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Madhav National Park & Tiger Reserves in India Sub: Env Sec: Protected Areas in news Location of Madhav National Park & Its Tiger Population Madhav National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh. It was declared the 58th tiger reserve in India on March 9. Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of tiger reserves […]
Uniyala keralensis: A Newly Identified Plant Species Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Context: A dense shrub with light purple flowers found in the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district has been confirmed as a distinct species of the genus Uniyala. Researchers have named the new species, which is endemic to […]
Anthropologists call for overhaul of criteria used for identifying STs Sub: Geo Sec: Human Geo Context: Anthropologists and experts are calling for a paradigm shift in defining “tribes” in India. Instead of a binary classification, a “spectrum of tribalness” is being proposed. The demand comes amid rising claims for ST status, including by […]
Efavirenz: A Potential Drug for Treating Chikungunya Sub: Sci Sec: Health sector Why in News A recent study has suggested that efavirenz, a drug commonly used to treat HIV/AIDS, may be repurposed to combat chikungunya. This is significant because currently, no approved antiviral treatment exists for chikungunya, and only a few compounds have […]
Impact of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Satellite Sustainability Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News A recent study published in Nature Sustainability highlights that rising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions could significantly reduce the number of satellites that can safely orbit Earth. Effects of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Earth’s Upper Atmosphere: The upper […]
Deep-Sea Creatures Rising to the Surface: A Warning from the Ocean? Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Why in News In recent months, there has been an alarming increase in sightings of deep-sea creatures near the ocean’s surface. Species like the anglerfish and the oarfish, which typically inhabit extreme depths, have been appearing […]
Aditya-L1 Mission: Scientists Observe a Flareless Coronal Mass Ejection Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have observed a rare flareless coronal mass ejection (CME) from the solar atmosphere using the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) instrument onboard the Aditya-L1 mission. This marks a […]
INA veteran celebrates 99th birthday by paying tributes to Netaji and fallen soldiers Sub: History Sec: Freedom struggle Early Life and Background Lt. Rangaswamy Madhavan Pillai was born on March 13, 1926, in Swryan township, Rangoon district, Burma (now Myanmar). His father hailed from the Sivaganga region in Tamil Nadu. Association with the […]
Centre sanctions 116 new tourist spots across the country Sub: Schemes Sec: Tourism Context: The Centre has sanctioned 116 new tourist destinations across the country. These projects are being developed under various schemes in partnership with State governments. The total cost of development is ₹4,088 crores. Schemes Under Which Destinations are Sanctioned Swadesh […]
Actions by govts, businesses to shape trade resilience for years: UNCTAD Sub: IR Sec: Int Org Context: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has highlighted the critical importance of global cooperation and balanced policies to avoid economic fragmentation and ensure sustained long-term growth amidst growing trade uncertainties. Report Highlights: Global […]