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With Agni V test, India makes the MIRV leap Subject: Science and tech Section: Defence Context: On March 11, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on social media the successful flight test of an Agni V ballistic missile with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) technology. What are MIRVs and why are they significant? […]
Centre contemplating a ban on wolf dogs. But what about the hybrids roaming India’s wilds? Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has requested local bodies to avoid issuing licenses for the sale and breeding of certain dog breeds considered ‘ferocious’ and ‘dangerous for human life’, […]
Bare act Subject: Environment Section: Environment Legislation and environment body Context: India’s legislative and regulatory framework, including the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 and the Environmental (Protection) Act of 1986, aims to prevent the discharge of untreated industrial effluents into water bodies. Details: Despite these measures and the Central […]
Over 50 million people may be food insecure in eastern Africa, warns WFP Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a warning about the rapid rise in food insecurity across eastern Africa, affecting potentially 54 million people. Details: Sudan (17.7 million), Ethiopia (15.8 million), and South […]
Higher levels of heavy metals in areas around the Bhopal gas tragedy site: Government report Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: Nearly four decades after the Bhopal gas tragedy, a report submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) reveals heightened levels of heavy metals in groundwater near […]
Indian team uses repurposed drug to treat oral cancer subtype Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: A novel fusion transcript in head and neck cancer identified by Mumbai-based researchers presents a promising therapeutic target. Key Findings: The fusion transcript discovered can be targeted by the FDA-approved deworming drug, pyrvinium pamoate, to treat […]
Banking Crisis Aftermath: Considerations for Strengthening Banking sector Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Background: A banking crisis involving Credit Suisse occurred a year ago. Government-sponsored rescue of Credit Suisse and U.S. bank salvages in March 2023. Current Situation: Regulators and lawmakers are beginning to address concerns. Top global financial watchdog warned Switzerland to […]
EV policy paves way for Tesla entry Subject: Economy Section: Infra The Union government of India has announced a new Electric Vehicles (EV) policy that includes a significant reduction in import duties for certain electric vehicles. This move is aimed at encouraging global EV manufacturers, such as Tesla, to invest in setting up […]
SEBI relaxes FPI disclosure norms Subject: Economy Section: Capital market and money market Exemption for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs): Sebi has exempted certain Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from the additional disclosure framework. This relief applies to FPIs that have more than 50% of their Indian assets under management (AUM) within a single corporate […]
Competition Commission of India (CCI) Orders Probe Against Google Subject: Economy Section: Msc The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has initiated a probe against Google regarding its User Choice Billing (UCB) system, finding it to be prima facie anticompetitive. Background: The CCI order comes after four entities approached the CCI, alleging that Google’s […]