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Most tree-planting campaigns fail. What has to change? Sub: Env Sec: Int Conventions Tree Planting Campaigns: Unintended Failures: Many global tree planting campaigns fail to deliver real climate benefits, as seen in Kenya, where most of the 50 saplings planted by environmentalist Lucy Kagendo died, reflecting a widespread issue. Despite the simplicity of […]
Ground-level ozone surges in 10 major cities, presents a new urban crisis in India Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Rising Ground-Level Ozone Crisis in Indian Cities: In the summer of 2024, ground-level ozone is emerging as a significant environmental threat across Indian cities, surpassing the more familiar issue of particulate pollution. Recent data from […]
Cobras, mambas, coral and sea snakes, other elapids emerged from Asia & spread worldwide: Study Sub: Sci Sec: Species in news Evolution of Venomous Snakes: Some of the world’s most venomous snakes, such as cobras, mambas, coral snakes, and sea snakes, evolved in Asia before spreading globally. Elapoidea, a snake superfamily with over […]
Why silica dust could become the ‘new asbestos’ health risk Sub: Sci Sec: Pollution New Limits for Silica Dust Exposure: New exposure limits to silica dust in various industries could save about 13,000 lives globally. Current “acceptable” exposure limits pose serious risks of silicosis, a potentially fatal lung disease. Researchers recommend reducing exposure […]
Bill providing up to 4 nominees for bank account tabled – Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 Sub : Eco Sec: Capital MARKET Introduction of Multiple Nominees: The Bill introduces a provision allowing account holders to nominate up to four nominees for their bank accounts and lockers. It also provides for simultaneous and successive […]
Opposition parties prepare to move no-confidence motion against Vice-President Sub: Polity Sec: Parliaments Context: As many as 50 Opposition MPs, sources said, have signed a resolution to bring a no-confidence motion against Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar under Article 67(B) of the Indian Constitution. How is the vice president elected? The Vice President shall be […]
Adivasis are Hindus: Law Minister cites Protection of Civil Rights Act Sub: Polity Sec: legislation in news Context: Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal has told in Lok Sabha that Adivasis have been included as persons professing the Hindu religion in the Protection of Civil Rights Act, […]
India to roll out new treatment regimen for drug-resistant TB Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: India is getting ready to roll out BPaL (bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid) regimen for all multi/extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis patients and the training for this new exercise is scheduled to begin this month. What is BPaL Regimen? BPaL is […]
Why do stable lands like the Western Ghats, Guiana Shield & the Drakensberg rise vertically? Scientists find answers Sub: Geo Sec: Geomorphology Context: A new study reveals that the splitting of continents can cause significant topological changes in distant stable lands, such as the formation of plateaus and escarpments (steep slopes). Tectonic Movements […]
What’s causing Antarctica’s deep-winter heatwave, what could be its fallout? Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Record-breaking Heatwave in Antarctica: Antarctica is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave for the second time in two years, with ground temperatures averaging 10 degrees Celsius higher than normal and reaching up to 28 degrees higher on certain days. In East […]