Are heatwaves natural disasters? Sub: Geography Sec: Climatology Heatwaves in North India: North India is experiencing its longest heatwave in 15 years, with at least 100 deaths from heat-related illnesses reported from March 1 to June 18, likely under-reported. Discussions are ongoing about classifying heatwaves as a natural disaster. Are Heatwaves a Natural […]
Where does India stand with respect to the G-7? Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings The G-7 Summit 2024 Hosted by- Italy at Borgo Egnazia in the city of Fasano in Apulia (Italy). Participants: G-7 Members: U.S., Canada, Germany, France, Japan, U.K., Italy Special Invitees: India, Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Jordan, Kenya, Mauritania, Tunisia, Türkiye, […]
The government enhances allocation for the Fertilizer Sector under the SIGHT Programme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) Sub: Schemes Sec: Sci Context: Allocation for the fertilizer sector increased from 5.5 lakh tonnes per annum to 7.5 lakh tonnes per annum of Green Ammonia. National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM): The National Green […]
Nalanda University | An ancient centre of learning Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture About Nalanda University: Founded in the 5th century CE by Emperor Kumaragupta (Gupta Dynasty), Nalanda University, originally known as ‘Nalanda Mahavihara’, was the world’s first international residential school, predating Oxford University by approximately 500 years. Features: It is a […]
Daily Prelims Notes 23 June 2024 1. Nalanda University | An ancient centre of learning Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture About Nalanda University: Founded in the 5th century CE by Emperor Kumaragupta (Gupta Dynasty), Nalanda University, originally known as ‘Nalanda Mahavihara’, was the world’s first international residential school, predating Oxford University by […]
Antibiotics under development insufficient to tackle antimicrobial resistance Sub: Science and tech Sec: health WHO 2023 Report on Antibacterial Agents: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its latest report on antibacterial agents in preclinical and clinical development as of December 2023. The report analyzes traditional and non-traditional antibacterial agents under development globally, […]
How long is carbon is stored in plants? Not as long as we think, says study challenging efficacy of tree planting in climate fight Sub: Environment Sec: Climate Change Context: A recent study has cast doubts on the efficacy of nature-based carbon removal projects, particularly large-scale tree-planting initiatives aimed at combating climate change. […]
Cambridge study findings on Regulatory T cells hold promise for inflammatory disease treatment, organ transplants Sub: Science and tech Sec: health Context: Scientists at Cambridge University have discovered a new property of Regulatory T cells, a type of white blood cell. It is a discovery that could have a significant impact on the […]
Pariej: Mugger crocodile and several turtles, both Schedule I animals, burnt to death in Kheda lake Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Incident at Pariej Lake in Gujarat: Recently, a fire broke out at Pariej Lake in Kheda district, Gujarat, where desilting and dredging work was underway. Due to the fire, a 5-foot-long […]