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The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has maintained India's position in the 'Priority Watchlist,' highlighting persistent challenges in the protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights. India has been identified as one of the most challenging countries in this regard.
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The recent Supreme Court ruling rejecting pleas for a full count of Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips during electronic voting machine (EVM) elections has sparked debates on the integrity and transparency of India's electoral process.
While the Supreme Court's verdict reaffirms the integrity of India's electoral process, ongoing vigilance and scrutiny are essential to address concerns related to transparency, accountability, and electoral integrity. Ensuring trust and confidence in the electoral system remains paramount for upholding the principles of democracy in India.
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A remarkable discovery of a coin hoard has been made in Phanigiri village of Nagaram mandal, located in Suryapet district.
Fact Box: Ikshvaku period
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Recent research by scientists at the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has revealed the profound influence of bathymetry on Indian Ocean currents. Their findings shed light on the intricate dynamics of ocean circulation, offering valuable insights for understanding marine phenomena.
Fact Box: Surface Currents and Deep Currents Ocean Currents are of two main types:
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj commemorates 24th April of every year as the National Panchayati Raj Day (NPRD).
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Several members of Dongria Kondh community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), have warned of boycotting the upcoming elections unless ‘false’ cases registered against them for anti-mining protests and for allegedly having Maoist links are withdrawn.
Fact Box: Niyamgiri Hills
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The rising incidence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) across the globe has become a concern for doctors.
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Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), as a part of the Earth Day Celebrations, installed and activated India’s biggest Climate Clock on the CSIR Headquarters Building in New Delhi.
Fact Box: About CSIR
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The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction for the sale of Government Securities worth Rs 32,000 crore.
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Intellectual property rights (IPR) |
Intellectual property rights (IPR) refers to the legal rights given to the inventor or creator to protect his invention or creation for a certain period of time. |
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Ocean currents |
Ocean currents are the continuous, predictable, directional movement of seawater driven by gravity, wind (Coriolis Effect), and water density. |
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Treasury bills |
Treasury bills are money market instruments issued by the Government of India as a promissory note with guaranteed repayment at a later date. |
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The recent parliamentary elections in the Maldives have resulted in a significant victory for President Mohammad Muizzu’s party, the PNC, granting them a "super-majority" in the People’s Majlis.
Mains Question:
Evaluate the implications of the recent parliamentary elections in the Maldives on regional dynamics and Indo-Maldivian relations, and propose strategies to enhance mutual trust and cooperation in the context of evolving geopolitical shifts.
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Global concerns arise over the dominance of western currencies in the global financial system, prompting discussions among developing nations like Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) about alternative currencies.
Mains Question:
Discuss the implications of the dominance of western currencies in the global financial system on developing nations, and evaluate potential strategies to address financial disparities and promote equitable international cooperation.
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A recent report predicts significant global income loss by 2050 due to climate change, with disproportionate impacts on vulnerable nations like India
Mains Question:
Evaluate the socio-economic impacts of climate change on vulnerable nations like India, and discuss policy measures required to mitigate these risks and promote sustainable development in the face of climate variability.
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