Trademark Violation Subject : Science and Technology Section: Intellectual Property Rights Concept : The Delhi High Court ruled last week, and dismissed a case of trademark infringement brought by the global fast food chain against Suberb, a Delhi-based restaurant. The Delhi High Court has ruled that Subway cannot claim “exclusivity” or “monopoly” over […]
Killed in cold blood: Amphibians and reptiles are bearing the brunt of crop intensification Subject : Environment Section: Pollution Amphibians and reptiles: These cold-blooded animals, together referred to as herpetofauna, provide immense ecological services. Frogs and toads, for instance, act as biological control agents by feeding on crop pests. Several salamanders and tadpoles […]
Seeing fewer stars? LEDs might be increasing light pollution Subject: Environment Section : Pollution Context: The sky has been brightening by nearly 10 per cent annually in the last decade, dramatically reducing star visibility across the globe. Details: Consequently, 30 per cent of the global stargazers have been robbed of a good view […]
Alien plants growing together threatening tiger habitats: Study Subject : Environment Section : Biodiversity Context: Several alien invasive plants growing together can have a detrimental effect on the biodiversities in tiger habitats The study is conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India. Alien species as a threat to the Indian biodiversity: The plants […]
12 cheetahs from South Africa may arrive in February Subject : Environment Section : Species in news Context: Speculations are running rife about the arrival of 12 more cheetahs to Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park, this time from South Africa. Details: Three of the 12 cheetahs have been housed in the Phinda quarantine […]
Programmable materials can now shape-shift with the push of a button Subject: Science and Technology Section :Msc Context: Researchers at the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Programmable Materials (CPM), developed programmable materials and plans to bring them to the market with the help of industry partners. About Programmable Materials: Programmable matter is matter which […]
Evidence of cooking 780000 years ago rewrites human history Subject: Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Context: A study shows that early humans were cooking much further back in history than previously thought. Around one to two million years ago, early humans developed taller bodies and bigger brains. The thinking is that calorie-rich diets, […]
Daily Prelims Notes 20 January 2023 Table Of Contents Nature Based Solution Hydrogen as fuel NHPC submits pre-feasibility report on Upper Siang hydroelectric project, as counter to China’s dam on Brahmaputra Rising demand for kewda oil a blessing for 200,000 people in Odisha’s Ganjam Recycled waste glass can help solve sand shortages Fourth […]
First evidence of Solitary waves or distinct electric field fluctuations in the Martian magnetosphere Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space technology Context: Scientists have reported the first evidence of the presence of solitary waves or distinct electric field fluctuations in the Martian magnetosphere. The study of these waves is crucial as they directly […]
Artforms Subject: Art and Culture Context: As part of the Republic Day Celebrations 2023 and to mark the 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (celebrated as Parakram Diwas), a Military Tattoo & Tribal Dance Festival ‘Aadi Shaurya – Parv Parakram Ka’ will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium Concept: Khukuri Naach […]