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Why Nipah virus outbreaks are occurring only in Kerala Subject :Science and technology Section: Health Introduction Kerala experienced four Nipah outbreaks since May 2018: three in Kozhikode and one in Ernakulam in 2019. Presence of Nipah Virus in Fruit Bats A 2021 study confirmed Nipah virus in Pteropusfruit bats across Kerala districts. NIV […]
Maharashtra Unveils ₹45000 Crore Development Package For Marathwada Region Subject: Geography Section: Indian Geography Context: Maharashtra unveiled a development package amounting to ₹45,000 crore for the Marathwada region within the state. Additionally, the CM announced revised administrative approvals for irrigation projects valued at ₹14,000 crore. Marathwada region: Historically, Marathwada was a part of […]
India-Middle East-EU corridor to have multiple routes, but hurdles remain Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: India, U.S., Saudi Arabia, UAE and other countries launched the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Ports that will be connected through the corridor are: India:Mundra (Gujarat), Kandla (Gujarat), and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (Navi Mumbai). Middle […]
Mercedes-Benz clears 46,000 kg of waste, 85 lakh litres of pooled water from Nandi Hills as part of five-year project Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Pvt. Ltd. (MBRDI) said it cleared 46,000 kg of waste, collected 85 lakh litres of pooled water, and constructed 11 check dams at […]
Over 75% of European bumblebee species threatened in the next 40-60 years Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: More than 75% of European bumblebee species may be threatened in the next 40-60 years according to worst-case-scenario projections of bumblebee populations. Study findings: Key drivers for declining population: Degradation of habitats and alterations […]
Why the NGT banned cruise boats in Madhya Pradesh Subject: Environment Section: pollution Context: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Bhopal recently ruled that operating cruise boats in various water bodies of Madhya Pradesh was illegal and cannot be allowed to continue in violation of various environmental laws. Impact of the cruise ban: […]
From neutrinos and Tb bacteria to quake-resistant buildings: How works of these young scientists have the potential to change the world Subject: Science and technology Section: Msc Introduction: Earlier this week, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) announced its flagship Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes for 2022, after holding it back for […]
Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics launched Subject: Govt Schemes Section: Agriculture Introduction The Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg Portal) has been officially launched in India under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, significantly impacting the country’s agriculture sector. Launch and Significance Official Launch: Professor Ramesh Chand, a member of NITI Aayog, […]
Why is 2023 so hot? A rare Pacific volcano is among the suspects Subject: Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: Scientists say an underwater volcanic eruption off Tonga in the South Pacific last year is majorly responsible for the unusual warming this year. About the Tonga volcanic eruption It is an Undersea Volcanic Eruption […]
Editors Guild of India has right to free speech, says CJI Subject: Polity Section: Constitution Context: Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said the Editors Guild of India (EGI) may be right or wrong in its report about “partisan media coverage” of the Manipur violence, but it has a right to free speech […]