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Surviving in India’s Salt Desert: The Resilience of the Indian Wild Ass in the Rann of Kutch Sub: Geo Sec: Mapping Why in News The Rann of Kutch, particularly the Little Rann of Kutch, remains a significant ecological region as it supports the last population of the Indian wild ass, also known as […]
Can Kerala’s Policy to Limit Antibiotics Misuse Help Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News Kerala has launched a pioneering initiative, “Operation Amrith,” to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by regulating the use of antibiotics, particularly focusing on banning the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of antibiotics without a prescription. This has […]
Export ban on non-basmati white rice removed Sub: Eco Sec: External sector Context: The Union government has decided to allow exports of non-basmati white rice (semi-milled or wholly-milled, whether or not polished or glazed) with immediate effect, reversing the ban on such exports imposed in July 2023. Details: It has set a minimum […]
Echoes of a Forgotten Maritime Legacy Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture Context: The resurfacing of World War II-era pillboxes on the beaches of Visakhapatnam, India. About the pillboxes: Etymology: The term “pillbox” comes from their resemblance to early 20th-century medicine containers. Recent Discovery: Monsoon erosion has uncovered these pillboxes, which were long […]
Another Wayanad in making? A Karnataka village’s residents fear environmental fallout from laterite mining Sub: Geo Sec: Indian Physical Geo Context: Kallamundkuru village in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district has become a centre of controversy due to large-scale laterite soil mining. This sudden increase in mining activity has raised concerns among environmental activists and […]
Centre streamlines cybercrime fighting mechanism Sub: SCI Sec: Awareness in IT Context: In an effort to further streamline cyber security and measures against cybercrime, President Droupadi Murmu allocated responsibilities to three Ministries and the National Security Council Secretariat. Accordingly, the Cabinet Secretariat has notified changes in Allocation of Business Rules. The borderless nature […]
Privately placed debt issuance, ECBs surge on lower cost of funds Sub: Eco Sec: External sector Context: Over the past three years, corporates have increasingly turned to private debt placements and external commercial borrowings, with both methods seeing a significant surge in funds raised. Increase in Privately Placed Debt: Funds raised through privately […]
With new scheme, sun shines on rooftop solar installations Sub : Schemes Sec: Economy Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited solar panels installed under PM Muft Bijli Solar Yojana in Gujarat. About PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Solar Yojana (PMSY): It is a central government initiative to encourage the adoption of rooftop solar […]
German Economy Expected to Shrink Further in 2024 Sub : Eco Sec: National Income Economic Contraction Forecast: Germany’s economy is projected to shrink by 0.1% in 2024, according to a joint statement by five leading economic institutes: DIW, Ifo, IfW Kiel, IWH, and RWI. This follows a contraction of 0.3% in 2023. The […]
Long-Range Rockets and Futuristic Ammunition on Indian Army’s Radar Sub: Sci Sec: Defence Why in News The Indian Army is focusing on expanding its artillery capabilities, emphasizing long-range rockets and futuristic ammunition. This shift comes in the wake of lessons learned from global conflicts, particularly the Ukraine war and the ongoing Gaza offensive. […]