News of The Day – 6th August 2024

News of The Day – 6th August 2024

Sources: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB.

News HeadlineSourceSyllabusWhat To Know?
WCC tagThe HinduGS 1: Art & Culture
  • Overview of World Craft Council’s (WCC) World Craft Cities List
  • About World Craft Cities List
  • About  World Craft Council (WCC) 
Coal India Eyes Lithium In ChileThe HinduGS 1: Geography
  • Overview of Chile’s Lithium Reserves
  • Significance of Chile’s Lithium Reserves for India and World
Atmospheric RiversDown To EarthGS 1: Geography
  • Overview of Rainfall and Floods in India
  • About Atmospheric Rivers 
  • Atmospheric Rivers Linkage with Floods
International Conference Of Agricultural Economists: A Chance To Cement India-Africa Partnership In Food SecurityIndian ExpressGS 2: International Relations
  • Overview of 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE)
  • About International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE)
  • ICAE and Push for Agri-Food Relations Between Africa and India
How Sheikh Hasina’s Ouster May Impact India-Bangladesh TiesIndian ExpressGS 2: International Relations
  • Overview of Sheikh Hasina’s Ouster from Bangladesh
  • Overview of Protests in Bangladesh
  • About India- Bangladesh Relations
  • Significance of  India- Bangladesh Relations
  • Major Implications of Sheikh Hasina’s Resignation on India- Bangladesh Relations
  • Way Forward
World Development Report 2024: The Middle Income TrapLivemintGS 3: Economy
  • Key Highlights of the  ‘World Development Report 2024: The Middle Income Trap’ 
  • About  World Development Report 2024
  • Overview of India and The Middle Income Trap
  • Major Reasons Associated with The Middle Income Trap in India
  • Key Recommendations of the Report
  • Way Forward
How A New Tech Promises To Kill Weeds In Rice And Wheat Fields, Remove Need For Stubble-BurningIndian ExpressGS 3: Science and Technology
  • Overview of New Tech To Kill Weeds In Rice And Wheat Fields
  • About Genetically Modified (GM) Crops
AIIMS Software Can Extend Specialist Care For Diabetics In Rural AreasIndian ExpressGS 3: Science and Technology
  • Overview of AIIMS Software
  • About Diabetes
  • Significance of AIIMS Software in Reducing India’s Diabetes Burden
What Is Nitrogen-Use Efficiency (NUE)?Down To EarthGS 3: Science and Technology
  • About Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE)
  • Implications of Improving  Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE)
Standardised Precipitation Index’ (SPI)PIBGS 3: Science and Technology
  • Overview of Environmental Hazards in the North-Eastern States
  • About ‘Standardised Precipitation Index’ (SPI)
Indian Naval Ship Tabar Conducts Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX)PIBGS 3: Internal Security
  • Overview of India- Russia Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX)
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