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Daily Prelims Notes 23 September 2024 Table Of Contents Plant treaty: Another step towards fairer benefit sharing at 12th meeting of Ad Hoc Open-Ended Working Group Pitfalls of Estimating GDP: A Cautionary Tale Vancomycin Resistance in MRSA: A Growing Threat Slow Progress in Legacy Waste Management under Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 GST Council’s […]
Daily Prelims Notes 22 September 2024 Table Of Contents ‘Export potential high for plantation sector’ At UN summit, India calls for global shift to sustainable living India’s First Comprehensive Cancer Genomics Repository Launched by ICGA Foundation South America’s Climate Crisis: Wildfires, Droughts, and the Threat of La Niña Is the Spike in India’s […]
Vivad Se Vishwas 2.0: Lower settlement for those filing by Dec. 31 Sub: Schemes Sec: Eco Context: The Income Tax Department has set a deadline of December 31 to file declaration under Vivad Se Vish was 2.0 scheme. Vivad se Vishwas scheme: Launched by: Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance Objective: To provide […]
Typhoid, pneumonia, UTIs show resistance to certain antibiotics Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: A recent report by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Network (AMRSN) says that urinary tract infections (UTI), blood stream infections, pneumonia, and typhoid are among the diseases showing resistance to commonly used antibiotics. About the […]
Is the Spike in India’s Trade Deficit a Cause for Concern? Sub: Eco Sec: External Sector Why This in News India has recently witnessed a significant rise in its trade deficit, reaching a nine-month high in July 2024, followed by a further increase in August. This surge, driven by declining exports and rising […]
South America’s Climate Crisis: Wildfires, Droughts, and the Threat of La Niña Sub: Geo Sec: Mapping Why in News: South America is currently facing a severe environmental crisis with widespread wildfires, droughts, and the impending impact of a La Niña event. Countries like Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Peru are grappling with extreme climate […]
India’s First Comprehensive Cancer Genomics Repository Launched by ICGA Foundation Sub: Sci Sec: Biotech Why in News The Indian Cancer Genome Atlas (ICGA) Foundation has launched India’s first comprehensive cancer genomics repository. This platform aims to improve the understanding of genetic variations in cancer specific to the Indian population, marking a significant advancement […]
At UN summit, India calls for global shift to sustainable living Sub: Env Sec: Int Conventions Context: The UN “Summit of the Future” is being held in New York, USA. Details: India’s Approach to Climate Change: Emphasis on sustainable lifestyles to address climate challenges Focus on affordable solutions rather than imposed decisions Potential […]
‘Export potential high for plantation sector’ Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Context: Plantation commodities and their value-added products have significant export potential. Key Export Statistics: Tea: 260 million kg exported last fiscal year Coffee: $1.29 billion worth of exports Spices:9% consistent growth rate (CAGR) Value Addition in Exports: Spices: Nearly 50% of exports […]
Daily Prelims Notes 21 September 2024 Table Of Contents ‘Planned flood’: As south Bengal is inundated, Mamata Banerjee threatens to snap ties with DVC India Not an ‘Abuser’ of Tariffs: GTRI Counters Trump’s Claims Why two dozen top scientists have expressed concern over the country’s flagship science awards Bombay HC strikes down Centre’s […]