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Taj dome leaks; ASI says no damage, only seepage Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture Context: Water leakage has been reported at the Taj Mahal and the garden adjacent to it has been submerged after heavy rainfall. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) authorities said that there is no damage to the heritage […]
Post-glacial ecosystems could help slow down climate change: Study Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Context: A global study titled “The Development of Terrestrial Ecosystems Emerging After Glacier Retreat,” published in Nature, suggests that while glacier retreat is a clear sign of climate change, it may also create new ecosystems that could help mitigate its […]
Increase in import duty on edible oil to help farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan Sub: Geo Sec: Eco geo Updated Agricultural Policies in India: Edible Oil Import Duty Increase: Import duty on edible oils raised from 0% to 20% Basic duty on refined oil increased to 32.5% Total effective duty on imported edible and […]
Climate hopes of European Union run into headwinds as bloc changes leadership Sub: IR Sec: Int Groupings Context: New European Commission set to be unveiled next week. The event is being watched closely by environmentalists as the shift in Parliament may downplay climate ambitions. Shift in policy During 2019 EU Elections Youth Climate Marches […]
Rights groups slam Centre over delay in filling NHRC posts Sub: Polity Sec: National Body Context: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has not had a full-time chairperson since June and has only one member to fill five positions. Human rights groups are warning that the delay in filling vacant posts will hurt […]
WHO clears Bavarian Nordic’s shot for Mpox Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN as the first vaccine against mpox, adding it to its prequalification list for expanded access in communities with urgent need. The prequalification paves the way for developing countries to access the […]
Renaming Port Blair: A Step to Remove Symbols of Colonial Slavery Sub: History Sec: Modern India Why in News: The Indian government, as part of its ongoing efforts to eliminate symbols of colonial slavery, has renamed Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, to Sri Vijaya Puram. The announcement was […]
Reducing CO2 Emissions in India’s Transport Sector by 2050: A High-Ambition Approach Sub: Env Sec: Climate Change Why in News A recent study conducted by the World Resources Institute (WRI) India reveals that India’s transport sector has the potential to reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by up to 71% by 2050. This […]
Human Brain-Inspired Computing Platform by IISc: A Revolutionary Boost to AI Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT Why in News The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has made a groundbreaking technological advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Researchers at IISc have developed a new brain-inspired computing platform, which offers the potential to significantly enhance […]
Brazil’s hydropower faces risk from drying river basins Sub: Geo Sec: Mapping Context: Soil moisture in Brazil’s main hydropower river basins has hit nearly two-decade lows. This drought threatens long-term impacts on Brazil’s energy sector, even after the rains return. Details: Hydropower typically generates about two-thirds of Brazil’s electricity. Years of weak rainfall […]