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Report on Severity of Road Accident Fatalities

Context

  • The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the NGO SaveLIFE Foundation released the joint report on India’s top 100 districts in terms of severity of road accident fatalities.

    • Major Findings

  • Uttar Pradesh accounted for most of the top 20 districts in fatalities.
  • Tamil Nadu has 19 “severe” districts in terms of fatalities, followed by 11 districts in Maharashtra, nine districts in Karnataka and eight in Rajasthan.
  • Most accidents are concentrated in known locations, such as specific road stretches, crash-prone spots, and police station areas. 

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    सड़क दुर्घटना जनित मृत्यु की गंभीरता पर रिपोर्ट”

    संदर्भ  

  • सड़क परिवहन और राजमार्ग मंत्रालय (MoRTH) तथा एनजीओ सेव लाइफ फाउंडेशन ने भारत के शीर्ष 100 जिलों पर सड़क दुर्घटना जनित मृत्यु की गंभीरता के संदर्भ में संयुक्त रिपोर्ट जारी की।

    • मुख्य निष्कर्ष 

  • उत्तर प्रदेश ने मृत्यु दर के मामले में शीर्ष 20 जिलों में सबसे अधिक स्थान प्राप्त किया।
  • अधिकांश दुर्घटनाएँ ज्ञात स्थानों पर केंद्रित हैं, जैसे विशेष सड़क खंड, दुर्घटना-प्रवण स्थान और पुलिस थाने के क्षेत्र।

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    भारत की ओलंपिक महत्वाकांक्षा: संस्थागत सुधार और शासन

    भारत के प्रधानमंत्री ने ओलंपिक खेलों (2036) की मेजबानी करने के भारत के लक्ष्य को दोहराया है। यह राष्ट्रमंडल खेलों (2030) की मेजबानी के निर्णय और घरेलू मंचों के विस्तार पर आधारित है, ताकि खिलाड़ियों की भागीदारी एवं अनुभव को व्यापक बनाया जा सके।

    News In Short 15-01-2026

    Context

  • PM Modi hailed the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam in strengthening cultural understanding, fostering academic and people-to-people exchanges and creating lasting bonds.

    • Kashi-Tamil Sangamam

  • Organized by: Ministry of Education.
  • Launched in: 2022.
  • Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 began on December 2, 2025, carrying forward the cultural and civilisational link between Tamil Nadu and Kashi.

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    India Position on Futuristic Marine and Space Biotechnology

    In News 

  • Futuristic space and marine biotechnology research focuses on using underexplored environments, such as the deep oceans and outer space, to develop new biological knowledge, materials, and manufacturing processes. 

    • What are Marine biotechnology and Space biotechnology?

  • Marine biotechnology: It involves studying microorganisms, algae, and other marine life to discover bioactive compounds, enzymes, biomaterials, food ingredients, and biostimulants.
  • These organisms have evolved to survive high pressure, salinity, low light, and nutrient-poor conditions making them valuable for industrial and climate-resilient applications.
  • Space biotechnology: It studies how microbes, plants, and human biological systems behave under microgravity and radiation.

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    Delhi to Earn Revenue from ‘Carbon Credits’

    Context

  • Delhi government has announced that it has approved a framework for carbon credit monetisation. 

    • About

  • Delhi government activities such as operating electric buses, plantation drives, promoting solar energy and waste management, will be used to generate carbon credits under the new policy. 
  • The reduction in emissions through these initiatives will be scientifically measured, registered as carbon credits, and sold in national and international carbon markets to generate revenue.

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    Employment and Social Trends 2026 Report: ILO

    Context

  • Recently, the International Labour Organization (ILO) released its latest World Employment and Social Outlook (WESO) Report highlighting persistent inequalities in the global labor market.

    • Key Findings of Report

  • Global Unemployment: The global unemployment rate is projected to remain at 4.9% in 2026, equivalent to 186 million people.
  • However, progress toward decent work has stagnated, with millions still lacking access to quality, secure employment.
  • Persistent Poverty Despite Economic Growth: Nearly 300 million workers live in extreme poverty, earning less than US$3 per day.

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