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States fall short of targets to improve forest cover, quality Subject : Environment Section: Ecosystem Context: India is lagging behind in the targets to increase the number and quality of tree- and forest-cover plantations set in the Green India Mission, according to data accessed via the Right To Information Act. More on the […]
Urban Forage Subject : Environment Section: Ecosystem Context: Urban foraging is gaining prominence as a means to interact with urban green spaces, in addition to being crucial in ensuring nutritional security for underserved communities. Urban Foraging: Urban foraging is the practice of identifying and collecting the wild foods (tree nuts, plant roots, mushrooms, […]
Large mammals shaped the evolution of humans Subject :Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Context: It was the abundance specifically of medium and large grazers in fertile savannas, concentrated near water in the dry season, that enabled the evolutionary transformation of a relatively puny ape into a feared hunter in Africa. More on the […]
Are genetically-engineered trees really ‘the future’ Subject : Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Context: As the US mulls over releasing genetically engineered trees in the wild, experts warn of its possible environmental impact More on the News: More than a century after the American chestnut tree became functionally extinct, the United States is […]
Monument Mitra Scheme Subject : Schemes Concept : The government will hand over around 1,000 monuments under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India to the private sector for their upkeep under the Monument Mitra Scheme, announced Govind Mohan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Culture on Wednesday. Corporate entities will take […]
Earth’s inner core rotating slower: study Subject : Geography Section :Geomorphology Context: The spin of Earth’s inner core may have slowed, with the heart of the planet now rotating at a slightly more sluggish clip than the layers above, Concept : The planet’s solid inner core might rotate at a different rate than […]
U.S. and Germany sending tanks to Ukraine Subject : International Relations Section :International events Concept : The U.S. officially announced it will send American tanks (Abrams Tanks) to Ukraine as part of a coordinated effort with Germany( Leopard tanks), which will also send its tanks. It’s a shift in U.S. policy and one […]
Can India’s BharOS replace Android, iOS? Subject : Science and technology Section :Computer related Concept : Developed by an IIT Madras-incubated startup, BharOS is being pitched as India’s answer to the Google-owned Android and Apple’s iOS, the two most dominant mobile operating systems in the world. BharOS is not very distinct from Android […]
Govt to provide special aid to States for road sector reforms Subject : Economy Section : Msc Concept : The Union Finance Minister has included road transport under the scheme for providing special assistance to States for capital investment. Under this, States can get incentives for scrapping old vehicles. It aims to provide […]
Jal Jeevan Mission Subject :Government Schemes Context: The Jal Shakti Ministry on Wednesday tweeted that the government had provided 11 crore rural households with a tap water connection Mission Jal Jeevan Mission is to assist, empower and facilitate: States/ UTs in planning of participatory rural water supply strategy for ensuring potable drinking water security on long-term basis to every rural household and public institution, viz. GP building, School, Anganwadi centre, Health […]