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Want to keep the surgery bill low? Avoid surgical-site infections, study says Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Investing in safe surgeries could significantly reduce the costs associated with surgeries in low-to-middle-income countries like India, according to a study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection. What is a surgical site infection? A […]
Deadly humid heat could hit billions, spread as far as US Midwest, study says Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Billions of people could struggle to survive in periods of deadly, humid heat within this century as temperatures rise, particularly in some of the world’s largest cities, from Delhi to Shanghai, according to […]
India needs to go nuclear Subject: Science and Tech Section: Nuclear technology Energy requirement for India: India’s economy is growing rapidly and is expected to surpass Germany and Japan and move up from number five to number three position before the end of this decade. India’s primary energy consumption is the third-highest globally. […]
As caracals inch towards extinction, path to conserving the wild cat remains unclear Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: An estimated 50 caracals are left in the small clusters in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat, making caracal the second cat species after the Asiatic cheetah to reach the brink of extinction […]
Even temporary global warming above 2°C will affect life in the oceans for centuries Subject: Environment Section: Protected Areas in news Context: There is growing consensus that our planet is likely to pass the 1.5 degrees Celsius warming threshold. Research even suggests global warming will temporarily exceed the 2℃ threshold, if atmospheric carbon […]
Migratory birds arrive in Odisha’s Chilika before winter; is climate change to blame? Subject: Environment Section: Protected Areas in news Context: Migratory birds have started their annual journey to Chilika —India’s largest waterbird habitat in Odisha — ahead of winter this year. Ducks and wigeon species have been seen this year within the […]
India launches Operation Ajay today to bring home citizens from Israel-Hamas war zone Subject : IR Section: Places in news Context: India launches Operation Ajay to bring home citizens from Israel-Hamas war zone More about the news: India has initiated “Operation Ajay” to repatriate its citizens from Israel and Palestine amid escalating conflict. […]
How new royalty rates for strategic minerals can help cut their imports Subject :Economy Section: External sector Context: Recently, the government sanctioned royalty rates for three pivotal and strategic minerals i.e lithium, niobium, and rare earth elements (REEs) More about the news: The Indian government has amended a key law to set competitive […]
A brief introduction to the political players in Palestine Subject: IR Section: Conflict Context: Last week’s attack on Israel has brought not just Hamas under the spotlight, but also other significant players in Palestine such as Fatah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), and Palestinian Authority (PA). Some more details in […]
India and Sweden to collaborate on green steel projects; other nations to team up Subject: Science and Technology Section: MSc What is green steel? It is the manufacturing of steel without the use of fossil fuels. “Green hydrogen” is one solution that could help reduce the steel industry’s carbon footprint. Green hydrogen is […]