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OPEC+ could cushion Iran oil shock but not a broader disruption Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings Context: Iran fired missiles at Israel in response to Israeli attacks, leading to threats of further retaliation by Israel. Security experts have said Israel could target Iran’s oil refining sites and the Kharg Island oil port, which […]
Macron hosts Francophone leaders in bid to boost clout Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings Context: French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to welcome leaders from many French-speaking countries for the Francophonie summit. About Francophonie summit: The summit aims to strengthen France’s influence among French-speaking nations, particularly in Africa. For the first time in […]
Govt. opens portal for internships to bridge skill set gap Sub: Schemes Sec: Eco Context: The Prime Minister’s Internship scheme that aims to provide internship to one crore youth in top 500 companies over five years opened its portal for companies to register their internship opportunities for the pilot phase. About the portal: […]
Government Initiatives in Agriculture and Energy: New Mergers and Mission for Growth Sub: Schemes Sec: Agri Why in News The Union Cabinet, announced significant reforms in the agriculture sector, merging multiple schemes under two umbrella initiatives. It also launched the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) to boost domestic oilseed production […]
Stem Cell Therapy as a Potential Cure for Type 1 Diabetes: The Indian Perspective Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News The recent success of a woman in China, who regained her insulin production after receiving stem cell therapy for Type 1 diabetes (T1D), has garnered global attention. This breakthrough, which involved the […]
Combatting Sickle Cell Disease Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a genetic disorder that significantly reduces life expectancy and causes severe complications, continues to pose a challenge in India. Recent reports from rural Maharashtra have highlighted remarkable efforts in managing the disease, offering hope and relief to patients […]
Supreme Court Lays Down ‘Functionality’ and ‘Essentiality’ Test for Claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) Sub: Eco Sec: Fiscal policy Supreme Court Judgment on ITC for Real Estate Companies: Real estate companies can claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime for costs incurred on construction of commercial structures […]
Marathi among 5 languages accorded ‘classical language’ status Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture Context: The Union Cabinet approved the recognition of Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali as classical languages. This decision reflects the government’s effort to honor these languages as custodians of India’s cultural heritage. Significance: PM Narendra Modi emphasized Marathi […]
What is the status of the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0? Sub: Schemes Sec: Health Legacy Waste Dumpsites in India The Central Government launched the Legacy Waste Management Project under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) 2.0 in October 2021, aiming to remediate these dumpsites by 2026. Current Status: India has over 3,000 legacy waste […]
Odisha’s leopard population jumps by 22% to 696 Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Context: The All Odisha Leopard Estimation 2024 has been released. Current Population Status in Odisha: Latest count (2024): 696 leopards (range: 668-724) 22% increase from 2022 (568 leopards) Still below 2018 levels (760 leopards) National Context: India’s total leopard […]