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More children in Delhi have cancers than any other Indian city; is air pollution to blame? Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: India’s capital Delhi was the worst-affected among all places that have a cancer registry in the country, according to the latest available data by the National Cancer Registry Programme […]
El Nino may be drying out the southern hemisphere — here’s how that affects the whole planet Subject : Geography Section: Physical geography Context: A new study has shown that the southern hemisphere has been drying out more than the northern hemisphere over the past two decades (2001-2020). Key findings of the study: […]
For Mumbai pollution, construction dust, unfavourable meteorology obvious culprits but can’t rule out climate change Subject : Environment Section: Pollution Context: Mumbai has been facing ‘poor’ air quality for the past few days according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research data (SAFAR). Details: The city’s PM2.5 concentration was […]
National dam safety team faults planning, and design of Kaleshwaram project’s barrage in Telangana Subject : Geography Section: Places in news Context: The six-member expert team of the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) examined the sinking of piers in Block-7 of the Medigadda (Laxmi) Barrage of the Kaleshwaram irrigation project in Telangana. Details: […]
Farm fires and weather behind choke; respite likely in 4 days Subject : Geography Section: Physical geography Worsening air quality in Delhi: The combined effect of stubble burning in neighbouring States, local pollutants, and unfavourable meteorological conditions resulted in Delhi’s air quality slipping into the worst- ‘severe plus’– category for the first time […]
Demwe hydroelectric project put on hold Subject : Geography Section: Places in news Context: The standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has put the Demwe Lower Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh on hold till an expert committee asseses its impact on the flora fauna downstream. Details: Located on Lohit river, […]
GST Amnesty scheme Subject :Economy Section: Fiscal Policy GST Amnesty scheme for filing appeals on GST demand notices has several key points, as follows: Extended Filing Time for Appeals: Taxpayers are now granted an extended deadline until January 31, 2024, to file appeals against demand orders related to the GST. The extension comes […]
Status of Household Deposits in India Subject :Economy Section: Monetary Policy Household Deposits: Household deposits with Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) increased at a CAGR of 9.8% from ₹81 trillion in March 2019 to ₹118 trillion in March 2023, with a significant jump in March 2021. YoY changes fell sharply after the March 2021 […]
Temples allegedly destroyed by Portuguese in Goa Subject : History Section: art and culture Context: Goa Minister for Archives and Archaeology said that an expert committee formed by the archaeology department has collected information of over 1,000 temples that were allegedly destroyed during the Portuguese rule in Goa. The Committee has recommended the […]
Demolition of the National Museum Subject : History Section: art and culture Context: The National Museum is set to be demolished and the artefacts will be moved to the North and South Blocks. North and South Blocks will be emptied to become the Yug-Yugeen Bharat Indian Museum. About the National Museum of India: […]