Hardy – vigorous corals (Blue Rice Corals) Subject : Environment Context : In 2014 and 2015, the brown rice coral in Hawaii was completely bleached, but the blue rice coral recovered quickly after bleaching, and blue coral was unaffected by the elevated ocean temperatures. Concept : Hawaiian blue rice corals have a deep […]
TOTAL FERTILITY RATE Subject : Governance Context : The Assam unit of the Congress has slammed Chief Minister for asking a minority community to adopt population control measures to prevent encroachment and pressure on land resources. Concept : It cited the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS) released in December 2020, which said […]
Bru Tribes Issue Subject : Social Issue Context : The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought replies from the Forest Department and a district administration in Tripura on a complaint that Bru refugees from adjoining Mizoram were being resettled in a forest. Concept : The Brus, also referred to as the Reangs, are […]
Bitcoin Push as a legal tender Subject : Economics Context : El Salvador became the world’s first sovereign nation to adopt bitcoin cryptocurrency as legal tender Concept : As per the new law of El Salvador, Bitcoin, as a legal tender, can be used in any transaction and businesses will have to accept […]
Bharitalasuchus tapani – a carnivorous reptile that lived 240 million years ago Subject : Science & tech Context : In the mid 20th century, researchers from the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, carried out extensive studies on rocks of the Yerrapalli Formation , uncovering several fossils. By studying some of these specimens stored at […]
Onus of dialogue on J&K lies with Centre: Gupkar alliance Subject : Current Events Context : CPI(M) leader and Gupkar alliance spokesman M.Y. Tarigami on Saturday said the onus of engagement and dialogue lay with the Centre and there had to be a credible agenda for it. Concept : People’s Alliance for Gupkar […]
‘Operation Olivia’ to the rescue of Olive Ridleys Subject : Environment Context : Every year, the Indian Coast Guard’s “Operation Olivia”, initiated in the early 1980s, helps protect Olive Ridley turtles as they congregate along the Odisha coast for breeding and nesting from November to December. Concept : Operation Oliva has been […]
Coast Guard inducts three ALH Mk-III helicopters Subject: Defence Context: The Coast Guard on Saturday inducted the first batch of three Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL). Concept: About ALH MK-III Helicopter The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-DHRUV), designed and built in-house, is a twin-engine, multi-role, multi-mission […]
Coronavirus stays on surfaces of hospitals, floors of patient rooms: Study Subject : Science & tech Context : The researchers also noted that even though the virus’ unique genetic signature was detected on a surface, it didn’t necessarily mean that they were able to infect the healthcare workers tending to the patients. Concept […]
US regulators urge financial firms to quickly ditch Libor rate benchmarks Subject : Economics Context : US financial regulators urged market participants on Friday to accelerate their efforts to detach financial products from Libor interest rate benchmarks, while casting doubt on new benchmarks built to compete with their preferred replacement. Concept : LIBOR […]