Current Affairs 12 June 2024
Contents: New Drug to Treat Alzheimer’s Context: Researchers develop new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About new Alzheimer’s drug – Donanemab: What is Donanemab? Alzheimer’s Disease How can Alzheimer’s be prevented? -Source; The Indian Express IISc develops new remediation process for removing heavy metal […]
India’s Green Energy Rise, Including ‘Green Coal’
Context: The Reserve Bank of India’s latest report highlights a significant surge in global optimism about India’s economic prospects, particularly within the energy sector. This year, green energy projects valued at approximately Rs 700 billion are set to commence, marking a major milestone in investment. Relevance: Mains Question: What is green coal and how does it differ from the traditional […]
Ban on Books and Films
Context: The potential for protests, communal tension, or threats to law and order should not be used as grounds to halt the screening of a film. A state government’s recent decision to delay the release of a film for two weeks infringes on the freedom of expression under the guise of maintaining order and preventing […]
About ATL Tinkerpreneur 2024
Focus: GS III- Science and Technology Why in News? The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog recently announced the commencement of applications for the prestigious ‘ATL Tinkerpreneur 2024’. ATL Tinkerpreneur 2024: It a flagship summer boot camp under AIM’s Atal Tinkering Labs program. This boot camp is now open to all schools across India including non […]
Japan India Maritime Exercise-2024
Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The eighth edition of bilateral Japan – India Maritime Exercise 2024 (JIMEX 24) is set to commence in Japan. Phases of the Exercise: Objectives:
PIB Summaries 12 June 2024
Contents: Japan India Maritime Exercise-2024 Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The eighth edition of bilateral Japan – India Maritime Exercise 2024 (JIMEX 24) is set to commence in Japan. Phases of the Exercise: Objectives: ATL Tinkerpreneur 2024 Focus: GS III- Science and Technology Why in News? The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI […]
About Biopharmaceutical Alliance
Context: The Biopharmaceutical Alliance was recently inaugurated in San Diego during the Bio International Convention 2024, the world’s largest biopharmaceutical exhibition. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Biopharmaceutical Alliance: -Source: The Hindu
About Operation Bluestar
Context: Slogans favouring Khalistan (sovereign state for Sikhs) were raised recently in the premises of the Golden Temple complex in Punjab’s Amritsar during the 40th anniversary of ‘Operation Bluestar’. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Operation Bluestar Timeline of the Operation: Aftermath: -Source: The Hindu
About Duty Drawback Scheme
Context: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) recently started automatic electronic payment of duty drawback amounts directly into exporters’ bank accounts. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Duty Drawback Scheme Key Facts about Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) -Source: The Hindu
Delhi High Court’s Ruling on CIC’s Jurisdiction Over MPLADS Funds
Context: Recently, the Delhi High Court has ruled that the Central Information Commission (CIC) has no jurisdiction to comment on the utilisation of funds under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Background of the Court’s Ruling Court’s Ruling MPLAD Scheme: MPLADS […]