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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 […]
Why is there an Upward Rally in Gold Prices? Sub : Eco Sec: External sector Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Uncertainty: Gold prices surged to an all-time high, due to heightened geopolitical tensions and global economic instability. In India, gold mirrored this trend, marking a 40% increase from last year’s price. Inverse Relationship with […]
National Ayurveda Day Sub : History Sec: Ancient India National Ayurveda Day is celebrated annually in India to promote the traditional Indian system of medicine known as Ayurveda. This day typically falls on Dhanvantari Jayanti, which is observed two days before Diwali. Dhanvantari, considered the god of medicine in Hindu mythology, is worshiped […]
NPPA seeks cut in prices of anti-cancer medications Sub :Sci Sec: Health Context: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has instructed manufacturers to lower the maximum retail prices of three significant anti-cancer drugs: Trastuzumab, Osimertinib, and Durvalumab. This action aligns with the government’s goal of ensuring that essential medicines are available at affordable […]
Shah unveils mobile app for birth and death registration Sub: Schemes Sec: Health Context: Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application aimed at enhancing governance through technology. This initiative is expected to streamline the registration of births and deaths across the country. The app was developed by […]
New Israeli laws bar UNRWA from operating on its soil Sub : IR Sec: Int org Context: Israel recently passed two significant laws that pose a threat to the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). These laws could hinder the agency’s ability […]
Delay in GE’s F-404 Engine Deliveries for LCA-Mk1A Sparks Penalty Clause Activation Sub :Sci Sec: Defence Why in News General Electric (GE) is expected to deliver F-404 jet engines for India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A by March or April 2025 after extended delays. The delay has resulted in India invoking a penalty […]