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Environment Organisations Subject :Environment Section: Climate Change Friday for Future (FFF): FFF is a youth-led and -organised global climate strike movement that started in August 2018, when Greta Thunberg began a school strike for climate. Goals: The goal of the movement is to put moral pressure on policymakers, to make them listen to […]
A dive into sanitation solutions: processing, managing and treating used water Subject :Environment Section: Pollution Urban Sewer Systems: Sewers: Underground pipe networks in densely populated urban areas transporting waste to treatment facilities. Sewage Treatment: Conveys waste to sewage treatment plants (STPs) for purification and pollutant removal. Sanitation System Types: On-Site Sanitation Systems (OSS): […]
“FLip” mutations of SARS-COV-2 may be evading immunity and leading to a surge in COVID cases, suggests researchers Subject :S&T Section : HEALTH JN.1 Emergence: The omicron sub-variant JN.1, featuring the L455S “FLip” spike protein mutation, is expected to become the predominant strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus worldwide. JN.1 emerged from the BA.2.86 […]
Migrants March in Mexico Subject : IR Section : Places in news Context: Migrants are marching towards the US Border. More about the news: A large migrant caravan, consisting of people from Central America, Venezuela, Cuba, and other countries, is making its way through Mexico towards the US border. The caravan, comprising around […]
Daily Prelims Notes 25 December 2023 Table Of Contents IMF Warning on India’s Debt UN calls for rescue of 185 Rohingya adrift in Indian Ocean Unpacking the first ever COP ‘Health Day’ Nematocyst: a cellular weapon El Nino effect: Cases of dengue have increased globally Flowering plant undoes 100 million years of evolution, […]
Why ransomware attacks on Indian IT firms are a cause for concern? Subject: Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: A 2023 study conducted by Sophos, a cybersecurity company, showed that 73% of organizations reported being victims of ransomware attacks, up from 57% the previous year. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents users […]
India’s jobs crisis, the macroeconomic reasons Subject :Economy Section: Unemployment and inflation Context: The employment challenge can no longer be met only through more rapid GDP growth; a separate policy focus is needed on employment. Two types of employment The first is wage employment which is a result of labour demanded by employers […]
The evolving role of the Colombo Security Conclave Subject : IR Section: International groupings Context: In early December, India’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Ajit Doval, took part in the sixth NSA meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC). The meeting reviewed the developments and progress made by the CSC in the last year […]
The pesticide hazard: eating away the lives of farmers in Maharashtra Subject :Environment Section: Pollution In the news: Borisinh village, amidst agricultural fields, reflects the continuous plight of farmers suffering from pesticide poisoning in Maharashtra. Details: Certain insecticides were temporarily banned in 2017 and 2018 in several districts due to poisoning cases. Committees […]
Flowering plant undoes 100 million years of evolution, shows signs of self-pollination Subject :Environment Section: Species in news In the news: Scientists found a field pansy flower (native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa) in Paris, France, producing less nectar and smaller flowers to attract fewer pollinators, indicating rapid evolution. Details: Researchers […]