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Why in the News ? Researchers from IIT Ropar, led by Dr. Resmi Sebastian, unearth tantalum, a rare metal, in the Sutlej river sand in Punjab. Source: Rootshunt Significance of Tantalum Tantalum, with atomic number 73, is a grey, heavy, and highly corrosion-resistant metal. Possesses ductility, making it stretchable without breaking, and remains chemically immune …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Ahead of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for IITs and engineering colleges, the Education Ministry urges all states to promote the use of the newly launched SATHEE (Self Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams) portal. Source: Buddy for Study What is SATHEE Portal? SATHEE is a collaborative effort by …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3: Climate Change : Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Why in the News ? The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) recently released a report on climate finance, revealing key insights into the contributions and challenges faced by economically developed countries in meeting climate-related financial commitments Source: UNFCCC Shortfall in …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3: Climate Change – Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. GS 2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Source: CDC Climate change Climate change refers to long-term shifts in the patterns of average weather conditions that have come to define Earth’s local, …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The inaugural Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 commenced at Science City in Ahmedabad. Union Minister of Fisheries Parshottam Rupala and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel graced the event. Source: PIB Highlights India has become the world’s third-largest fish-producing country . Inland fishing sector, supported by the government, has thrived, particularly …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Shri Ram Nath Kovind, leading the ‘one nation, one election’ committee, underscores benefits for the public and ruling party, regardless of affiliation. Initiative receives bipartisan call, prioritizing national interest. Source: Times of India One Nation, One Election (ONOE) One Nation, One Election (ONOE) is a proposal under consideration by the Government …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? A UN report reveals that 86 days in 2023 have already surpassed the 1.5 degrees Celsius temperature threshold. This concerning trend signifies the impact of escalating global greenhouse gas emissions. Source: Centre for Science Education Long Term Objective The primary objective is to keep long-term temperature rise within 1.5 degrees …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Supreme Court, in a significant ruling, has allowed Sessions Courts or High Courts in a state to grant “limited” anticipatory bail to an accused, even if the First Information Report (FIR) is registered outside their jurisdiction. Source: The Financial Express Context: Matrimonial Dispute Case The ruling originated from a …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Around two billion years ago, a distant galaxy witnessed a colossal supernova explosion, resulting in a powerful burst of gamma rays – the most energetic waves in the electromagnetic spectrum. Last year, these waves reached Earth, causing a noteworthy disturbance in the planet’s ionosphere. Source: Socratic Ionosphere · The ionosphere …
Read MoreStructure of Answer Introduction · Briefly explain evolution of emerging technologies in Modern warfare Body · Mention Significance of Emerging Technologies in Modern Warfare · Mention Challenges Faced by the Indian Military · Mention Initiatives Undertaken by the Indian Military to embrace emerging technologies. Conclusion · Mention era of emerging technologies requires not just the …
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