Godavari estuary in Andhra Pradesh has become prime habitat for Indian Skimmer, says expert Subject: Environment Section Species in news, Protected area in news Context: The Godavari estuary in Andhra Pradesh has become a prime and safe habitat for the Indian Skimmer (Rynchopsalbicollis), according to the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS). Details: Six […]
Rare White Tufted Royal Butterfly found in Kannur Subject: Environment Section: Species Context: A team of butterfly observers and researchers have found White Tufted Royal Butterfly, a rare butterfly species at Kalliyad in Kannur. About White Tufted Butterfly: White Tufted Royal Butterfly was a rare species. The wingspan of the butterfly is just […]
Bubble of secrets: Here’s what the new 3D map of a gigantic cosmic cavity tells us about the universe Subject: Science & tech Section :Space Context: New research on a giant cosmic cavity that surrounds the solar system could reveal the universe’s secrets, including questions about the origins of stars. Details: Researchers from […]
Roman secret to durable architecture? Self-healing concrete Subject: Science & Tech Section :Msc Roman architecture: For many years, researchers assumed the key to the ancient concrete’s durability was based on one ingredient: Pozzolanic material, such as volcanic ash from the area of Pozzuoli on the Bay of Naples. Recent findings: Under closer examination, […]
FSSAI sets standards for basmati rice; to be enforced from August Subject: Geography Section :Agriculture Context: In a bid to promote the business around basmati rice, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified standards for basmati rice January 12, 2023. They will be enforced from August 1, 2023. Need: FSSAI […]
Ganga villas to sail today what Varanasi-Dibrugarh cruise to offer Subject: Geography Section: Transport and communication Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Ganga river cruise from Varanasi, his Parliamentary constituency. The 51-day cruise, being pitched as the world’s longest river cruise, is expected to reach its final destination — Dibrugarh […]
Groundwater in 12 Indian states found to be contaminated with uranium Subject :Environment Section: Pollution Context: Twelve Indian states have uranium levels beyond permissible limits in their groundwater, the most recent report on the state of groundwater released by the Central Groundwater Board, revealed. Details: Uranium concentrations in the country’s shallow groundwater range […]
Governor vs Government Subject: Polity Section: Federalism Context: In the ongoing tussle with the ruling government in Tamil Nadu, Governor skipped a few words including, the ‘Dravidian model of governance thereafter the Chief Minister interrupted the speech and expressed regret that the Governor had avoided certain portions of the prepared address. Governor then […]
Daily Prelims Notes 12 January 2023 Table Of Contents Chandigarh’s monumental modernism Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi vs CM Stalin: Know about Dravidian model of governance VSHORAD missile system What is NOTAM and why its failure led to grounding of thousands of US flights ‘Shamlat’ lands hold key to Dalit empowerment; alleviation of […]