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Health Ministry asks States to ensure permanent organ transplant coordinators Sub : Schemes Sec : Sci Context: The Union Health Ministry has issued a warning to states and institutions operating without regular transplant coordinators. It has stated that requests for support in this area will not be entertained beyond the financial year 2024-25 […]
UAE to review India’s concerns over silver import surge: Centre Sub : Eco Sec : External Sector Context: India raised concerns regarding a significant increase in imports of silver products, platinum alloy, and dry dates from the UAE during a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Economy of the UAE. The United […]
West Asia ‘conflagration’ to top agenda at first European Union-Gulf summit Sub : IR Sec : Places in news Context: The European Union (EU) and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders are set to convene in Brussels, focusing primarily on avoiding a broader conflict in West Asia. This summit will involve heads of state […]
Global Public Debt Expected to Reach $100 Trillion: IMF Report Sub : Eco Sec : External sector Record High Debt Levels: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecasted that global public debt will reach an unprecedented $100 trillion in 2024. This debt level is expected to be 93% of global GDP this year, […]
Nobel Prize Winners on Wealth Inequality: Inclusive vs. Extractive Institutions and Colonial Legacies Sub : Eco Sec : National Income The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson for their ground-breaking research on how institutions influence the prosperity of nations. Their work provides deep […]
India Faces Container Shortage Hindering Trade Growth: Key Factors and Government Initiatives Sub: Eco Sec: External Sector Overview of Container Shortage: India’s Rapid Trade Growth relies heavily on containerized transport. A significant logistical bottleneck exists due to the insufficient production of containers in India. Importance of Containers in Trade: Seamless Transportation: Containers can […]
Tamil Nadu rains due to depression, onset of Northeast and withdrawal of Southwest monsoon Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Context: Tamil Nadu, particularly Chennai, has been experiencing heavy rainfall since October 14, with predictions of continued downpours in the coming days. The primary causes are a low-pressure area off the Tamil Nadu coast, the […]
Climate change threatens to alter methane emissions in the Amazon, study reveals Sub: Env Sec: Climate change Context: New research from the University of São Paulo highlights how climate change could disrupt greenhouse gas dynamics in the Amazon rainforest, with significant global consequences. The study reveals contrasting changes in methane emissions and uptake […]
Govt issues guidelines to prohibit greenwashing, misleading green claims Sub: Env Sec: Msc Context: The government introduced new guidelines to regulate greenwashing and misleading environmental claims by companies. These guidelines aim to protect consumers and enhance transparency in eco-friendly marketing. Greenwashing: Refers to companies making unsubstantiated claims about a product or service having […]
Daily Prelims Notes 16 October 2024 Table Of Contents Govt issues guidelines to prohibit greenwashing, misleading green claims Climate change threatens to alter methane emissions in the Amazon, study reveals Tamil Nadu rains due to depression, onset of Northeast and withdrawal of Southwest monsoon India Faces Container Shortage Hindering Trade Growth: Key Factors […]