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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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreIntroduction: 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 …
Read MoreIntroduction: 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 …
Read MoreRelevance GS Paper 3 Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. GS Paper 4 Work culture Tags: #70HoursAWeek #WorkCulture #IndustrialGrowth #Competitiveness #GS2 #GS4 #UPSC Why in the News? N.R. Narayana Murthy’s striking statement, in which he suggests that young Indians should embrace a demanding 70-hour workweek as a means to enhance …
Read MoreAnswer: India’s internal security challenges are indeed linked with border management, especially considering the long porous borders with most countries of South Asia and Myanmar. The following points highlight the linkages between India’s internal security challenges and border management: Issues of Trafficking: There is cross-border smuggling, the problem of drugs, cattle, humans, and counterfeit currency. …
Read MoreAnswer: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an ambitious infrastructure development project that aims to connect China’s western region to the Pakistani port of Gwadar through a network of highways, railways, and pipelines. The project has raised concerns for India’s security, primarily due to the following reasons: CPEC legitimizes Pakistan’s ownership over the …
Read MoreRelevance GS Paper 2 Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Tags: #InternationalLaw #Taxation #GS2 #UPSC Why is the News? Foreign investors in India face taxation uncertainties due to legislative, executive, and judicial factors, complicating the business environment. Recent Supreme Court Judgment in the Assessing Officer Circle (International Taxation) …
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