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Himalayan treelines might be climbing higher in response to climate change Subject: Schemes Section: Education Context: Alpine treelines in the Himalayas and Hengduan regions are ascending towards mountaintops in response to climate change. Details: The treeline, marking the highest altitude where trees grow, forms a transition from forests to treeless alpine vegetation. This […]
While Banni readies for cheetah, native pastoralists demand land rights Subject: Environment Section: Protected Area Context: Over a year after starting India’s cheetah reintroduction project, plans are underway to establish a cheetah breeding and conservation centre in the Banni grasslands of the Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. Details: The Banni grasslands were […]
What can lichens tell us about atmospheric pollution? Subject: Environment Section: Ecosystem Context: During 2000s, in Kodaikanal, the protests were triggered by a thermometer factory near Kodaikanal Lake, owned by Hindustan Unilever, which was found to be polluting the environment with mercury through improper waste disposal. This pollution affected the soil, water, and […]
PFRDA invites Bids for System Integrator for PFRDA – TRACE Subject: Schemes Section: Social security The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has invited bids for the purpose of selection of a System Integrator (SI) for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of PFRDA – TRACE. Project Name: PFRDATRACE (Tracking Reporting Analytics […]
Govt will follow the poll year tradition of interim Budget: PM Subject: Economy Section: Fiscal Policy Interim Budget Tradition: The Prime Minister stated that the government would “follow tradition” to present the interim Budget. Traditionally, when elections are imminent, the complete Budget is not presented. The government expressed its commitment to adhere to […]
Action against Paytm Payments Bank Ltd under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act 1949 Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank effective March 2024 due to concerns about breach and non-compliance with regulatory norms. Comprehensive System Audit: The restrictions follow a […]
Acquisition Opportunities for Indian Oil and Gas Companies in North Sea Subject: Geography Section: Eco geography Region Exploration: Indian oil and gas firms should explore hydrocarbon assets in regions like the North Sea (UK) and East Mediterranean. Potential for creating long-term value is a crucial consideration. Expansion Mindset: Companies need to expand their […]
Daily Prelims Notes 31 January 2024 Table Of Contents India nominates 12 forts of Marathas for UNESCO World Heritage List Centre starts survey on participation of women in workforce Astronomers spot unusual object that falls within the black hole ‘mass gap’ Philippines and Vietnam sign deal on South China Sea Zee-Sony Merger Legal […]
India has 718 snow leopards; most of them live in unprotected areas: Centre Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: Status Report of Snow Leopards in India released on January 30, 2024, indicates that there are 718 snow leopards in the country. Details: The report highlights a significant concern: only 34% of their […]
First penguin deaths in sub-Antarctic region attributed to bird flu strain Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: Weeks after scientists suspected and confirmed deaths of elephant and fur seals due to bird flu (H5N1) in the British Overseas Territory (BOT) of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands near Antarctica, there are […]