On the rights of forest-dwellers Subject: Environment Section: Environmental laws and Institutions Context: The notification of the Thanthai Periyar Sanctuary in Erode district of Tamil Nadu triggered concerns among forest-dwellers around it. They expressed fear that this may lead to their rights under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of […]
From restoring forests to river basins, seven conservation initiatives across continents recognised by UN Subject: Environment Section: International Conventions Context: The United Nations has named seven initiatives from Africa, Latin America, the Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia as World Restoration Flagships. These projects aim to revive and preserve ecosystems on the brink of degradation […]
Gupteswar forest in Odisha declared as Bio-Diversity Heritage site Subject: Environment Section: Protected Area Context: The pristine Gupteswar Forest, adjacent to Gupteswar Shiva temple in Odisha’s Koraput district has been declared as the fourth Biodiversity-Heritage Site ( BHS) of the state. Details: The state has now four BHSs. The other three are Mandasaru […]
The role of X chromosome in auto-immune diseases Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: A 2023 University of Oxford study shows autoimmune diseases affect about 10% of the population, with a higher incidence in women (13%) than men (7%). Details: The higher susceptibility of women to autoimmune diseases has puzzled researchers for […]
PM announces Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Subject: Schemes Section: Environment Context: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi announced the launch of rooftop solar scheme for free electricity – PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. More on news: The scheme was first announced by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Interim Budget 2024-25. […]
Why India wants to develop high-altitude pseudo-satellite vehicles, powered by the Sun Subject: Science and tech Section: Space tech Context: The Bengaluru-based National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) successfully flew a prototype of a new-generation unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is being seen as a huge technology breakthrough. More on news: HAPS technology is still […]
State borrowing limits: Ready for dialogue with Kerala, Centre informs SC Subject: Polity Section: Federalism Context: The Union government informed the Supreme Court on Tuesday that it is prepared to engage with the Kerala government on the limits the Centre imposed on the state’s borrowing powers. More on news: This development came after […]
Daily Prelims Notes 13 February 2024 Table Of Contents NITI Aayog Launches Greening India’s Wastelands with Agroforestry (GROW) Report and Portal Law Commission Report suggests creation of Epidemic Plan and Standard Operation Procedure to deal with future epidemics A Global Alliance to Bridge the Gender Equity Gap Appointing deputy CMs not a breach […]
Cutting lianas can boost carbon sequestration in forests, finds study Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: A study published in 2023 has shed light on the carbon sequestration and timber production benefits of removing lianas, long-stemmed woody vines, from trees in managed forests. Details of the study: Lianas, which can significantly hinder […]