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Indian landfills — a source of microplastics? Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: If the landfills are not scientifically constructed and operated, they can act as a hub of numerous kinds of contaminants including plastics. Details: Organic waste such as food waste and greens at landfill sites decomposes faster with microbial activities under aerobic […]
Dip in yield, low protein content: PAU field experiment finds several problems with nano urea Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: A two-year field experiment by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) studied nano urea’s efficacy compared to conventional nitrogen fertilizers on rice and wheat yields. Impact of Nano Urea on crops: Nano urea led to […]
CO a planet’s atmosphere could indicate habitability Subject: Science and Tech Section: Space technology In the news: An international team led by the University of Birmingham (UK) and MIT (USA), developed a ‘habitability signature.’ Details: The findings published in Nature Astronomy introduce a practical method for habitability detection. Past attempts to identify habitable […]
PM open Lakshadweep optical fibre connection Subject: Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: PM inaugurates Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fibre Connection About Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fibre Connection (KLI-SOFC): The KLI-SOFC project, a Submarine Optic Fibre Cable connection to Lakshadweep, marks a significant advancement, promising faster and more reliable internet services. […]
50% of cybercrime plaints originate in China, pockets of Cambodia and Myanmar Subject: Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: Around 50% of cybercrime complaints received on the national cybercrime helpline every day have their origin in China and pockets of Cambodia and Myanmar. Various Initiatives Regarding Cyber Security National Cyber Security Policy: This policy aims to build a secure and resilient cyberspace for citizens, businesses, and the […]
From the moon to Europa, six space missions to be excited for in 2024 Subject: Science and Tech Section: Space Technology Context: The year 2023 proved to be an important one for space missions, with NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission returning a sample from an asteroid and India’s Chandrayaan3 mission exploring the lunar south pole […]
Daily Prelims Notes 3 January 2024 Table Of Contents Concerns raised by RBI over Credit Information Companies (CICs) Yield Spread Widening between SDLs and G-Secs America’s Climate Failure Another eye in the sky, on ground: India is now part of the world’s largest radio telescope project. New Hit and Run Rules Thousands evacuated […]
New Hit and Run Rules Subject : Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: Truck and bus drivers across states are protesting against the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) law for hit-and-run cases. More in News: The operators of truck, taxi and bus went on a nation-wide strike opposing the new provision of […]
Baloch march: from Turbat to Islamabad Subject : IR Section: Places in news Context: In December 2023, hundreds of Baloch people marched to Islamabad protesting enforced disappearances and killings in Balochistan. Historical Background Since 1947, Baloch separatism has been a continuing issue in Pakistan. The origins of the Balochistan crisis go way back to the time of the independence of India and Pakistan, […]
Meet ISRO’s new X-ray eye in the sky Subject : Science and Tech Section: Space tech About XPoSat its component and its significance: XPoSat, India’s X-ray Polarimeter Satellite launched by ISRO, represents a significant leap in the study of polarized cosmic X-rays, aimed at unravelling the mysteries surrounding celestial phenomena such as black […]