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Tanzania Evicting Tens of Thousands Of Maasai: HRW Sub: Geo Sec: Human geo Eviction of Maasai from Ancestral Lands: The Tanzanian government is forcibly evicting tens of thousands of Maasai from their ancestral lands. Human Rights Watch reported that government rangers have beaten some Maasai community members with impunity. Tensions and Relocation Program: […]
‘Zombies’ in our genes helped us evolve, and could help fight cancers Sub : Science Sec: Health Context: Most viruses can’t really affect the genome but retroviruses buck this trend as they can integrate and reshape the genomes of the hosts they infect. What are retrovirus? Retroviruses are viruses with RNA as genetic […]
What was Madhav Gadgil-panel report which recommended no urbanisation on Western Ghats? Sub: Env Sec: Env legislation Context: As the devastating series of landslides hit Kerala’s Wayanad district, claiming nearly 160 lives with the toll expected to rise as rescuers search through the debris, the 13-year-old Madhav Gadgil-panel report on Western Ghats is […]
Former Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan appointed UPSC chairperson Subject: Polity Sec: National Body Context: “The President has approved the appointment of Preeti Sudan, Member, UPSC under clause (1A) of the Article 316 of the Constitution for performing the duties of Chairman, UPSC with effect from August 1, 2024, till further orders or […]
No Plans to Review Curbs on Chinese FDI by Commerce and Industry Minister Sub: Eco Sec: External sector Statement on Chinese FDI Curbs: Ministry of Commerce and Industry, clarified that there are no plans to review the restrictions on Chinese investments in India via Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The Economic Survey’s recommendations to […]
Ethiopia Receives IMF Relief After Easing Forex Curbs Sub: IR Sec: Int org Background: Ethiopia has recently eased foreign exchange curbs as part of a broad economic reform package. This move coincides with the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval of a loan to Ethiopia, which is seeking a multibillion-dollar bailout. Key Developments: Currency […]
Educated mothers of young kids can help strengthen their learning journey Subject: Schemes Sec: Education Context: The new National Education Policy (NEP 2020) was launched on July 29, four years ago. One of NEP 2020’s key recommendations was to ensure that by the time children reach Grade 3, they have acquired foundational literacy and numeracy […]
The recommendations for equivalence across India’s 69 school boards Subject: Schemes Sec: Education Context: In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, PARAKH, a standard-setting body under the NCERT, has submitted to the Ministry of Education an ‘equivalence’ report. More on News: The NEP provides for the formation of a body like […]
Israel-Hezbollah conflict is heating up Subject: IR Sec: Places in news Context: A deadly rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has added to concerns that Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah could be sucked into a full-scale war – something they have both previously indicated they want to avoid but for […]
No-confidence motion against West Bengal Speaker Biman Banerjee Subject: Polity Sec: Legislature Context: West Bengal BJP MLAs moved a no-confidence motion against Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee. Their letter addressed to the Principal Secretary stated, “this House regretfully disapproves of the conduct of Shri Biman Banerjee and resolves that he be removed from the […]