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Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the Pandemic Treaty

Central Idea Pandemic Treaty: The latest version of the draft Pandemic Instrument, also known as the “pandemic treaty,” was shared with Member States at the World Health Assembly. Removal of AMR Mentions: It became apparent that all mentions of addressing antimicrobial resistance in the Pandemic Instrument were at risk of removal. What is AMR? Antimicrobial… Continue reading Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the Pandemic Treaty

Kerala Fibre Optical Network (KFON)

Central Idea Free Internet: The Kerala government officially launched KFON, a flagship project aimed at reducing the digital divide and promoting e-governance. Bridging the Digital Divide: KFON intends to provide high-speed broadband internet access to all households and government offices in Kerala. What is KFON?                           KFON acts as an optical fibre cable network infrastructure provider,… Continue reading Kerala Fibre Optical Network (KFON)

Places: Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine

Central Idea Breach of the Dnipro River Dam: A Soviet-era Kakhovka Dam on the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine was breached, resulting in floodwaters spreading across the war zone. Conflicting Accounts: Ukraine accused Russia of destroying the dam, while Russian officials provided differing explanations, suggesting Ukrainian shelling or prior damage as potential causes. The Kakhovka… Continue reading Places: Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine

Duty-Free Quota Free (DFQF) Scheme

Central Idea India offers a duty-free quota-free (DFQF) scheme to least developed countries (LDCs) under the World Trade Organisation (WTO). A report by the LDC Group reveals that about 85% of the products offered by India remain unutilised under the DFQF scheme. World Trade Organisation (WTO) Establishment The WTO was established on January 1, 1995,… Continue reading Duty-Free Quota Free (DFQF) Scheme

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

Central Idea Collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA), Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), and Marple (an AI company) aims to track cotton certification in India. Utilizing satellite images and artificial intelligence, the project focuses on identifying and classifying cotton fields in India. What is GOTS? The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is a globally… Continue reading Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

What are Khap Panchayats?

Central Idea The Khap leaders are calling for swift action and the arrest of a Minister, who is accused of sexual harassment of wrestlers in order to address the allegations effectively and ensure justice. In order to escalate their demands and seek support for their cause, the khap leaders have decided to organize a delegation… Continue reading What are Khap Panchayats?

Kerala High Court’s Ruling on Education Loan and Credit Scores

Central Idea Student’s credit score not a factor: Kerala High Court emphasizes that a student’s credit score should not be a determining factor in rejecting an education loan application, highlighting the importance of equal opportunities for students. Importance of humanitarian approach: The court asserts that a humanitarian approach is necessary from banks while considering education… Continue reading Kerala High Court’s Ruling on Education Loan and Credit Scores

Why is India rethinking its Anaemia Policy?

Central Idea Anaemia questions are excluded from National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) due to concerns about accuracy, emphasizing the need for precise estimates to address India’s growing anaemia burden. NFHS-5 data reveals a significant increase in anaemia prevalence in India, underscoring the urgency of accurate estimates to effectively tackle this public health challenge. National Family… Continue reading Why is India rethinking its Anaemia Policy?

OPEC+ decision on Oil Supply cut

Central Idea Saudi Arabia has decided to decrease its oil supply to the global economy. This unilateral action aims to stabilize the declining crude oil prices. Previous efforts by major oil-producing countries within the OPEC+ alliance to cut supply did not yield desired price increases. What is OPEC+? The non-OPEC countries which export crude oil… Continue reading OPEC+ decision on Oil Supply cut

Role of Evapotranspiration in Earth’s Dynamic Processes

  Central Idea:  Evapotranspiration is a key process in Earth’s dynamic systems, impacting the movement of water and nutrients, influencing the water cycle, and providing crucial information for farmers to manage irrigation and water resources effectively. Understanding Evapotranspiration Definition: Evapotranspiration refers to the movement of water from terrestrial surfaces into the atmosphere and is a… Continue reading Role of Evapotranspiration in Earth’s Dynamic Processes

In news: Telangana Statehood Day

Central Idea With assembly elections just months away, political parties across the board are celebrating the 9th anniversary of Telangana’s statehood today (June 2). Formation of Telangana The article discusses the historical background and the struggle for statehood that led to the formation of Telangana, the newest state in India. It provides a chronological account… Continue reading In news: Telangana Statehood Day

Revised Guidelines for Deemed University Status

Central Idea The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released revised guidelines allowing higher education institutions to apply for deemed university status. The new guidelines aim to establish more quality-focused deemed universities by simplifying the eligibility criteria. University Grants Commission (UGC) UGC is a statutory body under the University Grants Commission Act, of 1956. It is… Continue reading Revised Guidelines for Deemed University Status

Oil Reserves in Salt Caverns: The Potential in India

Central Idea Engineers India (EIL) is conducting a feasibility study for developing salt cavern-based strategic oil reserves in Rajasthan, India, to increase the country’s storage capacity. If successful, it would be India’s first oil storage facility using salt caverns, different from the existing rock cavern-based strategic storage facilities. Cavern-based Oil Storage Cavern-based strategic oil storage… Continue reading Oil Reserves in Salt Caverns: The Potential in India

In news: Helmand Water Conflict

Central Idea Iran and Afghanistan have been engaged in a prolonged disagreement over the sharing of water from the Helmand River. Violent confrontations have occurred in the border region between the two countries in the recent past. About Helmand River The Helmand River is the longest river in Afghanistan, spanning approximately 1,150 kilometers (715 miles)… Continue reading In news: Helmand Water Conflict

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