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DAILY DOSE 2nd  SEPT- 2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

1) Acetanilide:

  • Five persons fell unconscious and were hospitalised when they were engaged in shifting acetanilide bags from one container to another in Visakhapatnam recently.
  • Acetanilide is a synthetic organic compoundwith a designated molecular formula of C8H9NO.
  • It is also known as N-phenylacetamide, acetanil, or acetanilide.
  • It is a white, odorless solid.
  • It is functionally related to an acetic acid.
  • It was introduced in therapy in 1886 as a fever-reducing drug.

 

2) Dispute Resolution Scheme:

  • The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced the Dispute Resolution Scheme (e-DRS), 2022, as a streamlined and efficient platform for taxpayers to resolve their income tax disputes.
  • Dispute Resolution Scheme aims to reduce litigation and provide a faster and more cost-effective resolution for taxpayers.
  • This initiative, established under section 245MA of the Income-tax Act, 1961, will allow taxpayers to resolve disputes electronically through Dispute Resolution Committees (DRCs).
  • Taxpayers who meet certain conditions specified in section 245MA can apply for dispute resolution.

 

3) Metal-Organic Framework:

  • Researchers have developed a bunch of electrochemical and optical biosensors based on nano polymers multifunctional Metal-organic framework (MOF) and 2-dimensional (2D) materials.
  • Metal-organic framework are uniform structured porous materials suitable for solid-phase extraction.
  • These are the multifunctional coordination polymers.
  • These are a class of nanomaterials defined by their typical and unique property of being hardly one- or two-atom thick.
  • The MOFs and 2D materials possess several unique features that should project them as better alternatives as sensors, than other nanomaterials.

 

4) Fluoxetine:

  • A recent study has revealed that long-term exposure to fluoxetine (Prozac) can significantly disrupt the behaviour and reproductive traits of the male guppy fish.
  • Fluoxetine is a common antidepressant medication.
  • It inhibits the uptake of serotonin by nerve cells (neurons) and helps people with depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
  • At low concentrations, fluoxetine reduces activity levels and increases refuge-seeking behaviour in male guppy fish.
  • It also altered their body condition, increased the size of their reproductive organs, and reduced sperm velocity. These effects could have significant implications for mating success and reproductive fitness in polluted waters.

 

5) Poba Reserve Forest:

  • The Poba Reserve Forest in Assam’s Dhemaji district will soon be notified as a wildlife sanctuary.
  • Poba Reserve Forest is a rainforest located in the northeastern part of Assam.
  • The Reserved Forest (RF) was created in the year 1924 and covers an area of 10,221 hectares.
  • Towards the north are the foothills of the Himalayan range in Arunachal Pradesh; towards the east and south are the Siang, Dibang, and Lohit River systems confluencig into the mighty Brahmaputra and the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park; and towards the west are the revenue villages of the Jonai Sub-division of the Dhemaji district of Assam.

 

6) Anti-Dumping Duty:

  • The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently recommended imposing an anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil imported from China.
  • Anti-Dumping Duty is a protectionist tariff that a domestic government imposes on foreign imports that it believes are priced below fair market value.
  • Dumping is a process wherein a company exports a product at a price that is significantly lower than the price it normally charges in its home (or its domestic) market.
  • The duty is priced in an amount that equals the difference between the normal costs of the products in the importing country and the market value of similar goods in the exporting country or other countries that produce similar products.

 

7) Foot-And-Mouth Disease : Free Zones:

  • The Union government recently decided to establish foot-and-mouth disease-free zones in eight States — Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
  • Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral diseaseof livestock that has a significant economic impact.
  • The disease affects cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and other cloven-hoofed ruminants.
  • It does not affect horses, dogs, or cats.
  • Intensively reared animals are more susceptible to the disease than traditional breeds.

 

8) Right To Disconnect : Australia

  • Australia has granted millions of workers the legal right to disconnect from their jobs outside work hours, unless deemed unreasonable.
  • This law, similar to those in Europe and Latin America, allows workers to ignore after-hours contact from employers, promoting work-life balance.
  • ‘Right to Disconnect’:
  • Promotes work-life balance.
  • Reduces employee burnout and stress.
  • Enhances mental well-being.
  • Increases productivity during work hours.
  • Fosters fairness and respect for personal time.

 

9) World Gold Council : In News                   

  • The World Gold Council (WGC) has increased India’s gold consumption projection for 2024 to 850 tonnes from 750 tonnes.
  • This revision is due to favourable monsoon conditions and a reduction in gold import duty.
  • The rise in demand, mainly driven by jewellery purchases, is expected to continue through Diwali-Dhanteras. Additionally, interest in gold ETFs is growing
  • Gold is a significant global commodity. In 2022, Switzerland, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates were the leading exporters of gold. Major importers included Switzerland, China, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and India.

 

10)  Anubhav Awards:

  • The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) organised the 7th Anubhav Awards ceremony to recognise the contribution made by Central Government employees while in service.
  • The Anubhav Awards, initiated by the DoPPW, is designed to recognize and document the experiences of retiring and retired Central Government employees.
  • Launched in March 2015 on the direction of the Prime Minister of India, the objective is to create a culture of sharing experiences, fostering good governance and administrative reforms through the Anubhav Portal.

 

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