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Today's Headlines - 06 November 2023

Central government blocks 22 betting apps

GS Paper II

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The government ordered the blocking of 22 betting apps and websites, including Mahadev Book and Reddyannaprestopro.


Mudumalai Tiger Reserve: 50 Odonata species identified

Relevance: GS III

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In a recent survey, around 50 Odonata (the insect order comprising dragonflies) species were identified in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR).


Embedded Finance

GS Paper III

News Excerpt: Embedded finance has emerged as an innovative approach to connect with a vast pool of consumers.


Annual State of Climate Services Report

GS Paper III

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The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in its Annual State Of Climate Services Report has warned that the world is warming at a faster rate.

CCI’s new merger norms

GS Paper III

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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) published draft regulations that would bring significant changes in its merger control regime.

Learning from Bhutan's Compassion

GS Paper IV

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Recently Bhutan Became the First country in the world to fully sterilise and vaccinate all its street dogs, in a 14-year project.

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Tellurium

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Tellurium is produced in Neutron Star Mergers.

Zika genome

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Genomic studies are opening new windows into understanding the complex interaction of Zika and dengue viruses’ infections.

New species of epiphytic plant discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

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Recently,Scientists of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have discovered a new species of epiphytic plant