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NIGHT POLLINATORS TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- Moths vital to pollination in the Himalayan ecosystem, finds study. Concept- About The Study: Moths are widely considered as pests, but a recent study by scientists of Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has revealed that these group of insects are pollinators to a number of flowering […]
MH-60 R HELICOPTERS TOPIC: Science & Tech. Context- The first batch of three MH-60R Multi-Role Helicopters contracted by the Navy from the United States are scheduled to arrive in India by mid-July, according to defence officials. Concept- India had signed a $2.2 bn deal for MH-60R helicopters built by Lockheed Martin during the […]
KISAN DRONES TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- PM Modi has flagged off 100 “kisan drones” in different parts of the country for spraying pesticides and other farm materials. Concept- Drones will also be promoted for crop assessment, digitisation of land records, spraying of insecticides and nutrients. Farmers can use high–capacity drones in the […]
ASIA’s BIGGEST BIO-CNG PLANT IN MP TOPIC: Environment Context- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Asia’s biggest Bio-CNG plant in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore via video conferencing. Concept- About Bio-CNG Plant in Indore: A typical bio-CNG station comprises a biogas purification unit, a compressor, and a high-pressure storage system. The Bio-CNG plant in […]
INDIA-USA FTA TOPIC: IR Context- FTA to come into effect by early May, Indian goods to get duty-free access to UAE in 5 years. Concept- India UAE Free Trade Agreement (FTA): The FTA will cover the following areas: Trade in goods and services Rules of Origin Customs procedures Government procurement Intellectual Property Rights […]
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) TOPIC: Economy Context- The 2021 Notorious Markets List identified 42 online markets and 35 physical markets that are reported to engage in or facilitate substantial trademark counterfeiting or copyright piracy. It includes Indian e-commerce website India Mart and physical markets such as Palika Bazar in New Delhi, Heera Panna in […]
FIR TOPIC: Polity Context- An FIR is the document that has been prepared by the police after verifying the facts of the complaint. The FIR may contain details of the crime and the alleged criminal. Concept- First information report (FIR): The term first information report (FIR) is not defined in the Indian Penal […]
WILDFIRES in SAVANNAH TOPIC: Geography Context- Wildfires are predicted to worsen in the coming years and decades, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned in its annual Frontiers report released February 17, 2022. Concept- Wildfires: Also called bush or vegetation fire or forest fire, it can be described as any uncontrolled and […]
REGULATIONS REVIEW AUTHRITY (RRA 2.0) TOPIC: Economy Context- The Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) has recommended withdrawal of additional 100 circulars in the second tranche of recommendations. Concept- Regulations Review Authority (RRA): In 1999, the RBI had set up a Regulations Review Authority (RRA) for reviewing the regulations, circulars, reporting systems, based on […]
ELEPHANT CORRIDORS TOPIC: Environment Context- Wildlife Trust of India (WTI)’s 2017 report titled Right to Passage highlights the issue of rising conflict around elephant corridors. Jharkhand has been a hotspot for elephants in north India. But, in the last decade, the surge of illegal mining has posed new challenges to the free movement […]