Grain ATM
13 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Odisha have launched India’s first 24/7 grain dispensing machine, named...
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Integrating Radiocarbon Data into Climate Models
13 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A study published in Science magazine using radiocarbon from Cold War nuclear tests reveals that plants absorb more CO2...
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FDI in Manufacturing
13 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada gave the information in Parliament that Foreign direct investment...
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RBI Increases Frequency of Credit Information Reporting to Enhance Borrower Transparency
12 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a new decision to increase the frequency with which lenders report credit...
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India to Roll Out New Treatment Regimen for Drug-Resistant TB
12 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: India is set to introduce the BPaL (bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid) regimen for all multi/extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis patients, with...
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CDSCO Waives Local Clinical Trials for New Drugs Approved in Developed Countries
12 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) announced that it will waive local clinical trials for new drugs already...
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DRDO Develops Lightest Bullet-Proof Jacket for Enhanced Protection
12 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has developed a new Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ) featuring the lightest Front...
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Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana
12 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: To stay ahead in the biofuels sector and attract more investment, the Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the...
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World Lion Day
12 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Despite the South African government’s decision to phase out and eventually close the lion farming industry, a new study...
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World Biofuel Day
12 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Biofuels have gained attention in recent years due to a number of factors, such as rising concerns about climate...
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New Line Projects Across Indian Railways
12 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved eight projects from the Ministry...
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PM-PRANAM
10 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: PM-PRANAM aims to complement efforts initiated by States/UTs to save the health of Mother Earth by promoting sustainable and...
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Hidden Genes: A New Frontier in Genetics
10 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A new study by Columbia researchers reveals that bacteria can create free-floating and temporary genes, suggesting that similar genes...
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Antarctica’s Deep-Winter Heatwave
10 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: For the second consecutive year, Antarctica is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave during its winter season, with average ground temperatures...
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DNA Profiling and Justice System
10 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: In mid-June, the Madras High Court examined, in detail, the wisdom of relying on DNA evidence alone to establish...
