Subject: Geography
Vietnam has requested China to honor the Gulf of Tonkin delimitation agreement.
Background
About GULF OF TONKIN
Source: Times Of India
Subject: History
Why in News?
The United States recently returned twenty-two historic artifacts to Japan that were taken following the Battle of Okinawa during World War II.
About Battle of Okinawa:
Source: Hindustan Times
Subject: International Relations
Why in News?
Lawmakers in the European Parliament recently voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Artificial Intelligence Act.
About European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act:
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Environment and Ecology
Why in News?
The sea surface temperature for February 2024 hit a record high of 21.06 degrees Celsius, the highest since 1979.
Causes of Rising Ocean Temperatures
Impacts of Rising Sea Surface Temperatures
Source: Indian Express
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Subject: Science and Technology
Why in News?
Recently, astronomers have identified 7 potential 'ghost particles' that traversed through the planet.
Background:
About Ghost Particles:
Key points about Neutrinos:
Recent Developments in Neutrino Detection:
Source: Frontline
Subject: Economy
Why in News?
Complaints under the Reserve Bank's ombudsman schemes surged by 68% to 7.03 lakh in the fiscal year 2022-23. These complaints covered various areas such as mobile/electronic banking, loans, ATM/debit cards, credit cards, pension payments, remittances, and para banking.
Source: PIB
Subject: Economy
Why in News?
The financial support for the Rubber sector through the 'Sustainable & Inclusive Development of Natural Rubber Sector (SIDNRS)' has been raised by 23% from Rs 576.41 crore to Rs 708.69 crore for the upcoming 2 financial years (2024-25 and 2025-26).
Background:
Sustainable & Inclusive Development of Natural Rubber Sector (SIDNRS) Scheme:
Objectives:
Components of the Scheme:
Source: PIB
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