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Revised Tariff Structure to Improve India’s Global Trade Image Sub : Eco Sec : External sector Why in News? The Union Budget 2024-25, announced on February 1, 2025, has introduced a revised tariff structure aimed at rationalizing import duties and correcting India’s global trade optics. Context: The Indian government has reduced peak customs […]
Green cardamom’s new relatives include two species from Kerala Sub: Env Sec : Biodiversity Why in NEWS Two new species of green cardamom, Elettaria facifera and Elettaria tulipifera, have been discovered in Kerala’s Western Ghats, expanding the known diversity of this important spice. These new relatives of the commonly used green cardamom […]
A malfunctioning valve has stalled ISRO’s orbit raising operations for the NVS-02 satellite Sub : Sci Sec : Space technology Why in NEWS ISRO’s NVS-02 satellite’s orbit-raising operations have been disrupted by a valve malfunction, following its January 29th launch as part of ISRO’s 100th launch from Sriharikota. Key update and context ISRO’s […]
Study finds a way to predict when cracks would develop in paint, clay, milk and blood Sub : Sci Sec : Miscellaneous Why in NEWS A new study have shown clay’s drying process reveals a fascinating shift in elasticity, from liquid to pliable solid to brittle material. Key highlights and context Crack Prevention […]
The various challenges associated with AI-driven genetic testing Sub: Sci Sec : Awareness in IT Why in NEWS AI has facilitated genetic information processing at higher speed, but this rapid analysis amplifies the risk of data security breaches and leaks. The Human Genome Project (HGP) The Human Genome Project, a 13-year public initiative […]
Trump slaps 25% tariff on imports from Canada, Mexico; additional 10% duty for Chinese goods Sub: Eco Sec: External sector Context: U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on key trading partners Canada, Mexico, and China. The rationale behind the move was to address what Trump described as a “major threat” posed by […]
Gyan Bharatam Mission Sub: Scheme Sec: Art and Culture A new special mission announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, focused on the survey, documentation, and conservation of India’s manuscript heritage. It aims to cover over one crore manuscripts. Scope: The mission targets manuscripts held by academic institutions, museums, libraries, and private collectors across […]
Dengue early warning system predicts risk two months in advance Sub: Science Sec: Health Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, in collaboration with other institutions, has developed an early warning system for dengue. The system predicts potential dengue outbreaks more than two months in advance. It uses observed temperature, rainfall, and humidity […]
India’s Nuclear Energy Mission Sub: Sci Sec: Nuclear Why in News The Union Budget 2024-25 has proposed a ₹20,000 crore ‘Nuclear Energy Mission’ to develop Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in India. Key Budget Provisions for Nuclear Energy: Financial Allocation for the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE): Estimated expenditure for 2025-26: ₹24,049 crore. Expected […]
What citizenship laws do countries follow? Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: President Donald Trump, in his second term, issued an executive order restricting birthright citizenship in the U.S. The order has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge but, if implemented, will deny automatic citizenship to children born to illegal immigrants and temporary […]