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Invasion of non-native species can lead to ecosystem shifts Subject: Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: At a Kenyan conservancy, the invasive big-headed ant species disrupted a mutualism between native ants and acacia trees, in which the native ants protected trees from grazers in exchange for a place to live. Details: When the invasive ants […]
Online sales, access-controlled gates hurting business, say Kashmiri shawl sellers Subject: Geography Section: Economy Geography Context: Online shopping has allowed people to buy shawls, pherans, and other items from Kashmir throughout the year and at more affordable prices Pashmina Shawls: Pashmina is known world over as cashmere wool, it comes from a special goat (Capra […]
Outbreak of Western Equine Encephalitis Virus in Argentina Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: In December 2023, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization was notified of a human case of Western Equine Encephalitis Virus (WEEV) in Argentina, the first since 1996. The outbreak has since grown to 21 confirmed human cases. […]
Daily Prelims Notes 28 January 2024 Table Of Contents Outbreak of Western Equine Encephalitis Virus in Argentina Online sales, access-controlled gates hurting business, say Kashmiri shawl sellers Invasion of non-native species can lead to ecosystem shifts What is Ladakh’s demand on Gilgit-Baltistan? Gyanvapi case raises a challenge to Places of Worship Act 1991 […]
Daily Prelims Notes 27 January 2024 Table Of Contents Climate change, war disrupting global trade in 3 key sea lanes of Black Sea, Red Sea & Panama Canal: UNCTAD Union govt. makes it clear that Aadhaar card no proof of citizenship, birth date Jet engine deal with France will give 100% access to […]
Union govt. makes it clear that Aadhaar card no proof of citizenship, birth date Subject: Polity Section: Constitution Context: New Aadhaar cards and PDF versions now explicitly state that they are only proof of identity, not citizenship or date of birth. Government departments and organizations are cautioned against using Aadhaar for citizenship or […]
Rare golden tiger snapped in Kaziranga Subject: Environment Section: Protected Area Context: Gaurav Ramnarayanan, a wildlife photographer from Coimbatore, captured a rare golden tiger in Kaziranga National Park on January 24. About Genetic Study by Researchers: The golden appearance results from a genetic variant or mutation, with the absence of black pigmentation and […]
Jet engine deal with France will give 100% access to tech Subject: Science and tech Section: Defence Context: India is in discussions with France to manufacture an engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), a fifth-generation fighter jet. Talks involve Safran, DRDO, and India’s Aeronautical Development Agency to establish specifications aligning with […]
Climate change, war disrupting global trade in 3 key sea lanes of Black Sea, Red Sea & Panama Canal: UNCTAD Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: UN body warns that prolonged interruptions, particularly in container shipping, poses a direct threat to global supply chains Details: The United Nations Conference on Trade and […]
The Moon is a Tough Customer Subject: S&T Section: Space tech Explorers of the Moon: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter- 2009, by USA, to create a 3D map of the moon’s surface to identify landing sites and environments necessary for robotic and human missions. YUTU-2 Rover- 2018, By China, the lander made a touchdown in […]