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Amicus curiae suggest restricting elephant parades to religious festivals Sub: Env Sec: Env legislation Context: An amicus curiae report by T.C. Suresh Menon, presented to the Kerala High Court, suggests restrictions on the use of captive elephants in processions to protect their welfare. This report is part of a suo motu proceeding initiated […]
Bird flu detected in a pig in US, raises red flags over species transmission Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: On October 31, avian influenza A (H5N1) was confirmed in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon, marking the first known infection of a pig by this virus in the United States. The […]
Saudi Arabia gets winter surprise: Al-Jawf region covered in snow for the first time Sub: Geo Sec: Climate Context: Al-Jawf in Saudi Arabia has experienced heavy snowfall and rainfall for the first time in recorded history. Areas like Sakaka City and Dumat Al-Jandal governorate were covered in hail and heavy rain, resulting in […]
Bank Deposit Growth Outpaces Credit Offtake for the First Time in 30 Months Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Year-on-Year Performance: Deposits grew by 11.8% in the fortnight ending October 18, 2024, compared to 13.4% last year. Credit growth stood at 11.7%, a slowdown from the 19.7% growth seen in the same period last […]
RBI Intervenes to Stabilize Rupee Amid Depreciation Against US Dollar Sub : Eco Sec: External sector RBI’s Intervention: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stepped in to prevent further depreciation of the Indian rupee, which recently closed at a record low of 84.11 against the US dollar on November 4, 2024. This intervention […]
Unexpected connection between nickel toxicity and cholesterol found Sub : Sci Sec: Health Context: A recent study by a team from the University of Georgia uncovered an unexpected connection between nickel toxicity and sterol biosynthesis. Nickel: While nickel is toxic in high concentrations, certain organisms like plants, bacteria, and fungi require nickel for […]
Bob Khathing Museum of Valour inaugurated: Who was he, his role in integrating Tawang into India Sub : History Sec: Personality Context: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Major Ralengnao ‘Bob’ Khathing Museum of Valour at Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh on October 31, celebrated as National Unity Day after the birth anniversary of Sardar […]
China’s Astronauts Return After Six-Month Mission on Tiangong Space Station Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth after completing a six-month mission on Tiangong, China’s space station. This mission underscores China’s advancements in space exploration and its aspirations to become a leading space power. Landing […]
Himachal Pradesh Proposes Running Kalka-Shimla Toy Trains on Green Hydrogen Sub : History Sec: Art and Culture Why in News Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister has urged the Central government to consider running toy trains on the Kalka-Shimla narrow-gauge railway using green hydrogen. This historic rail line is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and […]
Supreme Court Considers Perpetual Ban on Firecrackers in Delhi Amid Rising Pollution Levels Sub : Polity Sec: Constitution Why in News The Supreme Court of India is deliberating on imposing a perpetual ban on the use of firecrackers in Delhi, as pollution levels have reached record highs during the festival of Deepavali. The […]