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Mapping illegal pangolin poaching from Africa to Asia Subject :Environment Section: Species in news Context: Based on genomic analyses, researchers reveal illegal pangolin trafficking routes from origins in Africa to markets in Asia. The approach offers new opportunities to monitor pangolin poaching in near realtime, allowing for targeted and more effective anti-trafficking measures. […]
NASA finds energy source and molecule at Saturn’s moon Enceladus Subject :Science and Tech Section: Space technology Context: NASA has found evidence of a key ingredient for life (hydrogen cyanide) and a supercharged energy source to fuel it, at Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Researchers also uncovered evidence that an ocean, which is hiding below […]
Adhar based consent for children goes online Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: Adhar based consent for children goes online More about the news: The Union Ministry of Electronics and IT in India is planning to consult industry stakeholders on proposed data protection rules to operationalize the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. […]
Govt. allows use of cane juice, B molasses to make ethanol Subject : Economy Section: Infrastructure Context: In a U turn, the Centre reversed its decision to ban the use of sugarcane juice for making ethanol as it allowed utilisation of the juice as well as B-heavy molasses to produce the green fuel […]
If inflation is not tamed, there is risk to consumption and growth Subject: Economy Section: Inflation and unemployment Context: November’s resurgence in headline retail inflation, while clearly not unexpected after the RBI just last week predicted a likely ‘uptick’, is a stark reminder of the risks volatile food prices pose. More about News […]
Ambitious coal transport plans may test Railways Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context: Indian Railways’ plan to raise the quantum of coal to be transported by rail by at least 400 million tonne (mt) in the next eight years face congestion and logistical challenges, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) […]
Maldives will not renew agreement for joint hydrographic survey with India Subject: IR Section: India’s neighbours Context: The Maldives cabinet has decided against renewing a 2019 MoU with India for hydrographic surveying. India had “agreed” to Maldivian demand that Indian troops be withdrawn from the Indian Ocean Island nation. Maldives considers it is […]
Arctic Report Card 2023: Wildfires to melting sea ice, warmest summer on record had cascading impacts across Arctic Subject : Environment Section: Climate Change Context: The 2023 Arctic Report Card brought together 82 Arctic scientists from around the world to assess the Arctic’s vital signs, the changes underway and their effects on lives […]
Is India doing enough to tackle climate change? Subject : Environment Section: Climate Change In the news: In a historic first, all 198 signatories to the 28th United Nations’ Conference of the Parties (COP28) adopted an agreement to “transition away” from “all fossil fuels” as opposed to only coal, as was agreed upon […]
‘India’s fastest’ solar-electric boat Barracuda launched Subject : Environment Section: Climate Change Solar-electric boat Barracuda: India has launched its fastest solar-electric boat named Barracuda (Named after the swift, long fish, Barracuda). It aims to advance India’s eco-friendly maritime transportation. Launched at- Navalt Solar and Electric Boats, located off Aroor in Alappuzha in Kerala. […]