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National Centre For Polar And Ocean Research Subject :International relations Section: International conventions Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India The Indian Antarctic Act 2022 The Indian Antarctic Act, 2022 received the assent of the Hon’ble President of India on 6th August 2022 and was notified in the Gazette of India on 8th […]
How tiger reserves benefit humans Subject :Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: Tigers have adapted to diverse habitats and thrive in areas with high human densities. The ability to breed well is one of the major reasons why this feline could beat extinction. The Article 51 A(g) of the Constitution makes it our fundamental […]
Oldest species of swimming jellyfish discovered in 505m-year-old fossils Subject :Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: The oldest species of swimming jellyfish ever recorded has been discovered in 505m-year-old fossils. Details: The fossils were found at Burgess Shale in Canada, an area known for the number of well-preserved fossils found there. The new species, […]
The government is bringing home India’s heritage Subject :History Section: Art and Culture Context: The USA government will return over 105 ancient statues and antiquities to India. Details: Of these, two 12th-century statues — Lord Shiva’s rare Lingodbhava statue and Bodhisattva Manjushri statue — have already reached India. So far over 351 ancient […]
What is carbon capture and storage and will it cut emissions? Subject: Environment Section: Climate change WHAT IS CCS? There are two main types of carbon capture and storage. Point-source carbon capture and storage (CCS) which captures CO2 produced at the source, such as a smokestack, while direct air capture (DAC) removes carbon […]
Single pill strategy to beat cardiovascular diseases Subject : Science and technology Section: Health Context: World Health Organization (WHO) added three fixed-dose combinations of cardiovascular medicines or polypills to its revised Model Lists of Essential Medicines 2023. What is Cardiovascular disease (CVD)? A group of disorders that affect the heart and blood vessels. […]
Trans Lunar Injection Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Tuesday announced that Chandrayaan-3 has successfully completed its orbits around the Earth and is currently on its way towards the Moon. Details: According to an ISRO ,after the trans-lunar injection, the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully […]
Seven Products Receive GI Tags Subject :Science and technology Section: Intellectual property Rights Context: Seven products from across India including four from Rajasthan were given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai. What are GI Tags? GI tags are intellectual property rights granted by, Geographical Indications Registry. GI […]
NCB unearths darknet-based LSD cartel; 3 held Subject :Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT Context: THE NARCOTICS Control Bureau (NCB) has claimed to have busted the biggest darknet-based LS D cartel operating in India with the seizure of more than 13,000 blots and Rs 26 lakh in cash and the arrest of […]
Sub-categorization of OBCs: The Long-Awaited Report and Its Significance Subject: Polity Section: Constitution Context: The report of the commission headed by Justice G Rohini on sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) was submitted to President on July 31, 2023, after numerous extensions to its tenure since its appointment on October 2, 2017. Who […]