Subject: History
Why in News?
Recently, Prime Minister paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his Jayanti.
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Source: PIB
Subject: Geography
Why in News?
The state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) recently discovered two significant natural gas reserves in the Mahanadi basin block in the Bay of Bengal.
About Mahanadi River Basin:
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Source: Live Mint
Subject: History
Why in News?
Recently, the Prime Minister of India visited the Kalaram Mandir on the banks of the Godavari in the Panchavati area of Nashik, Maharashtra.
About Kalaram temple:
Historical Significance
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Governance
Why in News?
Recently, the 17th Report on States/Union Territories performance on Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) for the month of December 2023 was released.
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About CPGRAMS:-
Source: PIB
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Subject: Science and Technology
Why in News?
Recently a breakthrough in Diabetes was seen with a study using FDA-Approved Drugs to show regeneration of Insulin Production in 48 Hours.
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Source: Science Alert
Subject: Defence and Security
Why in the News?
The Minister of State for Defence recently flagged off the indigenously developed Astra Missiles for supply to the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Bharat Dynamics in Hyderabad.
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Source: Times of India
Subject: Defence and Security
Why in News?
The Indian Army has recently adopted Topa Pir village in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, as a model village under Operation Sadbhavana.
Operation Sadbhavana
Adoption of Topa Pir Village
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Economics
Why in News?
The article underscores the urgent need for comprehensive regulation in India’s online gaming industry due to emerging market failures causing societal harm and financial losses. It emphasizes the challenges posed by the cross-border nature of the internet and the proliferation of illegal operators, highlighting the necessity for government intervention.
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Insufficient regulation in the online gaming industry is leading to severe consequences, including societal harm and financial losses. The delayed implementation of regulatory measures further exacerbates the problems, emphasizing the need for urgent action. The comparison with the UK’s regulatory model highlights the potential benefits of strict enforcement and harm reduction strategies.
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Source: The Hindu
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