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Neelakurinji becomes a ‘threatened species’ Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Context: IUCN has officially added Neelakurinji to its list of threatened species. The latest global assessment confirms its threatened status in the Vulnerable (Criteria A2c) category of the IUCN. This is the first ever Global Red List assessment for the species. About […]
Hidden dangers of irrational use of antibiotics on microbiome Sub: Sci Sec: Human health Context: Antibiotics are often hailed as miracle drugs, capable of curing once-deadly infections and saving countless lives but due to overuse and misuse of antibiotics in humans, animals, and agriculture there are severe and often overlooked consequences. What are […]
New mpox clade Ib disproportionately affects children Sub: Sci Sec: Human health Context: The ongoing multinational mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) outbreaks continue to be a significant threat to public health systems across the world. What is Mpox (monkeypox)? Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus which was first […]
The joint India-U.S. mission to fly two Gaganyatris to the ISS Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Context: As participants of the Axiom-4 mission, Shubhanshu Shukla or Prashanth Nair will fly to the ISS along with two other astronauts. More on the news? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that two of the […]
Most tree-planting campaigns fail. What has to change? Sub: Env Sec: Int Conventions Tree Planting Campaigns: Unintended Failures: Many global tree planting campaigns fail to deliver real climate benefits, as seen in Kenya, where most of the 50 saplings planted by environmentalist Lucy Kagendo died, reflecting a widespread issue. Despite the simplicity of […]
Ground-level ozone surges in 10 major cities, presents a new urban crisis in India Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Rising Ground-Level Ozone Crisis in Indian Cities: In the summer of 2024, ground-level ozone is emerging as a significant environmental threat across Indian cities, surpassing the more familiar issue of particulate pollution. Recent data from […]
Cobras, mambas, coral and sea snakes, other elapids emerged from Asia & spread worldwide: Study Sub: Sci Sec: Species in news Evolution of Venomous Snakes: Some of the world’s most venomous snakes, such as cobras, mambas, coral snakes, and sea snakes, evolved in Asia before spreading globally. Elapoidea, a snake superfamily with over […]
Why silica dust could become the ‘new asbestos’ health risk Sub: Sci Sec: Pollution New Limits for Silica Dust Exposure: New exposure limits to silica dust in various industries could save about 13,000 lives globally. Current “acceptable” exposure limits pose serious risks of silicosis, a potentially fatal lung disease. Researchers recommend reducing exposure […]
Bill providing up to 4 nominees for bank account tabled – Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 Sub : Eco Sec: Capital MARKET Introduction of Multiple Nominees: The Bill introduces a provision allowing account holders to nominate up to four nominees for their bank accounts and lockers. It also provides for simultaneous and successive […]
Opposition parties prepare to move no-confidence motion against Vice-President Sub: Polity Sec: Parliaments Context: As many as 50 Opposition MPs, sources said, have signed a resolution to bring a no-confidence motion against Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar under Article 67(B) of the Indian Constitution. How is the vice president elected? The Vice President shall be […]