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Cheetahs from Namibia set to reach in Sept: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Subject : Environment Section: Biodiversity Context:Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has confirmed that the translocation of African cheetahs to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh is expected to culminate in September. Details: Eight cheetahs are expected from Namibia and Indian government […]
Mining tragedy strikes Meghalaya once again Subject: Geography Section: Economic Geography Context: At least one person was killed while another was critically injured after an alleged illegal coal mine collapsed on them in an early morning incident in the village of Urak (Riangdim), a remote hamlet close to Goreng under Shallang police station […]
Kerala did virtually nothing for Endosulfan victims for 5 years: SC Subject : Environment Section: Pollution Context :The Supreme Court has slammed the Kerala government for doing “virtually nothing” for Endosulfan pesticide exposure victims. The court said the State’s inaction was “appalling” and amounted to a breach of the apex court’s 2017 judgment, […]
How to destroy a ‘forever chemical’ PFAS Subject :Environment Section: Pollution Context Scientists discovering ways to eliminate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, but this growing global health problem isn’t going away soon What are PFAS chemicals? PFAS chemicals seemed like a good idea at first. As Teflon, they made pots easier to clean starting […]
Which oils to use and how much: Do’s and don’ts of consuming fats Subject : science and technology Section: Health Context :Too much fat will burn our liver and heart very soon, given our lifestyle of little physical activity and uncontrolled diet. On quantity, there is relatively less debate: about 3-4 teaspoons should […]
Electricity Sector Subject :Economy Section: Infrastraucture Context:The National Load Dispatch Centre (NLDC) has banned discoms of Telangana from participating in the day ahead market with the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) for procuring energy on the grounds of non-payment of dues to Gencos despite making payments. Concept: National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) It is […]
Split over Lord Curzon gate: TMC statue politics riles Oppn, experts Subject: Modern History Lord Curzon achieved infamy for his decision to partition Bengal in 1905 and now a 119-year-old structure built in honour of Lord Curzon, who served as the Viceroy of India for six years from 1899, in the city of […]
Piracy Issues Subject: International Relations The seas off West Africa’s oil-rich coastline are now the most dangerous in the world for shipping, according to a new report. One Earth Future, which produces an annual State of Maritime Piracy, says that while attacks have been falling substantially in some regions of the world, in […]
The recent blocking of the VLC Media Player Subject: Science and tech VLC continues to be one of the most popular media players Why VLC was banned? The website has been blocked as per order of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology under IT Act, 2000 Although VLC is not a Chinese app, […]
The historical and cultural connections between India and Thailand Subject: Ancient History India and the Southeast Asia region share a long history of cultural and commercial relations. Devasthan As part of his visit to Thailand for the ninth India-Thailand joint commission meeting, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Thursday visited the Devasthan in Bangkok. […]