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Karnataka to Launch Cauvery Aarti: A Symbol of Cultural and Religious Significance Sub : Geo Sec: Mapping Why in News The Karnataka government is set to launch a symbolic Cauvery Aarti at Srirangapatna on October 3, 2024, during the first day of the Dasara celebrations. Inspired by the famous Ganga Aarti at Varanasi […]
Assessing Permafrost Collapse: India’s Arctic Expedition for Climate Disaster Prevention Sub : Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News Glaciologist S.N. Remya from Kerala, currently part of India’s Arctic Expedition at the Himadri research station in Norway, is studying permafrost collapse—a significant concern due to climate change. Her research focuses on the potential disaster […]
Quest for Dark Matter: A Struggle Against the ‘Neutrino Fog’ Sub : Sci Sec: Space Why in News On August 28, 2024, members of the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment presented a significant announcement at conferences in Chicago and São Paulo. The LZ experiment, situated 1.5 kilometers below the Earth’s surface at the Sanford Underground […]
India signs agreement to protect marine life in the high seas Sub: IR Context: India signs the BBJN Treaty. Signed by: S Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister Date: September 25, 2024 Location: United Nations General Assembly, New York 91 countries have signed so far India’s Involvement: Approved joining in July 2024 Aims to […]
Common Practice Standards must have India outlook Sub: economy Agroforestry: Agroforestry is a land use management system where trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland. This practice combines agriculture and forestry to create more diverse, productive, profitable, healthy, and sustainable land-use systems. India has a significant opportunity in agroforestry, […]
Daily Prelims Notes 29 September 2024 Table Of Contents With new scheme, sun shines on rooftop solar installations Privately placed debt issuance, ECBs surge on lower cost of funds Centre streamlines cybercrime fighting mechanism Another Wayanad in making? A Karnataka village’s residents fear environmental fallout from laterite mining Echoes of a Forgotten Maritime […]
Concerns Over Adulteration in Tirupati Laddu Ghee: A Detailed Analysis Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why In News The iconic Tirupati laddu prasadams, known for their religious and cultural significance, have come under scrutiny after reports suggested that the ghee used in their preparation may have been adulterated with fats from multiple sources, including […]
Surviving in India’s Salt Desert: The Resilience of the Indian Wild Ass in the Rann of Kutch Sub: Geo Sec: Mapping Why in News The Rann of Kutch, particularly the Little Rann of Kutch, remains a significant ecological region as it supports the last population of the Indian wild ass, also known as […]
Can Kerala’s Policy to Limit Antibiotics Misuse Help Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News Kerala has launched a pioneering initiative, “Operation Amrith,” to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by regulating the use of antibiotics, particularly focusing on banning the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of antibiotics without a prescription. This has […]
Export ban on non-basmati white rice removed Sub: Eco Sec: External sector Context: The Union government has decided to allow exports of non-basmati white rice (semi-milled or wholly-milled, whether or not polished or glazed) with immediate effect, reversing the ban on such exports imposed in July 2023. Details: It has set a minimum […]