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Syllabus: GS 3: Conservation , Environment and Environment Conservation Disaster and Disaster Management Why in the News? A recent study published in Frontiers in Forests and Global Change highlights the impact of tidal flooding on coastal tree species. The findings can guide forest managers in assessing risk and protecting vulnerable species. Impact of Coastal Flooding …
Read MoreWhy in the news? New research reveals how Mycobacterium tuberculosis survives in immune cells, highlighting the importance of cysteine synthases in its resistance and potential antibiotic treatment advancements. TB Bacteria’s Immune Evasion Strategies: Survival Mechanism: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) forms clusters called tubercles in the lungs, protected by lipids. It can remain dormant in cells for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s Power Secretary emphasises the need for a Production Linked Incentive scheme to enhance domestic supply chains for HVDC transmission equipment amid rising project delays. Need for PLI Scheme in Transmission Sector: Proposal by Power Secretary: Pankaj Agarwal, India’s Power Secretary, emphasised the necessity of a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme …
Read MoreWhy in the news? EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar visits Islamabad for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit, marking the first high-level Indian visit to Pakistan in nine years. Highlights of the EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Visit to Islamabad: Purpose: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will visit Islamabad for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Duration: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the first-ever ITU-WTSA in India, highlighting India’s telecom advancements and global role in shaping future technology standards like 6G and AI. Key Events: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Telecommunication Union – World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (ITU-WTSA) 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and the 8th …
Read MoreWhy in the news? SpaceX successfully caught the Starship’s Super Heavy booster mid-air using robotic arms, advancing their goal of creating a fully reusable rocket system for future space missions. What is Starship? Starship is a two-stage, heavy-lift rocket system by SpaceX, consisting of the Super Heavy booster and the Starship spacecraft. It is the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Nasa launched the $5.2 billion Europa Clipper mission to explore Jupiter’s moon, Europa, in search of conditions that could support life, with arrival expected in 2030. About the Nasa’s Mission to Explore Jupiter’s Moon Europa: Nasa launched a $5.2 billion Europa Clipper mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The mission …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Conservation GS-3: Government Policies & Interventions Focus: Ammonia production is under scrutiny due to its environmental impact. The Haber-Bosch process, while pivotal in increasing food supply, raises concerns about excessive nitrogen use, contributing to soil degradation and water pollution. Discussions on sustainable fertiliser practices and regulatory frameworks are gaining prominence as global food …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 2 – Federalism in India, Distribution of power , Status of Schedule VI GS-3 – Climate change , role of cryosphere Why in News ? The one-month, 1,000-km padyatra led by Sonam Wangchuk highlights the urgent need for a coherent national Himalayan policy. Focus The article emphasizes the urgent need for India …
Read More2024 Nobel Prize in Economics Awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson for Pioneering Work on Institutions and Prosperity Summary: The 2024 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel has been awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson. The trio has been honored for their …
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