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13Nov 2023

33RD WORLD ANIMAL HEALTH CONFERENCE SET TO TAKE PLACE IN NEW DELHI

Why in the News? The 33rd Conference of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific is set to commence in New Delhi. Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, will inaugurate the four-day conference from November 13th to 16th. Key Figures’ Active Participation: Participation from the …

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13Nov 2023

INDIA AS GLOBAL PLAYER IN DEFENCE SECTOR

Why in the News? Prime Minister celebrated Diwali at Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh. He expresses the necessity of protecting India’s borders, likening the role of soldiers to the safeguarding presence of the Himalayas. He applauds soldiers for their role in various humanitarian efforts, including evacuations in earthquake-hit areas and response during other calamities. Reduction in …

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13Nov 2023

LET US PROHIBIT UNSAFE CRACKERS IN ALL STATES

    LET US PROHIBIT UNSAFE CRACKERS IN ALL STATES Relevance: GS3– Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Tags: #Pollution #Crackers #GS1 #GS3 #UPSC Why in the News? The Supreme Court declared that limitations on firecrackers extend beyond the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and are applicable nationwide, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to regulate …

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11Nov 2023

DEEP-SEA CRUSTACEAN DISCOVERIES OFF INDIA’S COAST

Why in the News? An ongoing biodiversity study of deep-sea crustaceans along the Indian coast has led to remarkable discoveries of a previously unknown family, two new genera, and four new species of millimetre-sized crustacean parasites. Source: The Hindu   The Uranoscopicolaidae Family:   A groundbreaking revelation is the identification of a new family of …

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11Nov 2023

BIOLUMINESCENT MUSHROOM DISCOVERY IN KANYAKUMARI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Why in News: A team of researchers and the forest department have made an extraordinary discovery in the Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary (KKWLS). The researchers have spotted a rare bioluminescent mushroom known as ‘Mycena chlorophos’ within a specific area of the wildlife sanctuary. Source: Treehugger   Bioluminescence and Its Origin: Bioluminescence is the fascinating ability of …

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11Nov 2023

BHIMA RIVER

Why in the News? Due to the drying up of the Bhima River, around 100 villages, primarily in Indi taluk, are facing severe water scarcity. The region’s water bodies have also dried up, and disruptions in power supply are affecting water distribution. The Issue The Bhima River, also known as Chandrabhaga River, originates in Maharashtra …

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11Nov 2023

KEDARNATH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Why in the News ? Chopper company in Uttarakhand is facing legal action under the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Act 2022 for landing a helicopter in a restricted area of the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, with a Bollywood star on board. Source: ResearchGate Sanctuary’s Importance The Madmaheshwar temple inside the sanctuary is a significant religious and ecological …

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11Nov 2023

RADIATIVE COOLING PAINT

Why in the News?   Researchers from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have engineered a groundbreaking radiative cooling paint. Source: Science.org   What is Radioactive Cooling Paint? Radiative cooling paint is a specialized coating designed to cool surfaces by radiating heat into space, reducing their temperature.   The Need for Cooling …

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11Nov 2023

Q How do the Bills to amend IPC, 1860, CrPC, 1898, and Evidence Act, 1872 aim to modernize the Indian criminal justice system, and what are the key changes introduced?

Introduction: Introduce with these amendments are now in need of comprehensive updates to align with the evolving landscape of crime and society.   Body: 1. Mention the proposed bills and write in brief about key modifications or changes proposed. 2. Highlight its role in modernizing the Indian justice system.   Conclusion: Conclude with the proposed …

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11Nov 2023

Q How do subsidies for paddy cultivation in Punjab contribute to environmental challenges, especially air pollution in Delhi? Analyze its impact and potential policy interventions. (250 words)

Introduction: Introduce with subsidies have played a crucial role in boosting agricultural production and supporting farmers, they also contribute to environmental challenges.   Body: 1. Write about Impact of Paddy Cultivation Subsidies on Air Pollution. 2. Highlight the policy interventions that can help.   Conclusion: Conclude with Policies that reconcile the welfare of farmers with …

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