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Today's Headlines - 13 July 2024

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Varkala Cliff

GS Paper III

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Varkala, located about 40 kilometres from Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram, a geological wonder is facing a significant threat of erosion.

CCI Antitrust Investigation Finds Apple Misused Market Dominance in App Stores

GS Paper II

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An investigation by Competition Commission of India (CCI) has concluded that Apple misused its dominant position in the market for app stores on its iOS operating system, engaging in abusive conduct and practices.

SDG India Index 2023-24

GS Paper III

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India has made significant strides in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as highlighted by the SDG India Index 2023-24.

Deregulation of Fertilizer Subsidy

GS Paper II

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Given the political situation at center practically rules out any significant increase in the maximum retail price (MRP) of urea, leave alone bringing this fertilizer under the “decontrolled” nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) regime.

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Role of J&K Lieutenant Governor Extended

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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has significantly expanded the administrative authority of the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Jammu and Kashmir through amendments to the Transaction of Business Rules.

Eco friendly Ionic Liquid: A sustainable solution for Silk Extraction

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Ionic Liquids (ILs) which can be promising sustainable alternatives to the toxic chemicals currently in use for the silk protein extraction process has been identified by researchers at Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) Guwahati.

Urban Land Records System for Delhi

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The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry is drafting a law to centralize all urban land and building records in Delhi under a new Delhi Urban Lands and Immovable Property Records Authority, led by the Lieutenant Governor.

Makhana Cultivation in Bihar

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Foxnuts, popularly known as 'makhana,' have gained traction as a 'super snack,' with their prices skyrocketing in both domestic and international markets since 2019.

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