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EU approves full Schengen membership for Bulgaria and Romania Sub: Env Sec: Int grouping Context: The European Union has approved Bulgaria and Romania for full membership in the Schengen Zone, set to begin on January 1 of the next year. This marks the culmination of a 13-year journey for the two countries, which […]
Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi Sub : Schemes Sec: Msc Context: On World Tourism Day 2024, the Ministry of Tourism extended the Paryatan Mitra/Paryatan Didi initiative to 50 tourist destinations across India. The pilot phase has garnered positive responses and more than 3,500 people have been trained under the initiative. The trained individuals […]
Motion to impeach Allahabad HC judge: Process of impeachment, past attempts Sub : Polity Sec: Judiciary Context: The Opposition INDIA bloc parties in the Rajya Sabha are preparing to move a motion to impeach Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav over controversial remarks made at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event, where […]
SC Questions Uttar Pradesh’s Commitment to Equality in Schools Sub : Polity Sec: Legislation in news Why in News The Supreme Court has raised concerns about the Uttar Pradesh government’s lack of action in ensuring constitutional values such as equality, fraternity, and secularism are promoted in schools. The issue came to light during […]
Runaway Tigress ‘Zeenat’ Sparks Inter-State Coordination Across Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal Sub :Env Sec: Species in news Why in News A three-year-old tigress named Zeenat, translocated from Maharashtra to Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR), has wandered across state boundaries, triggering alerts in Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. About Similipal National Park: Simlipal […]
Trump crypto venture partners with platform linked to Middle East militants Sub : Sci Sec: Awareness in IT and Computer Context: A new crypto venture involving Donald Trump and his West Asia envoy, billionaire Steve Witkoff, has raised ethical concerns. The venture, named World Liberty Financial Inc., has partnered with the Tron crypto […]
What a new study found on ultra-processed foods in US adults’ diets Sub : Sci Sec: Health Context: A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition examined the dietary habits of Americans over a 15-year period (2003–2018), focusing on the consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) and Minimally Processed Foods (MPFs). The study […]
Preparing for Disease X: A Global Challenge Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News The recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in December 2024, which has claimed over 400 lives, remains unclassified and has raised concerns about the potential emergence of Disease X. This unsettling development highlights the need […]
Daily Prelims Notes 13 December 2024 Table Of Contents Preparing for Disease X: A Global Challenge What a new study found on ultra-processed foods in US adults’ diets Trump crypto venture partners with platform linked to Middle East militants Runaway Tigress ‘Zeenat’ Sparks Inter-State Coordination Across Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal SC Questions […]
ILO report asks nations to uphold freedom of association at work Sub : IR Sec: Int Org Context: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) released its Social Dialogue Report in Geneva, emphasizing the importance of upholding fundamental principles and rights at work, particularly freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining. The report […]