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Why in the News? The precarious situation of elephants in and around Guwahati has become a pressing concern, highlighting the challenges in human-wildlife coexistence. The lopsided struggle for survival faced by these majestic creatures is a looming threat to Assam’s rich fauna. Elephant Reserves in India Source: Indian Express Elephants in India: · …
Read MoreRelevance GS Paper 3: Indian Economy – Issues related to planning, mobilization of resources, employment, growth, and development. Why in the news? The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is commemorated on November 19. According to the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO), each year, a staggering 3,00,000 people are estimated to be …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Australia clinched the 2023 World Cup by securing a victory over India in the finals. Cricket World Cup ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, is the international championship of One Day International (ODI) cricket. It is organized by the sport’s governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), every four years. History The …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Major reservoirs in Karnataka’s Cauvery basin witness a drastic decline in water levels. Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS), Kabini, Hemavathi, and Harangi collectively hold 59.07 tmcft, only 51.56% of their gross Capacity. Source: Cauvery.com Cauvery River · The Cauvery River is a sacred river in southern India, revered as the “Ganges of …
Read MoreHuman-Pig Chimaeras in Medical Research Human-pig chimaeras are being created in labs to explore systems capable of producing appropriately-sized human organs. With over 300,000 people awaiting organ transplants in India alone, the global shortage is a critical concern. Animals, from pigs to rats, have played a vital role in bridging the gap between organ donors …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, has stirred debates among legal experts, particularly regarding the proposed self-regulation provisions. Legal minds are divided on the implications and intricacies of these provisions. Source: The Economic Times Positive Reception: Experts like Shreya Suri from IndusLaw finds the proposal heartening, emphasizing its similarity …
Read MoreNature’s diversity extends to the animal kingdom, presenting anomalies even in the classification of sexes. Freemartins, a phenomenon observed in cattle, embody this uniqueness. Source: Research Gate Freemartin Freemartins are female cattle that are born sterile and have some male characteristics. They are the result of an abnormal development of the reproductive system, which occurs …
Read MoreWhy in the News? On November 21, 1963, India’s space journey commenced with the launch of a 715-kg Nike Apache rocket from Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram. This marked the beginning of a transformative odyssey that led India to join an elite group of nations proficient in space exploration. Source: Times Of India Milestones in India’s Space Odyssey …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Researchers have harnessed artificial intelligence (AI) to create oxygen-producing materials from meteorites found on Mars. This breakthrough, featured in Nature Synthesis, presents a proof of concept for generating oxygen and holds implications for future manned missions to Mars, where oxygen is vital for various applications. Source: Australian Academy of Science …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Recent U.S. data spanning 25 years highlights the significant decline in chickenpox and shingles cases among children, challenging prior fears of adverse consequences. Source: Medical News Today Chickenpox · Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). · It primarily affects …
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