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India sets sights on Green Steel with pilot projects and mission to define low-carbon standards Sub: Env Sec: Climate change Green Steel Mission: Objective: India’s Steel Ministry is working on its first-ever Green Steel Mission to promote the production of low-carbon steel. The focus is on defining and standardising “green steel” and expediting […]
Why CO2 is the primary driver of climate change Sub : Env SEC: Climate change Context: India’s CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels are projected to increase by 6% in 2024, the highest growth among major economies. This projection comes from the Global Carbon Project, an organization that quantifies global greenhouse gas (GHG) […]
Kaalinga will be scientific name for Kalinga Sarpa Sub : Env SEC: Species in news Context: The Western Ghats king cobra, locally called Kalinga Sarpa in Kannada, has been officially named Ophiophagus kaalinga. This distinct species of king cobra was identified through nearly a decade of research led by herpetologist Dr. P. Gowri […]
New infectious diseases among bees threaten world’s economies Sub: Sci Sec: health Context: A study in Switzerland found 10-times higher viral loads (e.g., deformed wing virus, black queen virus) in wild pollinators when sharing floral resources with managed honey bees. Details: Habitat Loss exacerbates the overlap between wild and managed bees, increasing the […]
Over 10 lakh seniors enrol in Ayushman Vay Vandana Sub : Schemes Sec :Vulnerable section Context: More than 10 lakh senior citizens have enrolled for the newly launched Ayushman Vay Vandana card, within three weeks of the scheme’s rollout. Women account for around 4 lakh enrolments under the scheme. Ayushman Vay Vandana Card: […]
Eye donation and corneal transplant Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: World Sight Day is observed every year on the second Thursday of October. In 2024, it falls on October 14. This day is marked by the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) to raise awareness about vision-related issues and the […]
How ‘Benjamin Button’ jellyfish reverse age to survive Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Context: Reverse development is the phenomenon in jellyfish-like organisms, where certain species can revert to an earlier stage of their life cycle to survive stressful conditions. This process has been noted in the immortal jellyfish (Turritopsis dohrnii) and, […]
EU’s EUDR Compliance Extension Brings Relief to Indian Coffee and Rubber Planters Sub :Geo Sec : Eco Geo Why in News The European Union has decided to extend the compliance deadline for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), offering Indian coffee and rubber planters additional time to adapt to the new requirements. This decision […]
India and Japan Collaborate on Advanced Naval Technology with UNICORN Masts Sub : Sci Sec : Defence Why in News India and Japan have recently signed a significant agreement for the co-development of the UNICORN mast technology. This development marks a crucial milestone in defence cooperation between the two nations and showcases Japan’s […]
Rising Diabetes Cases in India: An Urgent Call for Comprehensive Prevention Efforts Sub : Sci Sec : Health Why in News On International Diabetes Day, a recent global study highlighted the alarming rise in diabetes cases worldwide, with India emerging as the nation with the highest diabetic population. This has sparked concerns among […]