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Decline of Butterfly Population in the US Sub : Env Sec: Species Context: A new study highlights the alarming decline of butterfly populations in the United States. The study found that butterfly numbers have fallen by 22% since 2000 due to multiple environmental factors. Findings were published in Science under the title “Rapid […]
Reduce tariff with U.S., suggest textile exporters Sub : Eco Sec : External sector Significance of the U.S. Market for Indian Textile & Apparel (T&A) Exports The U.S. is the single largest export destination for India’s textile and apparel sector. 28.5% of total Indian T&A exports (January–November 2024) were to the U.S. (CITI). […]
India’s Rising Cotton Imports Sub: Geo Sec: Eco geography Why in News India is witnessing a significant surge in cotton imports due to declining domestic yields and falling international prices. The Union Budget 2024 has introduced a Cotton Mission aimed at improving productivity and ensuring the competitiveness of the Indian textile industry. Rising […]
Emergency Procurement Route Facilitates Army’s Acquisition of Very Short-Range Air Defence Systems Sub: Sci Sec: Defence Why in News The Indian Army is utilizing the emergency procurement (EP) route to acquire man-portable Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) systems after multiple unsuccessful attempts to finalize these critical acquisitions since 2020. VSHORAD Systems: VSHORAD systems […]
Geo-Mapping of Rubber Plantations Sub: Geo Sec: Eco geography Why in News The Rubber Board is set to launch the geo-mapping of rubber plantations in Kerala next week. This initiative aims to improve market access for growers and help them secure better prices for their produce. Geo-Mapping of Rubber Plantations: The Rubber Board […]
Why has India promised to buy more U.S. oil? Sub : Eco Sec: External sector Context: India has committed to increasing its oil and natural gas purchases from the U.S. following discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump in February. The two leaders agreed to boost energy trade, with […]
Muslim nations adopt an alternative to Trump’s plan of taking over Gaza Sub : IR Sec: Int Groupings Context: The Organisation for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) adopted an Arab League counter-proposal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to take over Gaza and displace its residents. This move came three days after the Arab […]
North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine in a first Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: North Korea has revealed the construction of its first nuclear-powered submarine, a significant development in its military capabilities. The state media released photographs of what it described as a “nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine.” Specifications: The submarine […]
340 Alawite civilians killed by Syrian security forces, allies Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that over 300 Alawite civilians were killed by government and allied forces in recent clashes, which erupted after tensions in Latakia province. These clashes, the deadliest since the ousting […]
Empower Women by Strictly Implementing the Law – Supreme Court Sub: Schemes Sec: Vulnerable section Context: – The Supreme Court emphasized that women do not need sympathy but empowerment in society. The observation was made on the eve of International Women’s Day by Justice Bela Trivedi. Justice Trivedi is one of the only […]