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Peninsular river basins in India more likely to face widespread flooding than transboundary rivers: Study Subject : Geography Section: Indian geography Context: Past focus primarily on localized flooding, prompting researchers from IIT Gandhinagar to study and highlight widespread floods in major Indian river basins. Analysis Findings: Mahanadi and Narmada basins had the most […]
Missing for 42 years, flying squirrel resurfaces in Arunachal Subject : Environment Section: Species in news Context: A nocturnal flying squirrel has resurfaced in Arunachal Pradesh after going missing for 42 years. It was last recorded in the Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district. The Aaranyak study was supported by Re:Wild, […]
Coming soon, a ‘Cafeteria’ for oil spill-hit birds at Ennore Creek Subject : Environment Section: Pollution In the news: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and Besant Memorial Animal Dispensary (BMAD) plan to establish feeding stations for birds at Ennore creek. They aim to catch the birds to rehabilitate and care for them. Details: […]
Researchers patenting new treatment for nicotine addiction Subject : Environment Section: Pollution Context: Researchers have demonstrated a practical approach for treating nicotine dependence. Currently, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is used which relies on providing additional nicotine to the body. Researchers have now turned to nicotine’s oxidative metabolite, cotinine. Key Facts: Tobacco use is a global pandemic, affecting an estimated 1.2 billion people, which poses substantial health burden and costs. With approximately 5 million tobacco-related deaths annually, […]
As JN.1 emerges as variant of interest, time to evaluate preparedness Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: The identification of a sub variant — JN.1 — has sparked fresh interest in the epidemiological world, and has sounded the need for caution. The World Health Organisation, has decided, due to its rapid […]
Bengaluru airport wins award at UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles Subject : IR Section: International organisation Context: Terminal 2 (T2) of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru has been recognised as one of the world’s most beautiful airports and awarded the special prize for interiors at the UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles. About PRIX VERSAILLES […]
WHO prequalifies malaria vaccine by Serum Institute Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health Context: The World Health Organization(WHO) added the R21/Matrix M malaria vaccine, developed by Oxford University and manufactured by Serum Institute of India, to its list of prequalified vaccines. In October 2023, the WHO had recommended its use for the prevention […]
IPC to BNS what has change Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: Lok Sabha nod for 3 bill on criminal law More about the news: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023 proposes significant changes to the Indian Penal Code; it aims to replace some notable modifications including incorporating terrorism and organized crime […]
Why is the Iceland so volcanically active Subject :Geography Section: Geomorphology Context: A volcano erupted close to an Iceland power plant after weeks of intense seismic activity southwest of Reykjavik What are volcanoes: Volcanoes are openings or vents where lava, tephra (small rocks), and steam erupt onto the Earth’s surface, according to the […]
The Donkey Route Subject : IR Section: Msc Context: Theme of SRK’s ‘Dunki’ What is Donkey Route: The “donkey route” to the United States involves migrants traveling through Latin American countries to reach the US border. The journey often starts in countries like Ecuador, Bolivia, or Guyana, where Indian citizens can obtain visas […]