Recently, the high-level committee, headed by the Prime Minister of India, met to select the next Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Origins & Evolution
The CBI traces its roots to the Special Police Establishment (SPE), formed in 1941 to investigate corruption in wartime procurement.
It was officially established by an executive order of the Government of India in 1963, on the recommendation of Santhanam Committee.
The India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations have hit fresh hurdles, primarily due to the UK’s proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) or carbon tax.
Background
The India–UK FTA negotiations were formally launched in 2022, as part of efforts to deepen economic cooperation and boost bilateral trade.
As per data from FY 2023–24, the trade volume between the two countries reached $21.34 billion, an increase from $20.36 billion in the previous fiscal year.
The Committee constituted for the Framework on Repairability Index (RI) in Mobile and Electronic Sector has submitted its Report to the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), Government of India.
Background
India ranks as the third-largest producer of electronic waste globally, following China and the United States.
The surge in electronic consumption, coupled with limited repair options, has contributed significantly to this issue.
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has released graphical summaries, infographics, and detailed data on 100+ bacterial genomes as part of the 'One Day One Genome' initiative.
About
The genome, or genetic material, of an organism is made up of a unique DNA or RNA sequence.
Each sequence is composed of chemical building blocks known as nucleotide bases.
As the world moves towards sustainable transportation, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) present an alternative to the battery electric vehicles (BEVs) currently dominating the market.
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
BEVs are powered by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries.
They require regular charging from external power sources, typically through the electric grid.
A three-year-old girl battling a brain tumour died after her parents initiated her into the Jain ritual of Santhara.
What is Santhara?
Santhara—also known as Sallekhana or Samadhi Maran—is a solemn vow in Jainism, where one gradually gives up food and water to embrace death with spiritual detachment, believed to cleanse the soul of karma.
Jain scriptures emphasize that this vow should only be undertaken when death is near, or in cases of extreme old age, incurable illness, or unavoidable hardship (like famine).
