Centre launches new system to understand cropping patterns, impact of weather Subject: Schemes Sec: Geo Context: The Union Agriculture Ministry has launched a digital geo-spatial platform, Krishi-Decision Support System (DSS) in New Delhi, which will share real-time data-driven insights on weather patterns, soil conditions, crop health, crop acreage and advisories with all stakeholders […]
ISRO launches SSLV: What is the aim behind developing Small Satellite Launch Vehicles? Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Context: ISRO successfully launched the third developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D3) from Sriharikota, placing the Earth observation satellite EOS-08 into orbit. This marks the completion of the SSLV Development Project, allowing […]
Murshidabad: Divided by borders, rivers, and the politics of polarization Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Context: BSF declared a state of high alert along the river Padma, a critical border area between India and Bangladesh, just days before violent protests in Bangladesh. Details: Kakmarichar border outpost falls under the Sahebnagar gram panchayat of […]
Seeding a greener future – an impetus to natural farming in A.P. Sub : Geo Sec: Eco Geo Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing (PMDS) model: Under the PMDS concept, a combination of Navadhanya and 15-20 other seeds are sown in a single field before the rainy season begins. The PMDS model allows farmers to harvest […]
WB issues world’s 1st carbon removal bond to fund Amazon reforestation Sub : Env Sec: Int Conventions Context: A new bond links investors’ financial returns to the amount of carbon removed from the atmosphere to help save the Amazon rainforest. Details: The World Bank issued a nine-year, $225 million note to fund reforestation […]
Daily Practice Sheet 17 August 2024 Current Affairs Based GS 1: Society Discuss the challenge of Women’s Safety in India’s Cities GS 2: Polity Discuss various issues in surrogacy. Assess functioning of Surrogacy Act 2021 GS 3: Economy Critically examine the inflation problem of India. Why are we failing to tame in? GS […]