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New policy to help Indian communities displaced by annual river & coastal erosion drafted Subject: Geography Section : Indian Physical Geography Context: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is drafting India’s first national policy for the mitigation and rehabilitation of the people affected by river and coastal erosion. About the draft policy: The Union […]
Some of 3695 protected structures may lose monument tag Subject: Art and Culture Context: With an aim to redefine monuments and rationalise the use of area around the protected monuments, the government is set to reintroduce the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) (Amendment) Bill in the second half of the Budget session. […]
900-year-old parrot lady relives journey from Canada Subject: History Section: Art & Culture Context: At Maharaja Chhatrasal Convention Centre, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, an exhibition titled ‘Re(ad)dress: Return of Treasures’ was inaugurated. More in the news: The exhibition is part of the first G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) The exhibition comprises 26 artefacts that […]
UN High Seas Treaty Subject :Environment Section : International convention In the news: A new round of negotiations on the United Nations High Seas Treaty for conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) began in New York February 20, 2023. Definition of High seas: The high […]
Launch of the ‘Mangrove Breakthrough’ Subject : Environment Section : International convention What is Mangrove Breakthrough? The Mangrove Breakthrough is part of a set of Marrakech Partnership Adaptation and Resilience Breakthroughs which collectively define global milestones and high-impact solutions to reduce climate risks, particularly in vulnerable communities, through adaptation action. It aims tocatalyze […]
Etalin hydel project Subject :Geography Section :Indian Physical Geography Context: Denial of clearance to Etalin hydel project offers relief to some; may impact Arunachal’s hydropower development plan. More in news: The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) did not limit its discussion to the Etalin project alone and involved other projects being executed and planned […]
What is whale stranding and why does it happen? Subject : Environment Section :Species in news In the news: Earlier in February, 14 pilot whales were stranded near the shore of Kalpitiya, a town located on Sri Lanka’s west coast. Details: In 2020, the country witnessed one of the biggest whale strandings in […]
ICAR develops wheat that can beat the heat Subject :Science and Technology Section :Biotechnology Context: Last year in March, the temperature increases above normal conditions results into the damage of crops specially wheat, at a time when the grains were accumulating starch and proteins; leading to a significant drop in output as well […]
Children have a Right to protect their Genetic Information from DNA tests: SC Subject :Polity Section :Rights issues Concept : The Supreme Court of India has ruled that children have the right to protect their genetic information from being revealed in DNA tests without their consent. The court ruled that- Genetic information is […]
Viscose Fibre Subject : Science and technology Section :Msc Concept : Viscose, a man-made fibre witnessing global demand growth, is a new addition to India’s textile story. Viscose fibre consumption is witnessing a steady rise, where the market grew from 542 KT (Thousand tons) in 2021 to 744 KT in 2022, a robust […]