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Govt slashes LPG prices by ₹200 and expands PM Ujjwala Yojana Subject: Schemes Section: Energy Context:: In an effort to tame kitchen inflation Government has the lowering of the price of LPG gas by Rs. 200 and expands PM Ujjwala Yojana Key Points: The price of domestic LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) has been […]
Government brings 44 more essential drugs under price cap Subject: Schemes Section: Health Context: National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has brought 44 new drugs under price control. Key Points: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has brought 44 new drugs under price control. These drugs are commonly used for pain management, depression, anxiety, […]
How scientists found that LK-99 is probably not a superconductor? Subject: Science and technology Section :Msc Context: A substantial amount of electricity generated is lost while being transmitted between power plants and our factories and households as heat. Tiny wires inside computers and cellphones dissipate heat, draining the batteries in the process. So […]
OECMs: A new paradigm for area-based conservation Subject :Environment Section: International conventions Context: Area-based conservation, including protected area management and ‘other effective area-based conservation measures’ (OECMs), is a crucial and often debated component of the Global Biodiversity framework. What is an OECM? The term ‘other effective area-based conservation measure’ describes a geographic site, […]
They sense electric fields, tolerate snow and have ‘mating trains’: 4 reasons echidnas really are remarkable Subject :Environment Section: Species in news Echidnas: They look like a quirky blend of hedgehog and anteater. But they’re not related to these creatures at all. Australia has just one species, the short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), which […]
Kampala Declaration on climate change, human mobility now has 48 African countries as members Subject :Environment Section: International conventions Context: A total of 48 African countries have now agreed to adopt the Kampala Ministerial Declaration on Migration, Environment and Climate Change (KDMECC) to address the nexus of human mobility and climate change in […]
Over 50 African countries agree to work on minimising impact of mineral mining Subject :Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: Environment ministers of the African continent have agreed to institute national and regional strategies to minimise environmental impacts in the extraction and processing of critical mineral resources. The continent is facing several challenges as countries, […]
Biodiversity management is in transition Subject :Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: The recently concluded Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly has made it clear that meeting the targets and goals set down by the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework for biodiversity conservation is possible only by changing strategy. Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF): The Global […]
Three-North Shelterbelt Program (TNSP) Subject :Environment Section: Ecosystem Three-North Shelterbelt Program (TNSP) In order to improve the ecological environment and increase the forest coverage in northwest, north and northeast China, the Chinese government launched the Three-North Shelterbelt Program (TNSP), which covers 13 provinces (autonomous regions or municipalities) across northern China with a total […]
RBI governor-headed FSDC-SC resolves to remain vigilant against external vulnerabilities Subject :Economy Section: Monetary Policy Context: Under RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das’s leadership, the FSDC-SC resolved to stay watchful against vulnerabilities in the financial system and broader economy amidst global uncertainty. Key Highlights: Review of Developments: The Sub-Committee reviewed global and domestic macroeconomic and […]