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Amid din, Lok Sabha clears Railways Bill to enhance independence of Board Sub : Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was passed in the Lok Sabha despite disruptions during parliamentary proceedings. The bill aims to simplify and modernize the existing legal framework governing Indian Railways. Key Provisions of […]
Will go to ‘any extent possible’ to eradicate manual scavenging: SC Sub : Schemes Sec: Marginalised section Context: The Supreme Court of India has expressed its strong commitment to eradicating manual scavenging and hazardous manual cleaning of sewers and septic tanks, calling these practices a violation of human dignity. The court expressed strong […]
War and Disruption Should Be Avoided, Global Priority to Restore Normalcy: FM Sitharaman Sub : Eco Sec: External sector Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the global need to prioritize peace and normalcy to counter economic disruptions, supply chain breakdowns, and inflation. Speaking at the Global Economic Policy Forum 2024 organized by CII, […]
Climate Impact of Space Exploration Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News The growing reliance on space technology for critical functions like climate monitoring has brought attention to the environmental impact of space activities. Concerns include emissions from rocket launches, depletion of the ozone layer, and orbital debris accumulation, which threaten […]
Webb Confirms the Cosmos is Expanding Faster Than Expected Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has confirmed findings by the Hubble Space Telescope that the universe is expanding at an unexpectedly rapid rate, termed the Hubble Tension. This raises questions about current cosmological models, […]
Gene Therapy Breakthrough: A One-Time Solution for Haemophilia A Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News Indian scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough in developing a novel gene therapy for treating severe Haemophilia A. This therapy, reported in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), demonstrates promising results as a […]
Daily Prelims Notes 12 December 2024 Table Of Contents Gene Therapy Breakthrough: A One-Time Solution for Haemophilia A Webb Confirms the Cosmos is Expanding Faster Than Expected Climate Impact of Space Exploration War and Disruption Should Be Avoided, Global Priority to Restore Normalcy: FM Sitharaman Will go to ‘any extent possible’ to eradicate […]
250 protected monuments registered as Waqf properties, finds ASI survey SUB : HISTORY Sec : Art and culture Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has identified in an internal survey that 250 of its protected monuments are currently listed as Waqf properties. The ASI’s official records, titled “Waqf properties in India under […]
UN Talks in Riyadh: Addressing Global Land Degradation and Aridity Sub :Env Sec: Int conventions Why in News The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) summit held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has highlighted the alarming trend of global land degradation due to climate change, deforestation, and water scarcity. A recent UN report […]
Scientists find how soil, a sink for GHGs, also contributes to climate change Sub : Env Sec : Climate change Context: A new groundbreaking study has revealed the critical role soil plays in contributing to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, accounting for about 15% of global climate warming. The findings highlight the dual […]