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The poorly studied Eurasian lynx in Ladakh needs more research for conservation Subject : Environment Section: species in news Eurasian lynx: Eurasian lynx is a carnivorous cat species found in barren, relatively open, rocky mountainous plateau of Central Asia. In India, the lynx is found in some parts of Ladakh and Dobaj forest […]
Flash floods in Kerala: A junked breakwater plan may have been Achilles’ heel Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Flash floods drenched Kerala’s capital, Thiruvananthapuram. Most low-lying areas of the city are still under water. Significant rains were recorded in the districts of Ernakulam, Kollam and Alappuzha, creating waterlogging and stagnation in several […]
As lightning kills 12 in a day, Odisha proposes large-scale palm tree plantations Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Lightening in several parts of Odisha killed 12 persons in a single day on October 2, 2023. Lightening in Odisha: The eastern coastal state of Odisha, prone to natural calamities, continues to be one […]
EV push: Bureau of Indian Standards approves indigenous charging standards for 2Ws, 3Ws Subject: Science and Tech Section: Msc Context: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has granted approval to an indigenous AC and DC combined charging connector standard designed for light electric vehicles (LEVs), known as IS17017 (Part 2/Sec 7): 2023. About […]
Severe drought grips the Amazon rainforest: The impact, cause and grim future Subject: Environment Section: Ecosystem Context: The Amazon rainforest is reeling from an intense drought. Numerous rivers vital for travel have dried up. As a result, there is no water, food, or medicine in villages of Indigenous communities living in the area. […]
How quantum algorithms solve problems that classical computers can’t Subject: Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: We often hear that quantum computers efficiently solve problems that are very difficult to solve with a classical computer. But even if the hardware is available to build a quantum computer, exploiting its quantum features […]
Meet Daniel, the deadly ‘nightmare’ hybrid storm that devastated the Mediterranean Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: The Mediterranean Storm Daniel that hit Libya, Greece, Bulgaria and Türkiye, has, so far, been responsible for at least 11,000 deaths. Medicane: Storm Daniel initially formed over the eastern Mediterranean and caused extensive flooding in parts […]
Ram temple get FCRA node Subject: Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: Ram temple gets FCRA node. More about the news: The Union Home Ministry has given approval to the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, allowing them to receive foreign donations for building the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Trust confirmed that […]
Vizhinjam port Subject : Geography Section: Economic geography Context: Congress fight for credit over the Vizhinjam port What is the Vizhinjam International Seaport Project: It is a transshipment deepwater multipurpose seaport project is being built by Adani Ports and SEZ Private Limited in Vizhinjam near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, The project follows the design, build, […]
Destination test: FPI fund transfers under taxman’s lens? Subject: Economy Section: Capital market Context: Several Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) receive tax notices. Key Points: Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have received a slew of notices on foreign remittances made outside India under Section 133 (6) of the Income Tax Act. Tax authorities are seeking […]