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Light pollution disrupts marine organisms’ hormonal cycles, reproduction: Study Subject :Environment Section: Pollution Context: A recent study by Cornell University, United States, argued that we should broaden our outlook to consider light pollution’s influence on coastal marine ecosystems, affecting everything from whales to fish, corals and plankton. Details: Marine organisms that evolved over […]
‘Planet wreckers’: 20 countries led by US to emit 90% carbon dioxide through 2050 Subject :Environment Section: Climate Change Context: Just 20 countries in the world, led by the United States, would be responsible for nearly 90 per cent of the carbon dioxide emissions through 2050, found a new analysis by research organization […]
New CFR guidelines: Experts say regulations can undo India’s progress on forest governance Subject :Environment Section: Environment laws Context: The new guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) for conservation, management and sustainable use of community forest resources (CFR) on September 12, 2023, disempower Gram Sabhas (village assemblies) and shift […]
Six of 9 planetary boundaries have been breached because of human activities: Study Subject :Environment Section: Climate Change Context: The world has breached six of the nine planetary boundaries necessary to maintain Earth’s stability and resilience, according to a new study. Study findings: The findings are an update to the planetary boundaries framework, […]
Two deaths reported in Kerala due to the Nipah Virus, health minister Mandaviya confirms Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Nipah virus infection in humans causes a range of clinical presentations, from asymptomatic infection (subclinical) to acute respiratory infection and fatal encephalitis. The case fatality rate is estimated at 40% to 75%. This […]
Odisha’s Timeless Wonder – Konark Wheel replica at Bharat Mandapam during G20 summit Subject :History Section: Art and Culture The Konark Wheel took form under King Narasimhadeva-I’s reign in the 13th century. A wheel with 24 spokes, the wheel symbolises India’s ancient wisdom, architectural excellence and advanced civilisation. It has also been incorporated […]
Nataraja sculpture at Bharat Mandapam during G20 Summit in Delhi Subject: HISTORY Section: Art and culture Context: A 27-foot Nataraja sculpture installed outside the Bharat Mandapam ahead of the G20 Summit weighs around 20 tonnes and took around 3.25-lakh man hours to take shape, the government said. The sculpture was created by the […]
Sanatan Dharma Subject: HISTORY Section: Art and culture Context: Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks on Sanatan Dharma Sanatan Dharma is a Sanskrit term that can be translated variously as “eternal religion” or “eternal law”, “unshakeable, venerable order”, or “ancient and continuing guideline”. The word “sanatan”, meaning eternal, does not appear in the Vedas. The word […]
World can emulate India’s protection of plant varieties and farmers rights law’ Subject :Science and technology Section: IPR Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FR) Act, 2001 Enacted by India in 2001 adopting sui generis system. It is in conformity with International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), 1978. The […]
Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari mentions tax on diesel vehicles: Why is diesel under pressure? Subject : Science and technology Section: Msc Introduction On September 12, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari suggested the possibility of imposing an additional 10% GST on diesel-run vehicles as a “pollution tax” if the use of such vehicles continues. […]