Source: DTE Context: According to a new study published in the eLife journal, warm waters will cause aquatic animals, particularly fish, to grow larger rather than shrink in size due to global warming. New findings: The study found that warm waters will increase both the growth rates and death rates of fish, resulting …
Source: The Hindu Context: Recent studies have shown that grain processing reduces nutritional qualities in millets. About Millets: Millets are grasses and include varieties such as pearl millet, barnyard millet, finger millet, and foxtail millet. India is the world’s largest producer of millets, accounting for over 40% of pearl millet production and …
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Source: DTE Context: According to an analysis by Global Energy Monitor, India is among the top five countries developing oil pipelines, both under construction and proposed. Findings: About Global Energy Monitor (founded in 2008) is a San Francisco-based non-governmental organization which catalogues fossil fuel and renewable energy projects worldwide. GEM shares information …
Source: Business Standard Context: FSSAI proposes to do away with Agmark registration for some edible oils. Only an FSSAI license will be enough and a separate Agmark registration will not be required. This would facilitate ease of doing business and reduce the multiplicity of laws that govern the food sector. Certification Marks in …
Source: The Hindu Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued an advisory to banks and other RBI-regulated entities asking them to take steps to ensure a complete transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) from July 1.
Source: IE Context: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ended the longstanding restrictions on gay and bisexual men from donating blood. Background: The prohibition was first implemented during the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s and has been long decried as discriminatory by the LGBTQI+ community and its supporters. New guidelines: …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: live law Context: The Supreme Court issued notice-seeking compliance with the judgment of the Apex Court in Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India and Ors, wherein it had laid down guidelines with respect to the internet shutdown. Background: The main petition was filed by Anuradha Bhasin, which challenged the curbs …
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Source: DTE According to a recent study by the University of California, Riverside, ChatGPT requires half a litre of water to answer every 20-50 questions, making the total water footprint of AI extremely large. Water use in AI: Water used in maintaining AI tools are primarily used for cooling data centres to prevent equipment …
Source: DTE Bhopal has become the first city in India to adopt the localisation of the United Nations-mandated sustainable development goals (SDG). The city will now have voluntary local reviews (VLR) to demonstrate the local government’s capacity and commitment towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Usage: This example can be used …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Colonel John Pennycuick was a British engineer who is known for constructing the Mullaperiyar dam in India during the British era. His dam transformed the Cumbum Valley into a fertile belt, filled with paddy fields, vegetable gardens, coconut plantations, flower gardens, and vineyards. Usage: The …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues related to women Source: TH Context: The Indian Supreme Court has expressed concern over the “sorry state of affairs” in the implementation of the Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act. Key issues highlighted by the Supreme Court regarding the implementation of the PoSH Act: Recommendations: The …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Source: IE Context: The Supreme Court of India has given the state government of Delhi complete control over administrative services in the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD), except for public order, police, …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Source: IE, The Wire Context: The Supreme Court of India has passed a unanimous verdict on various issues related to the split in Shiv Sena in June 2022. Key observations by Supreme …
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