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Sicilian volcano is blowing smoke rings in the sky. What are volcanic vortex rings? Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Since last week, Mount Etna, the largest volcano in Europe, and among the world’s most active and iconic volcanoes, has been sending up almost perfect rings of smoke into the air. More on […]
What is CDP-SURAKSHA, the government’s new digital platform to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers? Subject: Schemes Section: Agri Context: The BJP-led government has come up with a new platform i.e. CDP-SURAKSHA to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP) — the Centre’s initiative to promote horticulture crops. More on […]
As Lok Sabha race heats up, a ‘critically endangered’ turtle revered as god becomes poll mascot in Bengal Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: The Election Commission has adopted “Mohan Babu”, an endangered black softshell turtle, as its mascot and plastered photos of the smiling turtle across the constituency. More on news: […]
The blurry lines between wildlife ‘capture’ and ‘rescue’ Subject: Environment Section: Env legislation Context: In India, the increasing frequency of human-wildlife encounters highlights the need for effective management strategies beyond reactive capture and relocation, which often result in unsustainable outcomes or harm to the animals. “Rescue” vs “Capture”: The distinction between genuine “wildlife […]
IISc researchers design novel hydrogel to remove microplastics from water Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a sustainable hydrogel specifically designed to remove microplastics from water. Microplastics, which are small plastic fragments that can contaminate water sources, pose significant health risks to humans and […]
Daily Prelims Notes 12 April 2024 Table Of Contents How invasive species threaten natural ecosystems Amended DTAA between India and Mauritius History of Sulthan Bathery, which Kerala BJP chief wants renamed as Ganapathyvattam Statue of Valour watches over battle for Ahom pride in Assam’s tea capital, Jorhat What is the ‘Adjudicating Authority’ that […]
Crafted in Indian labs, NexCAR19 takes India to next level in cancer care Subject: Science and tech Section: Health NexCar19: NexCar19 is a type of CAR-T and gene therapy developed indigenously in India by ImmunoACT, which is a company incubated at IIT Bombay. It is designed to target cancer cells that carry the […]
SRO’s ‘zero orbital debris’ milestone & the space debris crisis Subject: Science and tech Section: Space Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully minimized space debris from its PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission. Details: After the mission’s primary goal of satellite deployment was achieved, ISRO converted the PSLV’s fourth stage into the PSLV Orbital […]
Progress in combating malnutrition remains ‘sluggish’ Subject: Schemes Section: Health Context: Malnutrition remains a major health challenge in India, impacting its progress towards meeting the United Nations’ goal of eradicating malnutrition by 2030, a key focus of the 2016–2025 Decade of Nutrition led by WHO. About the study: The study from the Indian […]
What is the ‘Adjudicating Authority’ that has confirmed ED’s attachment of Rahul-Sonia-promoted company’s assets? Subject: Polity Section: Legislation inn news Context: The Adjudicating Authority under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) on April 10 confirmed the attachment of assets worth Rs 751.9 crore belonging to the Congress party-promoted National Herald newspaper. […]