- A remarkable fossil of jawbone discovery off the coast of Taiwan has provided new insights into the geographic reach of Denisovans, an enigmatic group of archaic humans.
- They are an extinct group of archaic humans, known primarily through limited fossil evidence, including a jawbone, teeth, and a finger bone.
- Origins and Discovery: Denisovans were first identified in 2010 from DNA extracted from a finger bone found in the Denisova Cave in Siberia. Read More
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Daily Current Affairs – 11 April, 2025
PDF - The Union Information and Technology Minister said that personal details that are subject to disclosure under various laws will continue to be disclosed under the RTI Act after the implementation of the new data protection rule.
- Amendment to RTI Act (2005) will come into effect once Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules are notified in the coming weeks.
- Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act now includes a blanket prohibition on disclosing personal information, even if it serves the public interest. Read More
Concerns Raised over the Amendment into the RTI Act
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- India and Russia have agreed on six new strategic projects during the 8th Session of the India-Russia Working Group on Priority Investment Projects (IRWG-PIP) held in New Delhi.
- The “Declaration on the India-Russia Strategic Partnership” was signed in October 2000 during President Vladimir Putin's visit to India.
- In 2010, the partnership was elevated to a “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership,” reflecting increased cooperation across key sectors: defense, politics, economics, and culture. Read More
India and Russia Approved Strategic Projects
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- The Civil Registration System (CRS), to register births and deaths is facing glitches that have led to delays in issuance of birth and death registration certificates.
- The mobile app, prepared by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (Ministry of Home Affairs), is expected to significantly reduce the time required for the registration of births and deaths.
- According to the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023, all reported births and deaths in the country occurring from October 1, 2023 are to be digitally registered. Read More
Delay in Reporting Births and Deaths Data
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Civil Registration System (CRS) App
- At Startup Mahakumbh, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal criticized Indian startups for focusing on consumer-centric ventures like food delivery and boutique brands.
- Indian start-ups focus on food delivery apps, online services like betting, and influencer-driven content.
- India lacks significant intellectual property (IP) in cutting-edge sectors, unlike China. Read More
India Needs an Ecosystem That Better Enables Deep-tech Innovation
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Comparison with china
- The Defence Minister of India highlighted the erosion of global order and multilateralism, driven by the weaponization of trade, finance, and emerging technologies.
- Weaponization of trade and finance refers to the strategic use of trade policies and economic measures by countries to exert political or economic pressure on others.
- This practice departs from the traditional role of trade and finance as instruments of cooperation and globalization. Read More
Weaponization of Trade and Finance
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What is Weaponization of Trade and Finance?
- Tripura is set to organise a Jatra Utsav with the aim of preserving its traditional art forms, culture, and heritage.
- Jatra or Jatrapala is a popular traditional Bengali folk theatre form, usually performed in open-air arenas, allowing interaction with the audience.
- The word ‘Jatra’ means “journey,” indicating its origins as a travelling theatrical performance. Read More
