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    Dholpur-Karauli to be Rajasthan’s 5th tiger reserve & India’s 54th Subject: Environment Section: Protected Areas in news Context: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approved Dholpur-Karauli in Rajasthan as a new tiger reserve bringing the count of tiger reserves in the country to 54. Details: The ministry also gave in-principle approval to declare […]

    State of Birds: Most species dip, India Peafowl among those flourishing Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: There is a general decline in numbers in most bird species in the country – some recording current decline and others projected to decline in the long term, according to a report based on data […]

    Almost half of Moon missions fail. Why is space still so hard? Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: The Chandrayaan-3 lander successfully touching down near the south pole of Earth’s rocky neighbour. An exclusive club: The Moon is the only celestial location humans have visited so far. Only four countries have […]

    7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified Subject: Environment Section: International Conventions Context: The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) was finally ratified and launched at the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in Vancouver, Canada. Ratification of the GBF Fund: Governments, non-profits and the private sector can now contribute their […]

    Nod for game-changer jet engine technology transfer expected soon: U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti Subject: Science and technology Section: Defence Context: U.S. Congressional approval for the GE-HAL jet engine deal involving the first ever such technology transfer between India and the U.S. is expected to come through in days. Jet engine tech transfer: Both […]

    Chandrayaan-3’s Landing on the Moon’s Near Side Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Context Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander executed a controlled descent, achieving one of the closest approaches to the moon’s South Pole, enhancing its scientific potential. Moon’s Near and Far Sides: The moon’s near side (60% visible) always faces Earth because the […]

    Nataraja Bronze Sculpture for G20 Summit Venue Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Introduction: A 28-feet Nataraja bronze sculpture, considered the world’s tallest of its kind, is set to adorn the G20 Leaders’ Summit venue in New Delhi. The statue hails from Swamimalai, a small town in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur district known for […]

    At $350 b, India’s fossil fuel  sop ‘among top 5 in the world Subject: Economy Section: Fiscal Policy  Context: India ranks fourth among the top five nations in fossil fuel subsidies with around $350 billion (over ₹28-lakh crore) Key Points: According to a working paper of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) India is […]

    Funds crunch: Banks and NBFCs rush to the money market Subject: Economy Section: Capital Market Context: Banks raising short term finance due to liquidity crunch caused by the incremental CRR (I-CRR) norm. Key Points: Liquidity tightening in the banking system following the introduction of the incremental CRR (I-CRR) has prompted banks and NBFCs […]

    Start-up AR4 Tech, Sodium tie up to make sodium-ion battery packs Subject :Science and technology Section: Chemistry Context: Coimbatore’s AR4 Tech partners with Singapore’s Sodion Energy to build a sodium-ion battery factory, targeting vehicle electrification. Sodium-Ion Batteries: Overview and Components Sodium-ion batteries (Na-ion batteries or NIBs) are an emerging battery technology that utilizes […]