Revival of the National Mission for Manuscripts: A New Initiative to Preserve India’s Ancient Texts Sub: History Sec: Schemes Why in News The Union Ministry of Culture recently announced plans to relaunch and revitalize the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) to enhance the preservation of India’s ancient manuscripts. A proposal to establish an […]
BRICS Unveils Symbolic Banknote and Pushes for Local Currency Trade Amid Dollar Debate Sub : IR Sec: Int grouping Symbolic BRICS Banknote Unveiled: At the recent BRICS summit held in Kazan, Russia, a symbolic banknote featuring the flags of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa was unveiled. The banknote signifies the collective […]
ISRO-DBT Agreement to Conduct Biotechnology Experiments in Space Station Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Agreement between ISRO and DBT: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have signed an agreement to collaborate on designing and conducting biotechnology experiments. These experiments will be integrated into the upcoming Bharatiya […]
U.S. National Security Memorandum on Artificial Intelligence: Framework for Safeguards and Strategic Edge Sub : Sci Sec: Awareness in AI Why in News The United States has unveiled a National Security Memorandum (NSM) addressing national security risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative follows President Joe Biden’s executive order on AI regulation, […]