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Brazil’s hydropower faces risk from drying river basins Sub: Geo Sec: Mapping Context: Soil moisture in Brazil’s main hydropower river basins has hit nearly two-decade lows. This drought threatens long-term impacts on Brazil’s energy sector, even after the rains return. Details: Hydropower typically generates about two-thirds of Brazil’s electricity. Years of weak rainfall […]
Jute production to be 20% lower this year on floods Sub: Geo Sec: Eco geo Context: Jute production is expected to decrease by 20% this financial year. Reason: Natural calamities, including floods, affected cultivation in West Bengal and Assam. About Jute crop and Jute production trends in India: Jute production India is one […]
India’s Position on WTO Fisheries Subsidies Sub: Eco Sec: External Sector India’s stance on the WTO fisheries subsidies negotiations, aimed at regulating subsidies that contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, has garnered support from many developing countries and Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Disciplines on Large-scale Industrial Fishing: India advocates for stricter regulations on large-scale […]
Daily Prelims Notes 14 September 2024 Table Of Contents India’s Position on WTO Fisheries Subsidies Jute production to be 20% lower this year on floods Brazil’s hydropower faces risk from drying river basins Human Brain-Inspired Computing Platform by IISc: A Revolutionary Boost to AI Reducing CO2 Emissions in India’s Transport Sector by 2050: […]
Daily Prelims Notes 13 September 2024 1. Russia Facing Stagflation Threat Amid Slowing Growth and Military Spending Sub: Eco Sec: Inflation Economic Challenges Due to War Effort: Annual inflation at over 9% in August, leading to surging prices, especially for essentials like bread. Military spending has increased significantly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine […]
Controversy over Mumbai’s Salt Pans: Ecological Impact and Development Concerns Sub: Env Sec: Protected Areas Why in News Recently, the Central Government approved the transfer of 256 acres of salt pan land in Mumbai to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL), a joint venture between the Adani Realty Group and the Maharashtra […]
Afghanistan Set to Begin Work on $10 Billion TAPI Pipeline Sub: IR Sec: Int org Why in News Afghanistan has announced the commencement of work on the significant $10 billion TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) natural gas pipeline project. This project is considered the most critical development initiative undertaken by the Taliban since they took control […]
African Group Seeks Permanent Solution for Public Stock Holding (PSH) Issue at WTO Sub: IR Sec: Int org Why in News: The African Group, along with India and other developing countries, is pushing for a permanent solution to the Public Stock Holding (PSH) issue at the World Trade Organization (WTO). They seek a […]
Organ-on-Chip Technology: A Game Changer for BioE3 and Personalized Medicine Sub: Sci Sec: Biotech Why is in News On August 24, 2024, the Government of India introduced the ‘BioE3’ policy aimed at revolutionizing the biotechnology sector by setting up biomanufacturing facilities, bio-AI hubs, and bio-foundries. This policy, with a particular focus on precision […]
Cabinet Approves ₹10900 Crore Scheme for E-Mobility Push Sub: Schemes Sec: Economy Scheme Overview: The Union Cabinet has approved the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-Drive) scheme, with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore. The scheme is aimed at the procurement of e-buses and the setting up of over […]