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Fungi may get its own taxonomical kingdom named ‘funga’ for conservation purposes Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Context: Fungi May Get Their Own Taxonomical Kingdom: ‘Funga’ Proposal for Recognition: Chile and the United Kingdom are preparing a proposal to establish a new taxonomical kingdom, “Funga,” for fungi (mushrooms, moulds, yeast, lichen, […]
Farmed salmon is endangering access to local fishes for poorer communities, warns study Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Context: Impact of Farmed Salmon Demand on Coastal Communities and Fisheries Study published in Science Advances, October 16, 2024. Key Findings: The increasing demand for farmed salmon is impacting global coastal communities by […]
Long live the King Cobra(s): Scientists recategorize world’s longest venomous snakes into 4 distinct species, with one from the Western Ghats Sub: Envi Sec: Species Context: The king cobra, previously considered one species, has been reclassified into four distinct species across various regions: Mainland Asia, Maritime Southeast Asia, The Western Ghats of India, […]
Fortified Rice in India: A Safe Solution for Combating Micronutrient Deficiencies Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News The safety of fortified rice has been under scrutiny due to concerns about its effects on individuals with blood disorders like Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anaemia. The Centre, however, maintains that fortified rice is safe […]
Rising Tomato Prices Trigger Fresh Concerns Over Food Inflation Amid Festive Season Sub: Eco Sec: Inflation Why in News Food inflation in India has spiked, primarily due to a sharp rise in the price of vegetables, especially tomatoes. This surge is driven by reduced supply in markets and increased demand during the festive […]
Saudi Arabia launches new digital platform to ensure wage protection Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: Saudi Arabia is implementing a series of digitally enforceable measures aimed at improving working conditions for foreign workers, including those from India. These measures align with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals, focusing on labour rights and reducing illegal […]
Daily Prelims Notes 18 October 2024 Table Of Contents Saudi Arabia launches new digital platform to ensure wage protection Rising Tomato Prices Trigger Fresh Concerns Over Food Inflation Amid Festive Season Fortified Rice in India: A Safe Solution for Combating Micronutrient Deficiencies Long live the King Cobra(s): Scientists recategorize world’s longest venomous snakes […]
Daily Prelims Notes 17 October 2024 Table Of Contents NPPA revises the ceiling prices of eight scheduled drugs to meet the twin objectives of availability and affordability Reckless disregard Focus on Quality; Export Competitiveness Won’t Come from Govt Subsidies: Goyal to Industry Nobel Prize Highlights the Role of MicroRNA in Gene Regulation and […]
India, ISA to contribute $35 million to global solar facility Sub : IR Sec: Int Conventions Context: The ISA announced a capital contribution of $35 million to the Global Solar Facility (GSF) during the sixth assembly of the ISA, hosted by India. The ISA has signed memoranda of understanding with several organizations, including […]
SC to deliver verdict on Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 Sub : Polity Sec: Constitution Context: A Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud is set to pronounce judgment regarding the constitutionality of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. Section 6A of the Citizenship Act: Introduced as part of […]