Daily Current Affairs  – 15 November 2022

In News Six Marwari horses have been exported from Jodhpur to Bangladesh where they will be used for carrying the cart of Bangladesh’s President. About  Marwari horse The Marwari horse breed originated in the Marwar region of Rajasthan, where hot arid desert conditions present a unique ecosystem.  Marwari horses are one of the finest breeds […]

In Context  Roche’s Alzheimer’s drug candidate could not be shown to slow dementia progression in two drug trials. About  The twin studies, known as Graduate 1 and 2, had not reached their main goal of showing that the drug gantenerumab could preserve abilities such as remembering, solving problems, orientation and personal care in patients suffering […]

In News The third edition of ‘Sea Vigil-22’ is all set to commence on the eastern seaboard as part of the nation-wide coastal defence exercise from November 15. About Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ It was conceptualised in 2018 to validate various measures that have been instituted towards enhancing maritime security since the 26/11 Mumbai attack. The […]

In News Recently, the Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy launched the Green Energy Open Access Portal. About  Aim: To ensure affordable, reliable, sustainable, and green energy for all and in continuation of several initiatives to promote clean and green energy by the Government of India Features: Any consumer with a connected […]

In News The illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing continues to rise beyond India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). About Most of the illegal activity is found in the Northern Indian Ocean Region (IOR). There has been a growing incidence of Chinese deep sea fishing trawlers in the Indian Ocean. More than 200 Chinese fishing vessels […]

In News India recently announced its long-term strategy to transition to a “low emissions” pathway at the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP) ongoing in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. More about the LT-LEDS (Long Term-Low Emission Development Strategy) Reaching the net-zero target: Every country has to submit its long-term strategy, showing how it plans to reach […]

In News India’s agriculture exports have grown 16.5% year-on-year in April-September, and look set to surpass the record $50.2 billion achieved in 2021-22 (April-March). Key Points Growing exports: India’s agriculture exports are growing, and could hit a new high this fiscal.  Major export item: But imports are growing faster, driven in large part by vegetable […]

In News Experts have recently flagged issues regarding General Network Access (GNA) regulations. The new connectivity regulation is slated to be opened from December 1, 2022.   Background The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the Inter State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022 (GNA Regulations) in June 2022. The […]

In News The Union government is pushing to set up 740 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for tribal students. About EMRS The EMRS model was first introduced in 1997-98. Aim:  To provide quality education to tribal students with residential facilities in remote corners.  To build schools at par with the Jawahar Navoday Vidyalayas and Kendriya […]

In Context Various parliament committees in India have held meetings to discuss the issue of online safety of women over the years. More about the news One of the reasons behind notifying the new IT rules had been rooted in the growing concern regarding the safety and security of users, particularly women and children. With […]