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T.N. will protect its rights in inter-State water disputes Sub: Polity Sec: Federalism Context: DMK general secretary and Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan on Monday maintained that the State government would protect the rights of Tamil Nadu in the inter-State water disputes. More on news: The State government would protect the rights of Tamil […]
An overlooked molecule could solve the Venus water mystery Sub: Science and tech Sec: Space sector Context: A recent study published in Nature examines why water disappeared from Venus. About the study: More than four billion years ago, Venus had enough water to cover its surface with an ocean 3 km deep. Today, […]
SII ships first set of malaria vaccine doses to Africa Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: Serum Institute of India (SII) marked a significant milestone on Monday with the shipment of the first set of R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to seven-eight countries in Africa. More on news: Close to half-a-million children die of […]
Govt mulls new farm law to facilitate sale of inter-State agriculture produce Sub: Economy Sec: Agri The Indian government is considering the introduction of a new farm law to facilitate inter-State trading of agricultural produce, enabling farmers to sell their products online to distant markets beyond their State boundaries. This initiative aims to […]
India and China: A Comparative Analysis of Consumer Markets Sub: Economy Sec: National Income Population Dynamics: India: Surpassed China in 2023 to become the world’s most populous country. India’s population is expected to continue growing and peak around 2060. China: Facing a declining birth rate (6.4 births per 1,000 people), a low total […]
Daily Prelims Notes 21 May 2024 1. India and China: A Comparative Analysis of Consumer Markets Sub: Economy Sec: National Income Population Dynamics: India: Surpassed China in 2023 to become the world’s most populous country. India’s population is expected to continue growing and peak around 2060. China: Facing a declining birth rate (6.4 […]
Tighter AIF Norms Prompt Fund Managers to Consider Offshore Routes Sub: Economy Sec: Financial Market A number of sponsors and investment managers — especially those wanting to raise predominantly foreign capital — are considering taking the offshore route to invest in India instead of setting up alternative investment funds (AIFs) amid regulatory uncertainty […]
Reconsideration of Sachetisation of F&O Trade to Safeguard Household Savings: CEA Nageswaran Sub: Economy Sec: Financial Market Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran emphasized the need to reconsider sachetisation of Futures and Options (F&O) trade to protect household savings. Key Points: Context of the Discussion: Reference: Nageswaran highlighted historical financial crises, specifically […]
Renew the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) Sub: Economy Sec: External Sector Importance: GSP: An approach adopted by nearly all developed countries over the last half-century to offer incentives for economic reform in developing countries through lower tariffs. Customization: Each developed country customizes its GSP program to meet specific economic reform criteria while […]
Why is the European Union probing Facebook and Instagram? Sub: Science and tech Sec: Awareness in IT Context: The European Union has opened a fresh investigation into Meta’s Facebook and Instagram over suspicions that they are failing to protect children on their platform. More on news: The 27-nation bloc has said it is […]