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Today's Headlines - 22 August 2024

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OTTs under Telecom Act

GS Paper II

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In its submission to the TRAI’s consultation paper on service authorisations, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), which represents the three telecom companies Jio, Airtel and Vi, said: “As per our understanding, OTT Communication services are covered under the new Telecom Act as an access service.

New Foster Care Guidelines in India

GS Paper II

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The Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry has recently revised India's Model Foster Care Guidelines, introducing significant changes that allow single individuals to foster and adopt children.

UN Unveils Blueprint for Global Tax Reform

GS Paper II

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In response to the urgent need to reform the global tax system, the United Nations has unveiled the outline of a new universal tax compact, a historic step toward reshaping the financial landscape.

“Two-Factor Authentication” Approach in Fiscal Policy

GS Paper III

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The government has announced plans to adopt a new fiscal framework, set to be implemented by 2026-27. Under this new system, the fiscal deficit will be managed with a focus on ensuring a declining debt-to-GDP ratio, rather than adhering to a fixed target.

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India’s first tagging of Horseshoe Crabs

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India’s first tagging of horseshoe crabs was kicked off by the Zoological Survey of India and Odisha Forest Department.

New Discovery in Lightning and Space Weather

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In a groundbreaking study published in Science Advances scientists from the University of Alaska Fairbanks reported the discovery of a new type of whistler wave, generated by a previously unknown mechanism.

RBI Governor Named Top Central Banker Globally

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For the second consecutive year, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been given an “A+” rating in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2024.

Nanoparticle based Drug Delivery

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A novel drug delivery method promises to improve the treatment of fungal infections, particularly for patients with asthma, cystic fibrosis, HIV, cancer, or those undergoing long-term corticosteroid therapy.

New Miniature Tool Revolutionizing Plant Genome Editing

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A team of researchers from the ICAR-National Rice Research Institute and Pennsylvania State University has developed a groundbreaking genome-editing tool, offering new possibilities for agriculture.

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