Are turmeric supplements advisable? Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Why in news: Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), the country’s regulator of medicines, medical devices and biologicals, issued a medical advisory last week warning Australians of the risk of liver injury from using medicines and herbal supplements containing turmeric or its active ingredient, […]
Warming-induced glacier retreat could create novel ecosystems Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: Climate change caused by human activity under a high-emissions scenario may halve the area covered by glaciers outside the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets by the end of the century, as per a study published in Nature. Details: Less than […]
Coastal raptors make power towers their home Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: White-bellied sea eagles in India are beginning to emulate their counterparts in Australia and Thailand by making their homes on power towers holding high-tension wires. Details: The nests of the white-bellied sea eagles were found on powerline towers about […]
Daily Practice Sheet 19 August 2023 Current Affairs Based GS 1: GEOGRAPHY What do you understand about monsoon breaks? Why are landslides so common in himalayan regions? GS 2: POLITY Discuss the need for ADR. In this context examine the Meditation Bill. Discuss the role of speaker in Parliament. Do you think it […]