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South Africa amends guidelines to allow genetically modified children.
Conventions Related to Heritable Human Genome Editing
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Eugenics is the study or practice of improving the human species by selectively mating people with specific desirable hereditary traits. |
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Case Study: South Africa’s Approach to Heritable Human Genome Editing (HHGE)
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Heritable human genome editing (HHGE) can prevent genetic disorders but raises ethical issues of safety, consent, and equity. Effective regulation is essential to maximise its benefits while safeguarding human dignity and genetic diversity.
Greenhouse gas levels surged to a new record in 2023, rising by more than 10% in just two decades, according to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
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About Global Warming Potential (GWP)
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The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently released its 2024 Review of Maritime Transport.
Role of Maritime Transport in Indian EconomyMaritime transport is very significant to India’s economic growth, It contributes significantly to trade, employment, and infrastructure development.
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At the invitation of India’s Prime Minister, President of Spain Mr. Pedro Sanchez, visited India recently.
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) report reveals India’s heavy reliance on imports for critical minerals.
About IEEFA
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Critical Mineral Mission
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A report by the Soil Association Exchange highlights that farms using a mixed enterprise system with both arable crops and livestock can increase soil organic carbon (SOC) by one-third compared to farms growing crops alone.
Carbon SequestrationCarbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere to reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere and limit climate change. There are two main types of carbon sequestration:
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Recently the Union Cabinet has decided to extend Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) coverage to all senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of income.
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana: Launched in 2018 as the world’s largest publicly funded health assurance scheme, it initially targeted vulnerable populations covering 55 crore individuals from 12.34 crore families.
UNRWA: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees
Context: Israel’s parliament recently passed two Bills to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
Context: Union Home Minister recently launched the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application to “integrate technology with governance”.
Context: Union Home Minister has inaugurated the newly constructed passenger terminal building and a cargo gate named ‘Maitri Dwar’ at the Land Port in Petrapole, on the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal.
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