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Today's Headlines - 14 April 2024

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AI promises a booster dose for Indian pharma

GS Paper III

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As the Indian pharmaceutical industry stands at the crossroads of tradition and technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a transformative force poised to revolutionise drug discovery, development, and patient care.

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Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

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A disputed recent decision by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to allow carbon offsetting for Scope 3 emissions of enterprises with SBTi-based climate targets has sparked debate and scepticism.

Siachen Day Commemorates Indian Army’s operation Meghdoot

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On the Baisakhi of 1984, the Indian Army, in a daring military operation, landed its troops along Saltoro ridgeline at Bilafond La, followed by Sia La, to pre-empt Pakistan army plans to occupy Siachen Glacier. 

Did you know Venus is leaking?

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Recent studies have suggested that gases are escaping from the venus which explains the possible phenomenon of how the planet lost its water.

Patriot Air-Defense System

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Germany agreed to send a Patriot air-defense system to Ukraine,  as well as air-defense missiles for existing systems.”

14 villages grapple with ‘privilege’ of voting twice

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About 4,000 voters from 14 villages along the border between Maharashtra and Telangana could be the only ones in India to have the “privilege” to vote twice in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Concurrent heatwave and extreme sea level’ Event

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A study in Communications Earth & Environment reports a rise in concurrent heatwaves and extreme sea level rise at coastal locations between 1998 and 2017. These events may occur five times more often between 2025 and 2049 under a high emissions scenario.

New UPI rules for access for prepaid instruments

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to allow individuals to make payments from prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) like digital wallets using UPI through any third party app.

Whooping cough outbreak

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Whooping cough outbreak has left health authorities across different countries worried. Apart from several deaths reported in China, cases have also been reported in the US, UK, Philippines, Czech Republic and the Netherlands. More common in children and infants, this deadly infection can be a cause of concern in the coming days.

Remove Bournvita from 'health drinks' section

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The Commerce and Industry Ministry said in an advisory to all e-commerce companies to remove drinks and beverages, including Bournvita, from the health drinks category from their portals or sites.