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30 Indian fugitives were located abroad in 2022: govt. Report Subject: Polity Section: National body Context: As many as 278 fugitives wanted in other countries were located in India in 2022, says the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), 2022-23 annual report. Interpol shared 304 reports on “foreign terrorist fighters” with the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) in 2022. The reports received by the CBI are forwarded to the Multi Agency Centre (MAC) under the Intelligence Bureau and the National Investigation Agency(NIA). About Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) It is a […]
Time to rethink, reimagine and reform legal systems Subject: Polity Section: National body Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the need to “rethink, reimagine and reform” legal systems even as Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud pointed out that government law officers should remain impervious to the politics of the day and conduct […]
India-made typhoid vaccine efficacy lasts for four years: study Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: A phase-3 trial conducted in Malawi on children aged between nine months and 12 years has demonstrated that the “Typbar” typhoid vaccine, developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, maintains its efficacy for at least four years. Details: The […]
Dusted Apollo Subject: Environment Section: Species in news In the news: The Dusted Apollo (Parnassius stenosemus), a rare high-altitude butterfly, was recently sighted and photographed for the first time in Himachal Pradesh, specifically during a trek to Manimahesh Lake in Chamba. Details: This sighting is significant for the diversity of Apollo butterflies in […]
Population Priorities Subject: Geography Sec: Human and human geo Context: The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that a high-powered committee will be constituted to consider the challenges arising from “fast population growth and demographic changes”. But no survey can substitute the Census, which is yet to be conducted for this decade. Census […]
Exposing India’s financial markets to the vultures Subject: Economy Sec: External sector Context: In September 2023, J.P. Morgan unveiled its plan to include Indian local currency government bonds (LCGBs) in its Government Bond Index Emerging Markets(GBIEM) Global index suite. The inclusion is set to be effective from June 2024, prompting anticipation from other […]
Rising tides, rooted solutions Subject: Environment Sec: Ecosystem Mangroves: Mangroves, with their unique ability to thrive in brackish waters where the sea meets freshwater, form a crucial barrier between land and sea, hosting a rich biodiversity and providing vital ecosystem services. These trees and shrubs (found in tropical and subtropical regions) are adapted […]
World Wetlands Day 2024: Before we save them, we have to know where they actually are Subject: Environment Sec: Ecosystem Context: The wetlands in Uttar Pradesh, constituting about 90% outside protected areas, are facing significant threats due to encroachments and conversion into real estate. Details: Till October 2023, as many as 75 wetlands […]
Union Budget 2024-25 set blueprint for India’s New Green Deal Subject: Schemes Sec: Environment Context: India’s 2024-25 interim budget marks a significant shift towards green growth and sustainability, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change. New Green Deal for India: The government, building on previous commitments such as the Net Zero by […]
Plan to Resurface a Pyramid in Granite Draws Heated Debate Subject: History Sec: Art and Culture Context: A project to restore granite blocks that once covered a greater portion of the Pyramid of Menkaure in Giza has been criticized by some preservationists. More on news: The initiative was announced by Mostafa Waziri, the […]