Source: DTE Context: International Leopard Day is a new annual event that was officialized on May 3, 2023, with the launch of a dedicated portal, “internationalleopardday.org” by the Cape Leopard Trust (CLT). About Leopard:
Source: EU Context: The Fit for 55 packages is a set of proposals aimed at revising and updating EU legislation and implementing new initiatives to align EU policies with the climate goals agreed by the Council and the European Parliament. The package is named after the EU’s target of reducing net greenhouse gas …
Source: ADB Context: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP) program to accelerate climate change financing in the region.
Source: TH Context: Scientists have discovered that the ageing process of cells is controlled by a genetic regulatory circuit that can be manipulated to extend their lifespan. This circuit functions like a clock, guiding the cell through two distinct pathways of ageing. By manipulating this circuit, scientists have been able to generate a negative …
Source: DTE Context: The United Kingdom Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a recall for several Cadbury-branded dessert products due to potential contamination by Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. What are Listeria monocytogenes bacteria? Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that can cause infection in humans and animals. It is commonly found in …
Source: ET Context: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is conducting a third-party impact assessment of the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme to evaluate its performance in benefiting the startup community. About Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS):
Source: TH Context: India has slipped in the World Press Freedom Index 2023 rankings, coming in at 161 out of 180 countries, indicating a decline in press freedom. About the Press Freedom Index
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: The Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bengaluru recently captured a rare occurrence of aurora in Ladakh, India, on camera. This is the first time that such an occurrence has been witnessed in Ladakh About Aurora:
Source: Newsonair The Australian High Commission in India announced its Government Grant for a project in Kargil called “Return to Roots.” This project aims to integrate traditional knowledge with the current school science curriculum in alignment with the goals of the National Education Policy, which includes increasing scientific engagement among school children of …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: Niti Aayog Every day in this section we are bringing best practices from each category. Today’s best practices will cover ‘SOCIAL WELFARE’
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment, Conservation Source: DTE Context: In the past decade, debt-for-climate swaps have grown relatively popular among low- and middle-income countries. Insta Links:
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Indian Society: Social Empowerment Source: IE Context: An investigation has revealed that as many as 16 out of 30 national sports federations in India don’t comply with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, which mandates an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to create a safe workplace environment for women. …
