Hyderabad’s Biological E to get mRNA technology from WHO to produce Covid vaccines Subject: Science Section: Biotechnology Context: Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Biological E. Limited (BE) on Monday announced that it had been selected as a recipient of mRNA technology from the World Health Organisation (WHO) technology transfer hub. Background: The company was selected […]
Daily Prelims Notes 5 April 2022 Table Of Contents Satellite Phones The U.N. climate report’s emissions pathways – decoded Pollution From Dumpsite Fires Biomining Hyderabad’s Biological E to get mRNA technology from WHO to produce Covid vaccines Decision on pesticide ban likely this week Relation of BOP with the exchange rate The India-Australia […]
Biomining Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context- Urban local bodies need a comprehensive policy for reuse of reclaimed land. Concept- The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs recognised that the unlined dumpsites in India are creating various irreversible environmental hazards. The major sources of pollution are: Puddles of leachate flowing through the adjacent […]
Pollution From Dumpsite Fires Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context- ‘Unscientific’ disposal, treatment of waste behind massive fire at Ghazipur landfill, say experts. Concept- A massive fire broke out at the Ghazipur landfill on the afternoon of March 28, 2022 near East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC). Toxins from the fire will spread into adjoining […]
The U.N. climate report’s emissions pathways – decoded Subject: Environment Section: Climate Change Context- The U.N. climate science panel report released on Monday lays out several paths for greenhouse gas emissions that could limit climate change or, alternatively, see it spiral out of control. Concept- The United Nations’ climate science body, the Intergovernmental […]
Satellite Phones Subject: Science & Tech Section: Space Science Context- There is renewed interest in satellite communication deployments, with Starlink, operated by SpaceX, and OneWeb, promoted by Bharti Global, vying to enter the Indian market for offering satellite broadband connectivity to every corner of the country. Concept- A satellite phone is a type […]
Daily Prelims Notes 4 April 2022 Table Of Contents Oligotrophic Ecosystem Opium Poppy Cultivation NFC technology for instant payments LAF First complete human genome SC to examine practices in death penalty sentencing Sikkim tax free Demographic Dividend Export basket 1. Oligotrophic Ecosystem Subject: Environment Section: Ecosystem Context- Cave ecosystems are understudied […]
Export basket Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Context: India’s exports of goods surged to a record high of $417.8 billion in FY22. Exports for the year were 43.2 percent higher than shipments of $291.8 billion in FY21 and 26.6 percent higher than exports of $330.1 billion in FY19, which saw India’s previous record […]
Demographic Dividend Subject: Economy Section: Economic Development Context: About the report: The report on India’s Demographic Dividend released by industry body CII argues that not only is there a shortage of time, but also that the rise in India’s working age population is necessary but not sufficient for it to sustain the economic […]