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Does vagus nerve dysfunction have a connection with COVID-19? Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Introduction: There’s increasing interest in vagus nerve stimulation for health benefits, from anxiety to obesity. Methods like yoga and devices delivering electrical impulses are being explored. Recent research suggests a connection between vagus nerve dysfunction and long COVID. […]
New Indonesian industrial park on Borneo, feted as ‘green,’ will be powered by coal, report says Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: A vast industrial park being built on the tropical island of Borneo that has attracted billions of dollars in foreign and domestic investment is damaging the environment in an area […]
Neural implants remedy hearing loss by integrating with the nervous system Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Introduction: Hearing loss is a significant issue globally, with severe consequences for those affected. In India, the problem is particularly pronounced, impacting newborns due to genetic factors and consanguineous marriages. The World Health Organization estimates that […]
Green groups protest against World Bank funding of projects. Subject :IR Section: International Organisation In News: Environmental groups have submitted a formal complaint to the World Bank for providing financial support for two coal-fired power plants in Indonesia. Key Points: Environmental groups have submitted a formal complaint to the World Bank for providing […]
Unhappy with broker partners (APs), SEBI may tighten regulations Subject :Economy Section: Capital Market Context: SEBI may tighten norms for broker partners/APs to curb unauthorised trades, misselling. Key Points: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has raised concerns on the proliferation of authorised persons (AP) and has asked brokers to keep […]
At 0.52%, WPI for August stays negative for 5th month in a row Subject :Economy Section: Inflation In News: India’s wholesale prices remained in deflationary mode for the fifth month in a row in August, as per Ministry of Commerce. Key Points: India’s wholesale prices remained in deflationary mode for the fifth month […]
15 NBFCs in RBI’s ‘upper layer scale’; will face stiffer regulations Subject :Economy Section: Monetary Policy In News: RBI places 15 NBFCs in the Upper Layer (NBFC-UL) under Scale Based Regulations (SBR) for non-bank lenders. Key Points: RBI has zeroed in on 15 non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), including LIC Housing Finance, Bajaj Finance, […]
Daily Prelims Notes 15 September 2023 Table Of Contents 15 NBFCs in RBI’s ‘upper layer scale’; will face stiffer regulations At 0.52%, WPI for August stays negative for 5th month in a row Unhappy with broker partners (APs), SEBI may tighten regulations Green groups protest against World Bank funding of projects. Neural implants […]
Daily Prelims Notes 14 September 2023 Table Of Contents Two deaths reported in Kerala due to the Nipah Virus, health minister Mandaviya confirms Six of 9 planetary boundaries have been breached because of human activities: Study New CFR guidelines: Experts say regulations can undo India’s progress on forest governance ‘Planet wreckers’: 20 countries […]
Phase III of E Courts in India Subject: Schemes Section: Governance The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the eCourts Project Phase III as a Central Sector Scheme spanning four years (2023 onwards) with financial outlay of Rs.7210 crore. E-Courts Project: The e-Courts project was conceptualized on […]