Source- This post on Valley fever has been created based on the article “California drought boosts dangerous airborne fungus, valley fever to peak” published in “India Today” on 7th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, there has been a rise in cases of Valley fever across California. About Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) Aspects Description About 1. Valley… Continue reading Valley fever
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Access to the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF)
Source: The post on Access to the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF)is based on the article “Can Kerala access funds from the Loss and Damage Fund?” published in “The Hindu” on 6th September 2024. Why in the News? The devastating landslides that struck Kerala’s Wayanad district in August 2023 have sparked a discussion on whether subnational… Continue reading Access to the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF)
Food Recovery to Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME)
Source- This post on Food Recovery to Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME) has been created based on the article “Food banks can prevent GHG emissions equivalent to taking 900 cars off road for a year: Data” published in “Down to Earth” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? As per recent estimates from a new methodology called… Continue reading Food Recovery to Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME)
Indian Pomegranates
Source- This post on Indian Pomegranates has been created based on the article “APEDA facilitates first consignment of Indian Pomegranates from Mumbai to Melbourne” published in “PIB” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the export of the first consignment of Indian pomegranates from Mumbai… Continue reading Indian Pomegranates
Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI)
Source- This post on Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI) has been created based on the article “What is vertical fiscal imbalance?” published in “The Hindu” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? The issue of Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI) in India has recently gained attention due to increasing concerns over the financial relationship between the Union government… Continue reading Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI)
23rd Law Commission of India
Source- This post on Law Commission of India has been created based on the article “What is the Law Commission: its role, members, & recommendations“ published in “Indian Express” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? The Union government has established the 23rd Law Commission of India which is effective from September 1. It will serve… Continue reading 23rd Law Commission of India
Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence
Source- This post on Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence has been created based on the article “Explained: The significance of the first global ‘legally binding’ pact on use of AI” published in “Indian Express” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? The United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom (UK) are… Continue reading Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based Software
Source- This post on GNSS-Based Toll Collection System has been created based on the article “How navigation satellite-based tolling, live monitoring of plazas can lower wait times” published in “Indian Express” on 5th September 2024. Why in News? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has announced the implementation of a Global Navigation Satellite System… Continue reading Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based Software
Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS)
Source- This post on Centralized pension payment system (CPPS) has been created based on the article “CPPS gets green light; pensioners to get payments via any bank, branch” published in “The Hindu” on 5th September 2024. Why in News? The Union Minister of Labour and Employment and the Chairperson of the EPF’s Central Board of Trustees… Continue reading Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS)
Centre’s Directive for Enhancing Security of Healthcare Workers
Source- This post on Centre’s Directive for Enhancing Security of Healthcare Workers has been created based on the article “Centre suggests measures to enhance security at hospitals” published in “The Hindu” on 5th September 2024. Why in News? The Union Health Secretary has urged states to implement a series of security measures to ensure a safer… Continue reading Centre’s Directive for Enhancing Security of Healthcare Workers
