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Indian megacities lag in air pollution control despite lion’s share of financial support Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Context: The Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024 (Clean Air Study), recently published by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has highlighted the disappointing performance of India’s megacities, where millions of people reside. About Swachh […]
40% Amazon rainforest unprotected: why is this significant for climate change? Sub: Env Sec: Climate change Context: The Amazon rainforest is crucial in the battle against global warming. Details: Nearly 40% of the most critical areas for climate change mitigation in the Amazon lack special government protection. These areas are not designated as […]
Daily Prelims Notes 12 September 2024 Table Of Contents 40% Amazon rainforest unprotected: why is this significant for climate change? Indian megacities lag in air pollution control despite lion’s share of financial support Cabinet Approves ₹10900 Crore Scheme for E-Mobility Push Organ-on-Chip Technology: A Game Changer for BioE3 and Personalized Medicine African Group […]
Daily Prelims Notes 11 September 2024 1. NBWL also approved a highway widening and transmission line in tiger corridors Sub : Env Sec: Protected Areas Key Project Approvals: The NBWL cleared a transmission line project in the Little Rann of Kutch, a critical wildlife zone. A transmission line in the Great Rann of […]
What the Internet Archive case in the U.S. means for digital book-lending Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT, COMPUTER Context: In the Hachette Book Group, Inc. v. Internet Archive case, publishers had alleged that Internet Archive violated their copyrights and illegally made their books available to the public. The court had ruled in favour […]
Case of ‘clade 2’ Mpox confirmed, not part of current WHO emergency: govt. Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: The Union Health Ministry confirmed that a person had tested positive for Mpox caused by the clade 2 strain of the virus. Cause for concern? The ministry says it is a travel-related isolated case and […]
Why do rockets require helium? Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Context: Two NASA astronauts aboard Boeing’s Starliner will stay on the International Space Station for months because of a faulty propulsion system whose problems included helium leaks. SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission has been delayed due to helium issues on ground equipment. Past missions […]
Unlocking the Secrets of Matter: Superfast Studies of the Photoelectric Effect Sub: Sci Sec: Msc Why in News? Recent advancements in the study of the photoelectric effect have led to groundbreaking insights into molecular and atomic structures. Researchers from institutions such as SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Autonomous University of Madrid have made […]
India’s Copper Conundrum: Growing Imports and Overseas Exploration Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Why This is in News India’s copper mining sector is facing challenges due to stagnant domestic production, leading to a surge in copper imports. With copper’s critical role in clean energy technologies and India’s increased reliance on imports, the government […]
Mpox Vaccination in Africa: Addressing the Global Health Challenge Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why this is in News The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicentre of the global mpox outbreak, has received its first batch of vaccines, nearly a month after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the infection a global health […]