Artemis Accords Subject : Science and tech Section: Space Technology Concept : Recently, India became the 27th signatory to the Artemis Accords, a set of non-binding guidelines that underpin the Artemis programme, a U.S.-led project to return humans to the moon permanently. About Artemis Accord: Artemis, named after the Greek Moon goddess, represents […]
Centre’s potable water mission may miss 2024 target Subject :Schemes Context: The government’s ambitious Har Ghar Jal initiative to provide all rural households in India with potable water connections by 2024 under its flagship Jal Jeevan Mission is likely to fall short of its target. Details: Only 75% of village homes are likely […]
New parliament building: In phase 2 of Art project, focus on Indian traditions and freedom movement Subject :History Section: Modern India Context: The new Parliament building houses an extensive collection of around 5,000 artworks, but, just over a month into its inauguration, plans are already afoot for the next phase of the art […]
UCC push turns spotlight on SC’s query on religious freedom Subject : Polity Section: Constitution Concept : The renewed push for a Uniform Civil Code, which many communities perceive as an encroachment into their personal laws and religious rights, is underway even as a nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court is yet to […]
Japan says Russian warships spotted near Taiwan and Okinawa islands Subject :International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Japan and Taiwan both claim that they have spotted Russian military ships near their coastal areas. Details: Japan and Taiwan have joined the United States and its allies in imposing wide-ranging sanctions on Russia after […]
India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022, 339 taxa to its flora Subject :Environment Section: Species in news Context: India added 664 animal species to its faunal database in the year 2022. These comprise 467 new species and 197 new records [species found in India for the first time]. […]
This new tool can drive India’s eco-restoration initiatives; here’s how Subject :Environment Section: Ecosystem Context: Researchers have devised a tool that enables appropriate agroforestry and aids systematic ecosystem restoration. About the tool- Diversity for Restoration (D4R): Diversity for Restoration (D4R) tool, devised by Bioversity International, was later modified by Ashoka Trust for Research […]
The intensity of extreme rainfall events is estimated to increase by 15% Subject :Geography Section: Climatology Context: Climate warming is causing a decrease in snowfall and an increase in rainfall at high altitudes in the Northern Hemisphere. A study has predicted an increase in the risk of extreme rainfall events. Extreme rainfall events: […]
With new date to fix boundaries, Census unlikely before polls Subject :Polity Section: msc Concept : The deadline to freeze the administrative boundaries of districts, tehsils and towns, among others, has been extended till December 31, ruling out the Census exercise before the 2024 General Elections. The decennial Census exercise that was to […]
Chip industry to fuel demand for ultrapure water Subject: Science and technology Section: MSc Concept : Ultrapure water is needed throughout semiconductor manufacturing, for rinsing chips with tiny components. There will be a growing demand for ultrapure water (UPW) in the coming years due largely to the growth of the semiconductor industry, Ashish […]