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Two years of Project Cheetah: Govt outlines next steps for growing big cat population Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Context: Project Cheetah, an ambitious conservation initiative in India, has released its 2023-24 annual progress report, highlighting key strategies and challenges in reintroducing cheetahs to the country. Key Points of the report: Long-term […]
Ahead of Amur falcon’s arrival, Manipur district bans their hunting Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Context: The Amur falcon (Falco Amurensis), a migratory bird species, is preparing for its annual visit to parts of Northeast India, particularly Manipur’s Tamenglong district and Nagaland. These birds are known locally as ‘Kahuaipuina’ in Manipur and […]
Committee on MSP Proposals and Key Developments in Agriculture Sub: Eco Sec: Agri Ongoing Work on Legalised MSP: Union Agriculture Minister highlighted that while there is no commitment yet on the demand for a legalised Minimum Support Price (MSP), a committee is actively working on the issue. The committee, led by former Agriculture […]
Why the US Fed Cut Interest Rates and its Potential Impact on India Sub: Eco Sec: External Sector US Federal Reserve (Fed) Cuts Interest Rates: The US Federal Reserve cut the Federal Funds Rate by 50 basis points (0.5%). Lower interest rates incentivize economic activity, promote growth, and increase job creation by making […]
MOIL eyes overseas expansion Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Context: MOIL (Manganese Ore India Ltd), a state-owned company, is planning to expand its operations both domestically and internationally. MOIL HQ: Nagpur, India. Key points: International Expansion: Seeking overseas acquisitions for manganese ore mines and other critical minerals Target regions: Africa (South Africa, Gabon), […]
Termed as ‘more contagious’, COVID-19’s XEC variant spreads to 27 countries Sub: Sci Sec: Health New COVID-19 Variant: XEC: Scientists have identified a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus called XEC. This variant is believed to have the potential to become the dominant strain of COVID-19. Key points: Origin and Spread: First observed […]
India’s Pursuit of Renegotiation and Review of the Indus Waters Treaty Sub: IR Sec: India and world Why in News: In 2023, India has once again formally notified Pakistan seeking a “review and modification” of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). This marks the second notice issued by India within a year, signalling its […]
Ultrafast Lasers Revolutionize Future Hard Drive Technology with Spin Currents Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT & Computers Why in News: On September 6, a study published in Physical Review Letters by an international team of researchers presented a breakthrough in the field of spintronics. The study demonstrates how ultrafast lasers can create […]
India’s Space Programme: Boost with Approval for Key Missions Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News? The Union Government recently approved four major space projects, including the Chandrayaan-4 mission and India’s first mission to Venus, signalling a significant advancement in India’s space capabilities. These decisions are part of ISRO’s Vision 2047, which […]