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Squalus hima (Dogfish Shark) |
Squalus hima:
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AgriSure |
‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE)
AgriSURE Greenathon 2024:
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Exercise Pitch Black 2024 |
Exercise Pitch Black 2024:
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NASA’s CHAPEA project |
CHAPEA project:
Habitat of Mars
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Spacesuit that can turn Urine into Drinking Water |
Spacesuits:
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Researchers have found an eco-friendly approach that can eliminate the use of toxic chemicals in silk processing.
About New Research: This new research, published in Chemistry Select by Wiley Publishers, has the potential to be used in sericin extraction from both mulberry (Bombyx mori) and non-mulberry silks, such as Muga (Antheraea assamensis) and Eri (Philosamia ricini), indigenous to Northeast India.
The country produces four types of natural silks:
For the development and growth of the silk industry in India, the government has implemented several research & development, training, transfer of technology and IT initiatives:
a) Silk Samagra:
Central Silk Board (CSB):
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b) Sericulture Development in the North-Eastern States (NERTPS)
Recently, the Supreme Court granted interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal in the case brought by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.
Provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002
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A group of scientists has released a white paper on glacial geoengineering to assess possible technological interventions that could help address catastrophic sea-level rise scenarios.
During Its 27th meeting of the Plants Committee, CITES issued guidelines for its members involved in the sustainable harvest and trade of rosewood specimens
About Rosewood
Indian Rosewood:
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CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)
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The 132nd session of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was recently held in London.
India is an elected member of the IMO Council in the category of countries with the largest interest in international seaborne trade. India remains deeply committed to addressing the issue of seafarer abandonment and ensuring the safety and welfare of the maritime workforce.
About the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)It is the United Nations specialised agency responsible for the safety and security of shipping and preventing marine and atmospheric pollution by ships.
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A study by the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) shows that central India’s changing land use and infrastructure development are harming genetic connectivity among gaur and sambar populations.
National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)
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Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Kolkata bench directed the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) to investigate groundwater contamination in Sukinda Valley, Jajpur district, Odisha.
The Contamination of soil, water, and air with excessive levels of chromium compounds.
Sukinda Valley Area
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SDG India Index 2023-24, the fourth edition, was released by NITI Aayog.
NITI Aayog’s Role
Goal | Improvement | Key Points |
No Poverty | 12 points (Front Runner) |
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Zero Hunger | Moved from Aspirant to Performer category in SDG |
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Good Health and Well-being | Substantial increase ( 52 in 2018 to 77 in 2023-24) |
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Quality Education | Increased enrolment and improved infrastructure (from 87.26% in 2018-19 to 96.5% for 2021-22) |
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Gender Equality | A significant increase (36 in 2018 to 49 in 2023-24.) |
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Clean Water and Sanitation | Increased from 63 in 2018 to 89 in 2023-24 |
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Affordable and Clean Energy | Highest score improvement (from 51 in 2018 to 96 in 2023-24) |
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Decent Work and Economic Growth | Strong economic growth (5.88% of annual growth rate ) |
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Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | Increased from 41 in 2018 to 61 in 2023-24 |
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Reduced Inequalities | Increased representation (Panchayati Raj Institutions by women and SC/ST persons) |
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Sustainable Cities and Communities | Significant increase (from 39 in 2018 to 83 in 2023-24) |
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Responsible Consumption and Production | Improved waste management |
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Climate Action | Drastic improvement (from 54 (Performer category) to 67 (Front Runner category). |
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Life on Land | Increased score (from 66 in Index 3 (2020-21) to 75 in Index 4 (2023-24).) |
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Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Increased legal identity and crime reporting |
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Key interventions facilitating SDG achievements include
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As World Population Day is observed on July 11th, there is much to look at in India’s demographic journey over the decades.
The Day is celebrated annually to emphasise the urgency and importance of population issues.
The world’s population is more than three times larger than it was in the mid-twentieth century.
Three components, namely fertility, mortality, and migration, play a pivotal role in shaping India’s demographic landscape.
India’s population dynamics is intertwined with its ‘development’ scenario.
Demographic dividend refers to the growth in an economy that is the result of a change in the age structure of a country’s population. This typically happens due to declining birth rates and mortality rates, leading to a larger proportion of the population being in the working age group (15-64 years old) compared to the dependent groups (children and elderly).
The following challenges associated with high populations need to be considered and tackled.
The government is committed to overcoming barriers related to access, misconceptions about contraceptive methods, lack of awareness, geographical and economic challenges, and restrictive social and cultural norms.
India needs to address income inequality, harness its demographic dividend by creating job opportunities for the youth of India and address changing health needs. For India to achieve the SDGs, the changing population dynamics has to be acknowledged while forming policies.
India’s demographic dividend must navigate the complexities of sustainable development, urbanisation, and migration. Integrating these factors into the policies ensures that demographic growth translates into a sustainable future and inclusive prosperity. Successful interventions must go hand-in-hand with niche strategies.
The Maharashtra government has tabled a bill, the Maharashtra Special Public Security Act, 2024, which empowers the state to label any group as illegal by notification in the official Gazette.
About: The term “urban naxals” is loosely applied to individuals in urban areas who support and promote Naxalite ideology through activism and advocacy, while active naxals engage in combat in the jungles and extensive Maoist-controlled regions.
Origin of Naxalism in India
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Elgar Parishad Event and Battle of Koregaon BhimaElgar Parishad Event:
Battle of Koregaon Bhima:
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The Maharashtra Urban Naxal Bill 2024 represents a contentious step towards addressing perceived threats of Naxalism in urban areas.
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