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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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Rising Heart Disease Risk Among Young Women

November 5, 2024

A 32-year-old marketing executive recently experienced severe fatigue and mild chest discomfort, leading her to the emergency room. Initial tests revealed she had suffered a heart attack, despite atypical symptoms. This case marks the rising concern of heart disease among ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 5, 2024

November 5, 2024

11. Where was the seventh session of the International Solar Alliance held? [A] New Delhi[B] Chennai[C] Bhopal[D] Hyderabad Show Answer Correct Answer: A [New Delhi] Notes:The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly starts today at Bharat Mandapam ..

Dr. Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes Appointed Secretary General of World Agriculture Forum

November 4, 2024

Dr. Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes, who has been leading the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), will soon step into a new role as the Secretary General of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) in November 2024. This is ..

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Duma Boko Declared Botswana’s Sixth President

November 4, 2024

Duma Boko, from the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), has been announced as Botswana’s new president. This is a big change in Botswana’s politics, as he replaces the long-ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). Chief Justice Terence Rannowane shared the news ..

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