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Russia’s war is weakening scientists’ ability to track the climate Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: Human activities are warming the Earth, and war is now obstructing precise climate change measurements. The Arctic is heating up nearly four times faster than the global average, which could lead to severe consequences such as melting […]
Remembering Vaikom satyagraha, a 100 years later Subject: History Section: Modern India Context: Vaikom satyagraha, the epic movement, enters its 100th year. Early 20th century Travancore: The princely state of Travancore had a feudal, militaristic, and ruthless system of custom-ridden government. The idea of caste pollution worked not only on the basis of […]
Bringing 1000 elephants to Jamnagar makes no sense: Raman Sukumar Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: On March 14, the captive elephant’s future came to be governed by new Rules—Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024, that regulate their transfer from one State to another. What are Captive Elephants? These elephants are […]
Tamil Nadu’s Role in India’s Electronics Exports Subject: Economy Section: External sector Key Statistics: Tamil Nadu, in FY24, accounted for 30% of all electronic goods exports from India. The district of Kancheepuram alone contributed close to 40% of India’s smartphone exports in the last two fiscal years. The state has seen a significant […]
Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024 Subject: Schemes Section: Economy Current Issue: Manufacturers of e2Ws and e3Ws are in confusion regarding the continuation of discounts for customers under the EMPS 2024. The scheme is set to commence on April 1. However, the portal for companies to register their certificates to avail of subsidies […]
T.M. Krishna | The dissident vocalist Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: The Music Academy’s award of the Sangita Kalanidhi to the vocalist T.M. Krishna has opened up rifts within the Carnatic music community, which have escalated into a war of positions on social media, with prominent artists, writers, celebrities, and political […]
Many countries yet to fully implement steps to prevent misuse of virtual assets, says FATF Subject: IR Section: Int Org Context: The FATF plenary had in February 2023 agreed on a road map to strengthen the implementation of its standards on virtual assets and VASPs. More on news: The Financial Action Task Force […]
What is the economic cost of Baltimore’s bridge collapse? Subject: Geography Section: Eco Geography Context: The Baltimore port’s closure could cost the economy $15m per day while insurers face up to $3bn in claims. More on news: The collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore earlier this week has led to the suspension […]
Will global forest expansion hit tribals? Subject: Environment Section: Int Convention Context: A symposium hosted by the University of Arizona focused on the Conservation, Racism, and Indigenous Peoples Human Rights, highlighting concerns regarding the impact of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act of 2023 on India’s tribes. […]
Naturally occurring bile acid can blunt statin-induced diabetes Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: A study from China has discovered that ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) can counteract the side effect of statins, which is the tendency to induce glucose intolerance and diabetes. Statins: Statins are a class of medications that reduce illness and […]