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Astronomers find new clue about mysterious radio flashes in space Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: Fleeting flurries of radio waves, called fast radio bursts (FRBs) reach earth from faraway galaxies, emitting as much energy in a millisecond as the sun does over weeks. About FRBs: The precise origin of FRBs […]
The changing contours of Delhi Subject: Geography Section: Places in news Context: India’s capital city Delhi is en route to becoming the world’s most populous urban agglomeration overtaking Tokyo by 2028. India’s median age of 28.2 years is nearly 10 years younger than China’s median age of 39. The layout of Delhi-NCR: An […]
In Baltic Sea, citizen divers restore seagrass to fight climate change Subject: International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Just off the coast of Kiel in northern Germany, scuba divers use hand trowels to dig up emerald green seagrass shoots complete with roots from a dense underwater meadow This work is a part […]
Banks recover over Rs 10 lakh crore in last nine years Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy In News: Banks have undertaken an aggregate recovery of Rs 10 Lakh crore during the last nine years through measures taken to recover and reduce non-performing assets, the finance ministry has stated in Parliament. Key Points: Comprehensive […]
US Fed Rate hike takes interest rates to highest level in more than 22 years Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Context:: The Federal Reserve approves a much-anticipated interest rate hike that takes benchmark borrowing costs to their highest level in more than 22 years. Key Points: Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised its […]
CCI refuses to interfere in IRDAI’s regulatory functions Subject: Economy Section: Msc Context:: Regulatory power of Competition Commission of India (CCI) only includes regulating of markets and does not extend to monopoly over regulatory powers, says CCI in case involving IRDAI’s Indian Institute of Insurance Surveyors and Loss Assessors (IIISLA). Key Points: CCI […]
Govt to open mining of lithium, rare minerals to private sector Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context: Centre proposes amendments to The Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 to enable entry of private players into mining of lithium and other deep-seated minerals. Key Points: The Bill proposes to omit at least […]
Sixth mass extinction will be worse than previously thought, say scientists Subject: Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: The planet’s sixth mass extinction, fuelled by human activities, may trigger a rapid biodiversity imbalance, according to scientists. About the Study: The researchers analysed more than 71,000 animal species from five strata, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians […]
Himalayas losing glaciers and snow: more hazards in the offing, a new study finds Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: A recent report on the effect of climate change on the Hindu Kush Himalaya warns of glacier volume loss of 30% to 50% by 2100. Details: The rapid melting of glaciers, snow and […]
Finally, microorganisms and pollinators receive much needed support: Technical working group formed by FAO Subject: Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: A new intergovernmental technical working group on microorganism and invertebrate genetic resources (MIGR) was set up during the 19th regular session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA), which was […]