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Today's Headlines - 08 January 2024

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Structured Negotiation: Catalyst for Disability Rights Advancement

GS Paper II

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Structured negotiation proves effective in resolving disability rights cases, promoting accessibility and compliance with social welfare legislation.


India As a Market of Generic Drugs

GS Paper III

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Janaushadhi Kendras are at the centre of a rising wave of non-branded generic medicines and could be replicated in other countries.


Lemongrass, Mint spread scent of change in Odisha

GS Paper-III

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In Odisha tribal communities have found a viable and sustainable alternative to traditional rain-fed agriculture. High-value aromatic crops and floriculture have recently emerged as a means to supplement their livelihood.


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Unusually large, alligator-like new species found in Mexico

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Scientists found a big scaly animal, like an alligator, in the treetops of southern Mexico. It's a new species that stays hidden by blending into the leaves.


 

African raptor population declines 88% in 40 years: Report

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The latest study published in the journal “Nature Ecology & Evolution” indicates a widespread decline of about 88% in the raptor population across Africa over the past four decades.


Distrust of employers is bred into Indian policy

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Jan Vishwas Bill 1.0 recognised the distrust issue of employers regarding regulatory burdens in labour laws but couldn’t do enough. A Jan Vishwas 2.0 aiming to accelerate job creation is needed.


In shocking first, shark’s fin regenerates less than a year after being ‘torn by humans’

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Near the coast of the US state of Florida, a silky shark regrew a section of its fin a year after suffering a traumatic injury showing super healing abilities.