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The Impact of De-branning on Millets: Nutritional Losses and Health Implications Sub : Sci Sec : Health Why in News The recent recognition of 2023 as the International Year of Millets by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has brought global attention to the nutritional value of millets. A study published in the […]
Enhancing Agricultural Sustainability through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Contributions Sub : Eco Sec: National Income and Indian economy Why in News India was the first country to mandate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) legally under the Companies Act, 2013. With increasing CSR contributions, there is a growing interest in how effectively these funds are […]
Taking stock of the International Solar Alliance Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings Background: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was launched in 2015 during the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) by India in collaboration with several other countries, including the host nation, France. Role of ISA: The ISA was conceived to promote the use of […]
Project to monitor animal health launched: its objectives, funding Sub : Schemes Sec: Agriculture Context: The Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response initiative was recently launched by the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying. The project will work with the help of three implementing agencies: Asian […]
Dramatically increase climate adaptation efforts, starting with a commitment to act on finance at COP29: Adaptation Gap Report 2024 Sub: Env Sec: Climate Change Context: The UNEP released its Adaptation Gap Report 2024 titled “Come hell and high water” on November 7, 2024, just before the start of the 29th Conference of Parties […]
Natalist policies the way to address the ageing population problem? Sub: Geo Sec: Human Geo Context: Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu raised concerns about the ageing population and suggested increasing birth rates. Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin mentioned that upcoming Census and delimitation processes might influence family planning decisions, potentially discouraging small […]
Philippines ‘retakes’ an island in disputed sea in mock combat Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Philippines conducted its first-ever combat exercises in the disputed South China Sea Details: This military exercise involved simulation of retaking of an island in the region, highlighting the Philippines’ determination to assert its sovereignty over […]
India should be part of RCEP and CPTPP: NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R Subrahmanyam Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings Context: V.R. Subrahmanyam, the CEO of NITI Aayog said that India should reconsider its stance and join both RCEP and CPTPP to boost its economic growth, particularly benefiting its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) […]
Daily Prelims Notes 7 November 2024 Table Of Contents Border Road Organisation (BRO) Projects India’s 2024-25 Kharif output at record 164.7 million tonnes; rice at all-time high, pulses lower than average Anglo-Indian leaders call for restoration of reservation in Parliament and Assemblies India’s palm oil imports soar Iran’s currency falls to an all-time […]
India’s First Autonomous Surface Vessel Completes 1,500-km Voyage: A Step Towards Aatmanirbharta in Maritime Technology Sub : Sci Sec: defence Why in News The successful completion of a 1,500-km autonomous sea voyage by an Indian-built vessel, flagged off by Defence Minister, marks a groundbreaking milestone for India in autonomous maritime technology. Supported by […]