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Over 100 active permafrost structures identified in Jhelum basin, can cause catastrophic disasters in future: Study Subject :Environment Section :Climate Change In the news: A recent study mapped over 100 rock glaciers in the Kashmir Himalayas, revealing signs of movement or melting in these permafrost structures. Details: Termed ‘active glacial rocks,’ these formations […]
Majority of cities far from clean air target, says study Subject :Environment Section : Pollution Context: The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in India aimed to decrease average particulate matter concentrations by 40% by 2026 in 131 cities. However, an analysis showed that out of 49 cities with consistent data over five years, […]
GDP Estimate Subject : Economy Section: Indian Economy and National Income India’s GDP estimates for the current financial year (2023-24) based on the First Advance Estimates (FAEs) released by the government. Here are the key points: GDP Growth Estimate: The FAEs project that India’s GDP will grow by 7.3% in the current financial […]
Inclusion of India’s Fully Accessible Route (FAR) Bonds in Bloomberg Emerging Market Local Currency Index Subject : Economy Section: External Sector The Indian government’s Fully Accessible Route (FAR) bonds to be included in Bloomberg EM Local Currency Index. Inclusion Details: FAR bonds included with an initial weight of 20 per cent of their […]
Fake Invoices under GST Subject : Economy Section: Fiscal policy The Finance Ministry has undertaken a nationwide drive to identify fake firms and detect Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion. Results of the Drive: Over 29,000 fake firms were identified during the special drive. The detected fake firms were involved in suspected Input […]
Individual income inequality fell during FY 2014 – 2022 Subject : Economy Section: Indian Economy The economic research department of the State Bank of India (SBI) has reported a significant decline in individual income inequality in India from fiscal year 2014 to fiscal year 2022. The decline is attributed to a “great migration” […]
South Korea superconductivity claim revived with new data Subject : Science and Tech SECTION: Msc Context: A group of scientists from China and Japan have reported findings that could indicate superconductivity in a controversial material. About Superconductivity Superconductivity occurs when a material offers almost zero resistance to the flow of electric current, enabling […]
DRDO counter-drone system ready, handed over to private firms Subject: Science and Tech Section: Defence Context: The counter drone system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is ready for production and was already demonstrated to armed services and other internal security agencies with some orders already placed. More About News The DRDO is making drone based systems and anti-drone systems based on the requirements of user agencies. The DRDO has developed a comprehensive integrated anti-drone system which comprises detection, identification and neutralization of a drone. The Transfer of Technology (ToT) for above technologies has been handed over to private industries, including BEL, […]
Global warming, sea level rise, ageing flood defence systems: Why European countries have been flooded Subject: Geography Section: Atmosphere In the news: Heavy rains have hit France, England, Netherlands and Germany for more than two weeks, causing rivers to burst their banks in many areas, flooding homes and prompting evacuations. A combination of […]
First US lunar lander since 1972 launched: The mission, significance Subject :Science and Tech Section: Space tech In the news: A US private company launched a spacecraft carrying NASA’s scientific instruments, aiming to be the first US craft to land on the Moon in 50+ years. Details The Peregrine lander module of the […]