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India’s Push for WHO Certification in Eliminating Kala-azar Sub :Sci SEC: Health Why in News India is on the verge of achieving a significant milestone by seeking certification from the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating Kala-azar as a public health problem. The country has maintained the required criteria for elimination—less than one […]
Flooding hits Sahara Desert after extremely rare rainfall Sub :Geo SEC: Climatology Context: Rare rainfall recently hit some of the driest regions on Earth, including parts of the Sahara Desert, leaving behind an unexpected abundance of water in arid areas. Key Details: In south eastern Morocco, the desert, which rarely experiences rain in […]
Declaration on water security, Global Family Farming Forum take centre stage at WFF Sub :Env SEC: Int Conventions Context: FAO’s World Food Forum (WFF) held in Rome from October 14-18. The theme of the WFF: “Good food for all, for today and tomorrow.” On the sidelines of this, High-level Rome Water Dialogue, also […]
Company uses mining dust to enhance carbon capture Sub: Env SEC: Climate Change Context: Alt Carbon, a Darjeeling-based company, is pioneering a surprising climate-friendly solution using dust from mining and has already secured $500,000 in investments from carbon-credit companies. The company’s approach is based on the geo-chemical process called rock weathering, which accelerates […]
Daily Prelims Notes 20 October 2024 Table Of Contents Company uses mining dust to enhance carbon capture Declaration on water security, Global Family Farming Forum take centre stage at WFF Flooding hits Sahara Desert after extremely rare rainfall India’s Push for WHO Certification in Eliminating Kala-azar Phytoplankton Balloon to Six Times Their Size […]
Daily Prelims Notes 19 October 2024 Table Of Contents Global parliamentarians rally behind WHO pandemic agreement in Berlin PM to launch National Learning Week today Child betrothals are a ploy to escape punishment: SC Oceans on the Brink: Challenges in Meeting the 30% Protection Target by 2030 Business Confidence Index (BCI) Dips in […]
Russia’s Nuclear Arsenal: A Strategic Show of Force Amid Ukraine Conflict Sub : IR Sec: Int conventions Why in News In 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin repeatedly emphasized Russia’s nuclear capabilities in an attempt to deter Western support for Ukraine. This comes amidst rising tensions between Russia and NATO, as Moscow warns against […]
Business Confidence Index (BCI) Dips in Q2 of 2024-25: Key Insights from NCAER-NSE Survey Sub : Eco Sec: Msc Why in News The Business Confidence Index (BCI), which gauges the growth prospects and sentiment of industries, saw a significant dip in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024-25. This comes after two quarters of […]
Oceans on the Brink: Challenges in Meeting the 30% Protection Target by 2030 Sub :Env Sec: Climate change Why in News At the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in 2022, world leaders pledged to protect 30% of the Earth’s oceans by 2030. However, the latest reports reveal that despite oceans covering over 70% […]
Child betrothals are a ploy to escape punishment: SC Sub : Polity Sec: Constitution Context: The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that child betrothals, often used as a tactic to evade punishment under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), are a violation of basic rights, including freedom of choice, personal autonomy, […]