Current Affairs Digest: August 28, 2024

Current Affairs Digest: August 28, 2024

📰 Current Affairs Digest: August 28, 2024

Stay informed with our comprehensive Current Affairs Digest for August 28, 2024. From environmental fines to healthcare innovations, explore key developments in politics, science, and global issues. Perfect for competitive exam preparation and general knowledge enthusiasts.

🏭 NGT Cracks Down on Punjab's Waste Management

Why in news: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has fined Punjab Government ₹1,000 crore for poor waste management.

🔑 Key Points:

  • Fine to be deposited with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
  • Highlights challenges in Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management
  • Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) responsible for waste management

💡 Significance:

  • Emphasizes need for better waste management practices
  • Promotes circular economy and long-term planning

💊 Supreme Court Protects Consumers from Misleading Ayush Ads

Why in news: SC stayed Ayush Ministry's notification omitting rule 170 of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.

🔑 Key Points:

  • Rule 170 prohibits misleading advertisements of Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Unani drugs
  • Addresses issues like violation of consumer rights and potential health risks
  • Initiatives include GAMA portal and Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements

💡 Significance:

  • Protects consumers from false claims
  • Ensures ethical advertising practices in healthcare

📚 Classical Languages Seek Autonomy

Why in news: Centres for Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia demand autonomy for proper functioning.

🔑 Key Points:

  • India has six classical languages: Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia
  • Challenges include financial dependency, high vacancy, and unequal funding
  • Benefits of classical status: International awards, Centre of Excellence, UGC chairs

💡 Significance:

  • Promotes preservation and development of classical languages
  • Ensures equal treatment of all classical languages

👰 Himachal Pradesh Raises Women's Marriage Age

Why in news: Himachal Pradesh Assembly passes bill raising marriage age for women from 18 to 21.

🔑 Key Points:

  • Amends The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
  • Benefits: Gender equality, improved reproductive health, women empowerment
  • Concerns: Potential increase in illegal marriages, impact on marginalized communities

💡 Significance:

  • Aligns with SDG5 (Gender Equality) and SDG10 (Reduced Inequalities)
  • Addresses social and cultural patriarchal norms

🏥 National Medical Register (NMR) Portal Launched

Why in news: Union Health Minister launches comprehensive database for registered allopathic doctors.

🔑 Key Points:

  • Mandated under National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019
  • Linked with Aadhaar ID for authenticity
  • Functions as electronic register of licensed medical practitioners

💡 Significance:

  • Strengthens digital healthcare ecosystem
  • Improves access to quality medical professionals

💉 Breakthrough in Vaccine Technology

Why in news: Indian Immunologicals Limited develops needle-free intra-nasal booster vaccine using Codon De-optimisation Technology (CDT).

🔑 Key Points:

  • CDT involves decreasing underrepresented codon pairs
  • Benefits: Efficient virus attenuation, safe, takes less time
  • Applied in development of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

💡 Significance:

  • Advances in vaccine technology
  • Potential for quicker and safer vaccine development

⚖️ Sanction for Prosecuting Public Servants

Why in news: Karnataka Governor approves investigation for prosecution of Chief Minister.

🔑 Key Points:

  • Requirement of sanction before prosecution of public servants
  • Legal Framework: Section 218 of BNSS, Sections 17A and 19 of Prevention of Corruption Act
  • Competent authority: State/Central government or authority with power to remove public servant

💡 Significance:

  • Protects public servants from malicious prosecution
  • Ensures accountability in public service

🏆 7th Anubhav Awards Ceremony

Why in news: Ceremony to be held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

🔑 Key Points:

  • Given by Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare
  • Based on experiences shared by retiring central government employees
  • Aim: To foster good governance and administrative reforms

💡 Significance:

  • Recognizes contributions of retiring employees
  • Helps improve future governance practices

🌐 Axis of Resistance: A Geopolitical Force

Why in news: Experts believe Iran can launch an attack on Israel through 'axis of resistance' coalition.

🔑 Key Points:

  • Network of autonomous militant Islamist groups led by Iran
  • Members: Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Houthis
  • Hezbollah is the biggest and most capable member

💡 Significance:

  • Influences geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East
  • Potential impact on regional stability

🌱 Green Shoots in FMCG Sector

Why in news: RBI highlights role of rural economy as green shoots in FMCG sector.

🔑 Key Points:

  • Green Shoots: Signs of economic growth after a downturn
  • FMCG sector: Characterized by high turnover consumer packaged goods
  • Examples: Detergents, toiletries, cosmetics

💡 Significance:

  • Indicates potential economic recovery
  • Highlights importance of rural economy in FMCG growth

💧 New Oral Cholera Vaccine: Hillchol

Why in news: Bharat Biotech launches Hillchol, an oral cholera vaccine.

🔑 Key Points:

  • Inactivated, single-strain oral vaccine for children older than one year
  • Addresses global shortage of cholera vaccines
  • Cholera: Acute diarrheal infection caused by Vibrio Cholerae bacteria

💡 Significance:

  • Potential to reduce cholera outbreaks globally
  • Improves public health measures against waterborne diseases

💰 India's First AT-1 Perpetual Bond

Why in news: First additional Tier I (AT-1) perpetual bond issued after recent rule changes.

🔑 Key Points:

  • Perpetual bonds: Fund-raising instruments without maturity date
  • Pay coupon or interest at fixed date for perpetuity
  • Investors can get principal back by selling in secondary market or when issuer redeems

💡 Significance:

  • New avenue for long-term fund-raising
  • Potential impact on financial markets

☀️ Solar Paraboloid: The Future of Solar Energy

Why in news: Solar Paraboloid seen as frontier technology in improving solar energy efficiency.

🔑 Key Points:

  • Advanced form of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)
  • Uses Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC)
  • Advantages: High temperature operation, higher thermal efficiency
  • Challenges: High upfront costs, infrastructure requirements

💡 Significance:

  • Potential to enhance solar energy efficiency
  • Contributes to renewable energy advancements

🌊 Rising Sea Levels Threaten Pacific Islands

Why in news: WMO report shows sea level rise faster in Pacific Ocean than global average.

🔑 Key Points:

  • Pacific Islands at higher risk despite low emissions contribution
  • Vulnerabilities: Low elevation, coastal population concentration
  • Impacts: Threatens infrastructure and communities

💡 Significance:

  • Highlights climate change impacts on vulnerable regions
  • Emphasizes need for global climate action

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