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Study Spotlights India’s Alarming Cancer Burden

January 4, 2024

India ranks second only to China in Asia’s cancer burden with over 1.2 million new cases and 930,000 deaths recorded in 2019, according to a Lancet study highlighting the continent’s escalating affliction. Key Asia Figures New Cases in 2019:4 million ..

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Green Cover Index for National Highways

January 4, 2024

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a 3-year agreement with the Indian Space Research Organization’s National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) to create a unified ‘Green Cover Index’ gauging afforestation level along India’s vast highway network using satellite ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 4, 2024

January 4, 2024

11. Which organization recently issued the standard operating procedure (SOP) for summoning government officials in judicial proceedings? [A] Law Commission of India[B] Supreme Court of India[C] High Court of Delhi[D] Ministry of Law and Justice Show Answer Correct Answer: B ..

UPSC Current Affairs – January 4, 2024

January 4, 2024

Thanjavur Doll Craftsmanship GS-1-Indian Culture Facts for Pre & Mains:  Thanjavur’s traditional bobble-head and roly-poly dolls face competition from modern toys, impacting local artisans. Artisans like S. Bhoopathy, despite challenges, continue the craft passed down through generations, with only a ..

Pakistan: Proposed Acquisition of J-31 Chinese Stealth Fighters

January 4, 2024

As per media reports, Pakistan is in talks with China to acquire the J-31 stealth fighter aircraft, which bears similarities to American-made F-35 and F-22 jets. If acquired, these new fighters could replace older F-16s in Pakistan’s fleet. Pakistan’s Existing ..

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CCRAS and NCISM Launch ‘SMART 2.0’ to Mainstream Ayurveda Research

January 4, 2024

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) along with the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has initiated the ‘SMART 2.0’ program on January 3rd. It aims to promote evidence-based clinical research on priority Ayurveda interventions ..

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The Emerging Threat of ‘Cyber Kidnapping’

January 4, 2024

The recent case of a Chinese student found unharmed in the US after his parents paid an $80,000 ransom to alleged ‘kidnappers’ has spotlighted the growing menace of cyber extortion plots globally involving convincing victims to isolate themselves. What is ..

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Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fibre Connection

January 4, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated a submarine fiber optic connectivity project for the Lakshadweep islands along with over Rs 1,150 crore worth of development initiatives spanning sectors like technology, healthcare, education and energy. Connecting Lakshadweep to High-Speed Internet The ..

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Transport Strike Over Stringent Hit-Run Penalties Hits Fuel Supply

January 3, 2024

A 3-day nationwide strike launched on Jan 1st by truckers, bus and tanker operators against tough new fines for hit-and-run accidents has disrupted mobility and fuel availability in parts of India. Context of the New Hit-and-Run Law The recently introduced ..

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India to End Free Movement Regime Permitting Border Crossing Into Myanmar

January 3, 2024

The Indian government has decided to terminate the Free Movement Regime (FMR) allowing visa-free 16-kilometer entry into each other’s territory for people living along the India-Myanmar border. Advanced fencing will be erected to fully seal the porous frontier. What is ..

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