Page-37 of Current Affairs - November, 2024

Nickel Toxicity Linked to Sterol Biosynthesis in Cells

November 5, 2024

Researchers from the University of Georgia published an important study in the journal PLoS Genetics. They discovered a link between nickel exposure and sterol deficiency in mammalian and fungal cells. This connection was unexpected and has implications for understanding nickel ..

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Tamil Nadu Court Advances Invasive Species Eradication Efforts

November 5, 2024

The Madras High Court reported progress in eradicating exotic and invasive species from Tamil Nadu’s forests. The focus is on a specific invasive species, Senna spectabilis, which is set to be completely removed by October 1, 2025. This initiative is ..

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New Director General Appointed for International Solar Alliance

November 5, 2024

The seventh session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly took place in New Delhi on November 5, 2024. Mr Ashish Khanna from India was selected as the new Director General. He succeeds Dr Ajay Mathur, who has led the ..

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CCPA’s New Guidelines Combat Greenwashing in Advertising

November 5, 2024

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued new guidelines targeting misleading environmental claims in advertisements. This move aims to combat greenwashing, a practice where companies exaggerate or fabricate their environmental benefits. Startups in India are now consulting lawyers to ensure ..

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Supreme Court Orders National Policy on GM Crops

November 5, 2024

The Supreme Court of India mandated the Union government to create a national policy on genetically modified (GM) crops. This follows a split decision on the environmental release of GM mustard. The court brought into light the need for public ..

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GEO-7 Report: A Global Call for Environmental Action

November 5, 2024

An important global effort is underway, led by hundreds of scientists drafting the GEO-7 report. This initiative, under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), aims to address critical environmental challenges. The seventh edition of the Global Environment Outlook (GEO) is ..

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Kerala’s Coastal Zone Management Plan Approved

November 5, 2024

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change approved Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMPs) for ten coastal districts in Kerala. This decision aligns with the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification of 2019. It allows for relaxed rules, enabling development ..

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Punjab’s Hybrid Rice Controversy

November 5, 2024

Punjab’s paddy milling sector is facing challenges regarding the late storage of paddy. The controversy revolves around hybrid rice seeds, specifically Sava 7501, Sava 7301, and 468. While hybrid rice is known for enhancing productivity globally, Punjab rice millers question ..

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