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WHO report on tobacco control: Key findings, how India fares Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Context: Bengluru finds special mention in a World Health Organisation (WHO) report on tobacco control measures released on 1 August 2023. Details: Hundreds of enforcement drives, putting up ‘No Smoking’ signs, and creating awareness about the effects […]
Govt launches digital crop survey in 12 States to create data on cultivation Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: The Centre has launched a digital crop survey in 12 states on a pilot basis from the kharif (summer-sown) season of this year for better sowing data collection. Details of the survey: […]
Climate crisis, tourism may place Venice on UNESCO heritage danger list Subject: International Relations Section: Places in news Context: The Italian city of Venice should be added to a list of world heritage sites in danger, experts from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have stated in a new report. […]
Space debris and Rules governing Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: The Australian Space agency has verified that the debris discovered on the shores of western Australia belongs to an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rocket. What is space debris? Space debris, also known as space junk, refers to defunct human-made […]
Akira Ransomware Subject : Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT Context: The Computer Emergency Response Team of India has issued an alert for the ransomware dubbed “Akira.” What is Ransomware? Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts a victim’s files or computer system and demands a ransom for decryption. For example, WannaCry: A […]
The Hybrid EV Imperative Subject : Science and technology Section: Msc What is an electric vehicle (EV)? Any vehicle propelled by an electric drivetrain, taking electric power from a portable, electrical energy source. What are different types of EV? Full EV also known as plug-in or battery EV. No IC engine so no […]
G20’s Culture Unites All campaign: Shared heritage, mutual respect Subject : History Section: Art and culture Context: As a part of its hallmark campaign “Culture Unites All”, the Culture Working Group (CWG) under India’s G20 Presidency set a Guinness World Record for “the largest display of Lambani items”. Details: Nearly 450 women crafts […]
Who are the Paharis and Paddaris, proposed for ST status in J&K? Subject : Geography Section: Human geography Context: The government has brought a bill to include four communities in the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in J&K, ‘Gadda Brahman’, ‘koli’, ‘Paddari Tribe’, and ‘Pahari Ethnic Group’. Details: The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) […]
India among the 12 countries responsible for 52% of the world’s mismanaged plastic waste: Report Subject: ENVIRONEMNT Section :Pollution Context: On July 28, 2023, the Earth saw its first Plastic Overshoot Day: The point at which the amount of plastics exceeds the global waste management capacity, according to Swiss-based research consultancy Earth Action […]
The Atlantic is at risk of circulation collapse – it would mean even greater climate chaos across Europe Subject: Geography Section :Physical geography Context: New findings suggest the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, or AMOC, could collapse within the next few decades — maybe even within the next few years — driving European weather […]