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Today's Headlines - 13 April 2024

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The Plastic Overshoot Day report

GS Paper III

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The Plastic Overshoot Day report by Swiss non-profit EA Earth Action also said global plastic waste generation has risen by 7.11 per cent since 2021.

Allow only Indian entities to participate in regulatory sandbox: TRAI

GS Paper II

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TRAI has recommended that only Indian nationals or entities should be eligible to participate in telecom regulatory sandboxes (RS) that can provide real-time but regulated access to networks and customer resources during product or technology tests.

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India Helping 5 Nations Develop Early Warning Systems

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India is helping Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Mauritius develop early warning systems to reduce the loss of life and property due to extreme weather events.

Baisakhi

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Vaisakhi, the spring festival observed on April 13th, 2024, marks the first day of the month of Vaisakh and the beginning of the harvest season.

Baobab  Tree : Conserve the iconic trees

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In a groundbreaking conservation endeavour, the Global Society for the Preservation of Baobabs and Mangroves (GSPBM) has initiated a mission to rejuvenate the iconic baobab trees. These ancient giants, threatened by deforestation and climate change, are receiving a lifeline through seedling transplantation.

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act

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The Delhi High Court has recently observed that the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is applicable to each woman, irrespective of religious affiliation or social background.

CDP-SURAKSHA

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The Government launched a new platform that will allow an instant disbursal of subsidy to Horticulture farmers in their bank account by utilising the e-RUPI voucher.

CIC pulls up EC for not replying to RTI query on EVMs

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The Central Information Commission (CIC) has expressed “severe displeasure” over the Election Commission (EC) not furnishing a reply to an RTI plea raising questions on the credibility of EVMs and VVPAT machines.

A Sicilian volcano is blowing smoke rings in the sky. What are volcanic vortex rings

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Mount Etna, the largest volcano in Europe, and among the world’s most active and iconic volcanoes, has been sending up almost perfect rings of smoke into the air. The rings are a rare phenomenon that scientists refer to as volcanic vortex rings.

The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB)

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FSIB, the headhunter for directors of state-owned banks and financial institutions, has recommended the name of IFCI MD as SIDBI head.