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Electronic, aircraft parts: Most Indian firms on list supplied dual-use goods Sub: Eco Sec: External sector Context: Recently, the United States sanctioned 19 Indian companies and two Indian nationals for allegedly aiding Russia’s military efforts in Ukraine. Earlier this year, US officials had warned Indian companies about the risks of supplying dual-use goods […]
LiDAR Technology: Uncovering Lost Civilizations and Hidden Landscapes Sub : Sci and Tech Sec : Awareness in IT Why in News Scientists recently uncovered a lost Mayan city, obscured for centuries by dense Mexican jungles, using LiDAR technology. This discovery highlights LiDAR’s transformative role in archaeology, enabling researchers to reveal hidden settlements without […]
Former Tripura CM Biplab Deb Calls for Urgent Renovation of Border Fencing Amid Security Concerns Sub : Geo Sec: Mapping Why in News Former Tripura Chief Minister and Lok Sabha MP, Biplab Kumar Deb, has raised concerns about the deteriorated border fencing along the Bangladesh border, urging the Union government for immediate renovation […]
High-Level Committee to Decide on L3 Classification for Wayanad Landslides Disaster Sub : Geo Sec: Indian physical geo Why in News The Union Government has informed the Kerala High Court that a high-level committee will make a decision within two weeks on categorizing the July 30 Wayanad landslides as a Level 3 (L3) […]
China’s Advancements in Space: New Crew Sent to Tiangong Space Station Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News China successfully launched a three-member crew to its Tiangong Space Station on Tuesday, marking a significant step in its competitive space program. As China continues to bolster its presence in space exploration, the […]
Rules to get disability certificates tweaked: the changes, why they are being opposed Sub : Schemes Sec :Vulnerable population Context: The government has introduced the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2024 (RPwD Rules), aiming to enhance the processes for applying for disability certificates and Unique Disability Identity (UDID) cards. These amendments […]
How the United States’ electoral college works Sub : IR Sec :Places in news Overview of the Electoral College: The Electoral College is a unique system used in the United States to elect the President and Vice President. It allows for electors, chosen based on the popular vote in each state, to formally […]
Carbon sink broken? Last year, trees and land barely absorbed any CO2 Sub : Env Sec: Climate change Context: A recent study shows that critical natural processes that help cool the Earth are weakening. In 2023, trees and land absorbed almost no carbon dioxide (CO₂). The absorption of CO₂ by trees and zooplankton […]
What is DANA, the weather pattern which caused flash floods in Spain? Sub : Geo Sec: Climatology Torrential Rain in Spain: Since Monday night (October 28), heavy rains in southern and eastern Spain have caused severe flooding, affecting millions, submerging towns, and cutting off roads. Flash floods have led to at least 64 […]
What’s behind the deaths of 7 elephants in 2 days in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh National Park? Sub : Env Sec: Protected Areas Context: The death toll of elephants in Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh, has risen to seven. Potential Causes of Death: Elephants may have consumed pesticide-infected crops outside the forest, but further […]