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Efforts on to get UNESCO tag for ‘Paruveta Utsavam’ of Ahobilam Subject: History Section: Art and culture Context: The Indian National Trust is making efforts for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) to get the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to declare the annual ‘Parveta Utsavam’ of Ahobilam as an ‘intangible […]
After PAC nod, hike in reporting limits for Ministries’ spending proposed Subject: Polity Section: Parliament Context: After a gap of about 18 years, the government is set to revise its financial limits for ‘New Service’ and ‘New Instruments of Service’ after getting approval from Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC). More on news: The […]
Central Asian Flyway recognised to protect over 600 migratory bird species Subject: Environment Section: Int Conventions Context: The Fourteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP 14) saw the adoption of the Initiative for the Central Asian Flyway, a […]
Extraction of raw materials could rise 60% by 2060 – and making mining ‘greener’ won’t stop the damage Subject: Environment Section: Sustainable development and Agri Context: The upcoming Global Resources Outlook report by the UN International Resource Panel paints a critical picture of the escalating global consumption of raw materials. Details of the […]
Ultradian rhythms: the cycles of life Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Ultradian rhythm: Life on Earth is sustained by various biological cycles, among which the ultradian rhythm is a key cyclic process observed in all living organisms, from single-celled entities to humans. Unlike circadian rhythms that operate on a 24-hour cycle, like the […]
What are IPCC’s assessment reports? Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: Since 1988, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has produced six assessment reports, three special reports, and methodology reports that provide guidelines for estimating greenhouse gas emissions and removal. Details: Three reports from the IPCC’s sixth assessment cycle (AR6) were […]
International light pollution guidelines for migratory species prepared Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: The International Light Pollution Guidelines for migratory species were developed in response to the growing concern of light pollution, first acknowledged during the CMS COP 13 meeting in Gandhinagar four years ago. About International Light Pollution Guidelines for migratory species: […]
T cells hold hope against refractory multiple myeloma Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: Scientists have engineered a new variant of cancer-fighting T cells that can suppress multiple myeloma tumours in mice while showing superior persistence and endurance compared with standard CAR T cell designs. The new cells’ promising effects and durability […]
India sends assistance to cholera-hit Zambia Subject: IR Section: Places in news In the news: India sent medical and material assistance to Zambia as the southern African country dealt with a deadly cholera outbreak. According to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the outbreak began in the Zambian capital […]
The bubonic plague is back. Should you be worried? Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: Health officials in Oregon, US confirmed the first case of bubonic plague in the state since 2005. More on news: According to various reports, the person probably got the disease from a sick pet cat. Between 1346 […]