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The Government launched a new platform that will allow an instant disbursal of subsidy to Horticulture farmers in their bank account by utilising the e-RUPI voucher.
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The Government launched a new platform that will allow an instant disbursal of subsidy to Horticulture farmers in their bank account by utilising the e-RUPI voucher.
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In a groundbreaking conservation endeavour, the Global Society for the Preservation of Baobabs and Mangroves (GSPBM) has initiated a mission to rejuvenate the iconic baobab trees. These ancient giants, threatened by deforestation and climate change, are receiving a lifeline through seedling transplantation.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the auction of 10-year green bonds as traders refused to pay greenium.
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On April 30th, ajrakh, a well-known craft of resist-dyeing from Kutch, was granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, marking its authenticity and providing legal protection to arts from specific regions. While this achievement is a reason for joy, another lesser-known craft from the same region, bela block printing, remains in obscurity.
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India and Georgia have discussed the possibility of a trade deal for over seven years now. The two sides announced a joint feasibility study in April 2017 and accepted its findings when it was completed in August 2018. In January 2019, they signed a joint protocol to start negotiations for a FTA.
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The Union government’s fiscal deficit for the last financial year came in at 5.6% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), lower than the revised estimate (RE) of 5.8%, on the back of better than anticipated revenues and some expenditure compression.
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The IAF contingent has reached the US Air Force’s Eielson Base in Alaska (USA) to take part in the Red Flag exercise.
GS Paper III
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India is planning to soon sign new and updated mineral pacts with about a dozen countries in Africa.
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Researchers at the Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, have developed a novel method for producing recombinant proteins.
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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) which is investigating sexual assault allegations against a high-profile Member of Parliament (MP) is likely to have him take medical tests, including a potency test.
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Pandavula Gutta has been officially recognised as the sole Geo-heritage site in Telangana.
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According to the Union Education Ministry, the Government will conduct the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) as part of Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram across 23 States.
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India may enact a dedicated law to curb the anti-competitive conduct of large digital enterprises, or big tech, in the months following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
GS Paper III
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Recently, the Patent Rules 2024 have been notified, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards fostering innovation and economic development.
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Major Radhika Sen of the UN mission in Congo was honored With UN's Military Gender Advocate Award, 2023.
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India has become chair of the regional grouping Colombo Process for the first time for 2024-26.
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A new study has found that 62% of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) dedicated to protect rare migratory fish species fall outside their core habitats.
GS Paper II & III
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A new global report has raised concerns about dietary habits in India, highlighting a significant increase in the consumption of unhealthy foods compared to nutritious options.
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The Centre for Citizen Science and Biodiversity Informatics under the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) is organising Monsoon Croaks Bioblitz 2024, a citizen science programme aimed at documenting the frogs of Kerala during the monsoon season.
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In a remarkable achievement, IIT Madras’ startup, Agnikul Cosmos, has launched the world’s first rocket with a single-piece three-dimensional (3D) printed engine.
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The European Space Agency’s (ESA) EarthCARE satellite, poised to revolutionize our understanding of how clouds and aerosols affect our climate, has been launched.
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Japanese researchers have developed LignoSat, a wooden satellite crafted from magnolia wood to combat space debris.
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The government-backed SWAMIH (Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing) Fund has helped in the completion of over 28,000 homes and is projected to deliver another 60,000 homes in the next three years.
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The US Government has directed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to create a time standard for the Moon by 2026.
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Israel, for the first time, deployed its ship-mounted defence system, called the C-Dome, against a "suspicious" target that entered the country's airspace.
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently revised downwards its projection for merchandise trade volume growth to 2.6 percent for 2024 from 3.3 percent estimated in October.
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A new light-based tool could cut the cost of spotting viral infections.
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has denied permission for the processing and selling of human milk under the FSS Act, 2006. The food regulator has also advised that all activities relating to the commercialisation of human milk and its products must be stopped.
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New hemiparasite plant species named after Lushai tribe of Mizoram.
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Genetically modified (GMO) mosquitoes were released in Djibouti, East Africa to fight malaria.