- 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).
- 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. Read More
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Daily Current Affairs – 6 May, 2025
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- 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.
- 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. Read More
India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Negotiations
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- 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.
- 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. Read More
Report for Framework on Repairability Index (RI) in Mobile and Electronic Sector
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- 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.
- 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. Read More
‘One Day One Genome’ Initiative to Harness the Microbial Potential
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- 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.
- BEVs are powered by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries.
- They require regular charging from external power sources, typically through the electric grid. Read More
Hydrogen Versus Battery as Fuel Source
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Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
- A three-year-old girl battling a brain tumour died after her parents initiated her into the Jain ritual of 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). Read More
