Context A recent article in The Lancet has envisioned that the Indian population’s consumption of 15 nutritional micronutrients is insufficient. Key Highlights Over 5 billion people worldwide, that’s 68% of the worldwide population, do not eat sufficient iodine; 67% do Read More …
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Dockyard at Lothal
Context New study has advised the existence of a dockyard at Lothal, Gujarat, during Harappan Civilisation. About The study has found out that the Sabarmati river used to flow by Lothal (presently, it flows 20 km far away from the Read More …
World Bank Raises India’s GDP Growth Target For FY25
Context The World Bank revised India’s FY25 growth projection to 7%, up from 6.6%, despite the US partially ending preferential trade treatment. This reflects India’s robust economic performance, following an 8.2% GDP growth last year, making it one of the Read More …
Accelerate safety measures to reduce road traffic deaths:
Context ‘The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries in the southeast Asia region to accelerate measures to lessen road traffic deaths, a main reason of mortality amongst people aged between 15 and 29. About Vulnerable street customers, which include pedestrians, Read More …
News of The Day – 4th September 2024
News of The Day – 4th September 2024 SOURCES: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB. News Headline Source Syllabus What To Know? Hayao Miyazaki Wins Magsaysay Award The Hindu GS 1: Art & Culture About Read More …
Mitochondria
Context Recent study has identified a key protein that could lead to new remedies for Parkinson’s disease and other brain conditions. About Researchers who study Parkinson’s disease have been investigating the role that mitochondria – the powerhouses of cells – Read More …
SC questions ‘bulldozer justice’
Context The Supreme Court has expressed disapproval over “bulldozer justice” wherein houses of accused individuals are demolished. About ‘Bulldozer justice’, also known as bulldozer politics, refers to the exercise of the usage of the heavy-duty piece of machinery to demolish Read More …
Centre approves digital agriculture mission
Context The Indian government has recently approved a significant investment of ₹2,817 crore for the Digital Agriculture Mission. This initiative aims to modernize the agricultural sector by leveraging advanced digital technologies and creating a comprehensive digital infrastructure. The mission is Read More …
Use local language in high courts:
Context The use of regional languages in the High Courts of India has been a contentious issue, reflecting broader societal concerns about access to justice and the inclusivity of the legal system. Despite constitutional provisions allowing for the use of Read More …
Asian cities are growing upwards
Context A new study published in Nature Cities has found that Cities around the world, in particular in Asia, are growing upwards faster than they are spreading outwards. About The cities with populations in excess of 10 million people had Read More …