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Climate crisis is already affecting the Brazilian Amazon Subject: Environment Section: Ecosystem Context: The Amazon rainforest is home to at least 40,000 plant species, 427 mammals, 1,294 birds, 378 reptiles, 427 amphibians and around 3,000 fish. The latest edition of the Living Planet Report reveals an average drop of 69 per cent in […]
90% of paint samples tested contain lead above permissible limits in India: Study Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: 51 paints used to paint houses, which are available in the Indian market, analyzed by two research and advocacy groups Toxics Link and International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN), a network of over 600 non-governmental organizations. […]
Unmasking India’s osteoporosis care crisis Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health Context: Only a small percentage of people in India receive care for their osteoporosis – a condition characterized by weakening of bones. Osteoporosis or weakening of bones: Osteoporosis day: 20 October Theme: Build better bones Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops […]
What does the Supreme Court’s abortion verdict mean for reproductive justice in India? Subject: Polity Section: Constitution In the news: A woman — 26 weeks pregnant, married, with two children, and undergoing postpartum psychosis — requested termination because she was “physically, emotionally, mentally, financially and medically unable to carry, deliver or raise a […]
‘Super rich’ incomes’ share ebbing amid middle-class mobility: CBDT Subject: Economy Section: National Income Context: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) released statements on income tax statistics and income inequality in India. Details: India’s tax base has widened sharply since 2013-14, with individuals moving up the income ladder and the proportion of […]
Why Bhutan’s Sakteng wildlife sanctuary is disputed by China Subject: Environment Section: Protected Area Context: China claims for the first time to Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, which spans about 740 sq km (285 sq miles) in eastern Bhutan. Details: Bhutan rejected the claim, pointing out the area had never featured in 24 previous rounds […]
Daily Prelims Notes 26 October 2023 Table Of Contents NCF sub group suggestion to change India to Bharat not there in final documents Contours of joint theatre commands ready What happens now in Mahua Moitra cash-for-query case SC to Judges to follow roster, taking unassigned cases gross impropriety Russia passes law to withdraw […]
Nipah virus antibody in bat Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: Kerala will intensify the disease surveillance activities and maintain vigil against Nipah as Nipah virus antibodies have been detected in bats in Wayanad as well in Indian Council of Medical Research’s bat surveillance studies. About Nipah virus (NiV): It is […]
The legality of using white phosphorus Subject: IR Section: International Conventions Context: Human Rights Watch recently accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions in Gaza, raising concerns about the potential risks posed to civilians. About White Phosphorus: It is a pyrophoric that ignites when exposed to oxygen, producing thick, light smoke alongside an […]
India won’t meet UN targets to reduce premature mortality from major non-communicable diseases: ICMR-NCDIR Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health Context: India will likely miss reaching targets set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to reduce premature deaths from four major Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD), according […]