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What is Humboldt’s enigma? Subject: Environment Section: Biodiversity About Alexander von Humboldt Explorers like Alexander von Humboldt have long studied biodiversity concentration, especially in mountainous regions. Humboldt suggested a link between temperature, altitude, humidity, and biodiversity, illustrated by mountains like Chimborazo in Ecuador. About Humboldt’s enigma: Humboldt’s enigma revolves around the observation that, […]
Delhi HC upholds anti profiteering clause of GST laws Subject: Polity Section: National Body Context: In a setback for some 50 companies such as Hindustan Unilever and Nestle the Delhi High Court on Monday upheld the antiprofiteering provisions of the GST laws. More About News: Section 171 of the CGST Act deals with […]
What is the ‘The Indian Economy: A Review’ presented by the government all about? Subject: Economy Section: India Economy The Indian Economy: A Review: “The Indian Economy: A Review,” the 74-page document written by V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser to the government, and his team of economists, is “not the Economic Survey […]
Dual role as air pollutant and warming agent makes black carbon a neglected player in policy Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: A policy brief from the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) and Clean Air Fund suggests that increasing black carbon in the atmosphere is causing extreme rainfall in Asian […]
In Jambavan’s land: Sloth bears mostly coexist peacefully with humans in Karnataka; but conflict is not non-existent Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: Karnataka, known in Hindu mythology as the home of Jambavan, the bear king, is also home to a significant population of sloth bears (Melursus ursinus). Details: A survey by […]
Silent fields: a cocktail of pesticides is stunting bumblebee colonies across Europe, study shows Subject: Environment Section: Species in news In the news: In November 2023, the European Parliament voted against a proposal to limit the use of agricultural pesticides. These chemicals, which are crucial for protecting crops from pests, also pose a […]
Daily Prelims Notes 30 January 2024 Table Of Contents Silent fields: a cocktail of pesticides is stunting bumblebee colonies across Europe, study shows In Jambavan’s land: Sloth bears mostly coexist peacefully with humans in Karnataka; but conflict is not non-existent Dual role as air pollutant and warming agent makes black carbon a neglected […]
Daily Prelims Notes 29 January 2024 Table Of Contents Delhi High Court reaffirmed the ban on ‘sapinda’ marriages A conch shell to trumpet a new note at Beating Retreat FPI disclosure norms deadline extended: Why is SEBI seeking investor data? 17th Lok Sabha may enter history with least number of lapsed bills El […]
What is end-to-end encryption and how does it secure information? Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT What is Encryption: Encryption serves as a method to safeguard data against unauthorized access or manipulation. It functions by converting the data into a confidential code that only the designated recipient can decode. This proves […]
What are the RBI’s guidelines on State ‘guarantees’? Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Context: A working group constituted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made certain recommendations to address issues relating to guarantees extended by State governments. More About News: The working group prescribed a uniform reporting framework for the guarantees extended […]