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Daily Prelims Notes 17 November 2024 Table Of Contents Agreement on implementing Article 8(j) special for world’s indigenous peoples: Luis Guillermo Izquierdo Mora Negotiators agree to discuss select elements of NCQG Rising Diabetes Cases in India: An Urgent Call for Comprehensive Prevention Efforts India and Japan Collaborate on Advanced Naval Technology with UNICORN […]
Over 10 lakh seniors enrol in Ayushman Vay Vandana Sub : Schemes Sec :Vulnerable section Context: More than 10 lakh senior citizens have enrolled for the newly launched Ayushman Vay Vandana card, within three weeks of the scheme’s rollout. Women account for around 4 lakh enrolments under the scheme. Ayushman Vay Vandana Card: […]
Eye donation and corneal transplant Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: World Sight Day is observed every year on the second Thursday of October. In 2024, it falls on October 14. This day is marked by the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) to raise awareness about vision-related issues and the […]
How ‘Benjamin Button’ jellyfish reverse age to survive Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Context: Reverse development is the phenomenon in jellyfish-like organisms, where certain species can revert to an earlier stage of their life cycle to survive stressful conditions. This process has been noted in the immortal jellyfish (Turritopsis dohrnii) and, […]
EU’s EUDR Compliance Extension Brings Relief to Indian Coffee and Rubber Planters Sub :Geo Sec : Eco Geo Why in News The European Union has decided to extend the compliance deadline for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), offering Indian coffee and rubber planters additional time to adapt to the new requirements. This decision […]
India and Japan Collaborate on Advanced Naval Technology with UNICORN Masts Sub : Sci Sec : Defence Why in News India and Japan have recently signed a significant agreement for the co-development of the UNICORN mast technology. This development marks a crucial milestone in defence cooperation between the two nations and showcases Japan’s […]
Rising Diabetes Cases in India: An Urgent Call for Comprehensive Prevention Efforts Sub : Sci Sec : Health Why in News On International Diabetes Day, a recent global study highlighted the alarming rise in diabetes cases worldwide, with India emerging as the nation with the highest diabetic population. This has sparked concerns among […]
Negotiators agree to discuss select elements of NCQG Sub : Env Sec: Int conventions New Collective Quantified Goal for Climate Finance (NCQG): The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) for Climate Finance is an initiative under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), aiming to set a new and more ambitious target […]
Agreement on implementing Article 8(j) special for world’s indigenous peoples: Luis Guillermo Izquierdo Mora Sub : Env Sec: Int conventions Context: The 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) highlighted the crucial role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in conserving biodiversity. A new Subsidiary Body was […]
Daily Prelims Notes 16 November 2024 Table Of Contents India Opposes Trade Barriers Linked to Carbon Emissions at COP-29 India’s Stance at COP-29: Climate Finance Should Not Be an Investment Goal Trump targets ‘wokeness’ in schools, vows to use federal funds as leverage In ‘life certificate’ month, how Govt’s Jeevan Pramaan has been […]