Bats dying of heat stroke
Source: DTE
Category: 21 Apr 2023
EMIC plasma wave
Source: BS Context: Scientists in India have identified a type of plasma wave called Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron (EMIC) waves at the Indian Antarctic station, Maitri. What is Plasma? Plasma is often referred to as the fourth state of matter, along with solid, liquid, and gas. It is a type of gas that is …
MAHARISHI
Source: LM Context: MACS 2023 unanimously agreed to launch a Millet Initiative – MAHARISHI which was proposed by India for research in the field of millets About:
‘Sathi’ portal and mobile app
Source: LM Context: The Sathi (Seed Traceability, Authentication and Holistic Inventory) portal and mobile app were launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Global Unicorn Index
Source: ibef Context: After the United States and China, India has retained the third-highest number of unicorns in the world (Hurun Report on Global Unicorn) Findings: India, with 68 unicorns has added 14 new unicorns since the pandemic began and stands behind USA (666) and China (316) Top-most unicorn in India: BYJU’s ($22 …
Parvatmala Pariyojana
Source: ET Context: The government has announced plans to develop over 250 projects in the next five years under the Parvatmala Pariyojana. About National Ropeways Development Programme – “Parvatmala”
Human-Induced planet-warming: Earth Energy Imbalance
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: A new study (published in the journal Earth System Science Data) warns that human-induced climate change is affecting Earth’s energy balance. What does the study say? Over the last 50 years, about 89% of the accumulated heat is stored in the ocean, 6% on land, a per cent …
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City Nature Challenge
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Over 30 Indian cities will participate in the City Nature Challenge, an app-based competition that encourages people to record observations of nature. Participants can use the iNaturalist app to click and upload photos of natural flora and fauna, and the app uses Artificial Intelligence to suggest the …
Indian Space Policy (ISP) 2023: Pros and Cons
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology: Space Source: TH Context: The Indian government has approved a new space policy, which allows non-government entities (NGEs) to offer national and international space-based communication services through self-owned or leased satellite systems. Non-government entities refer to organizations or institutions that are not directly controlled by the …
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Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Agriculture: Animal Husbandry Source: Th Context: The government has announced new Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules 2023, which require strays to be caught, vaccinated, neutered, and released back into the community. The ABC 2023 rules will supersede the Animal Birth Control (Dog) Rules, 2001 Previously, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and …
Biomass pellets
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Conservation and pollution-related issues Source: DTE Context: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) revised the financial grants for biomass pellet manufacturing units. What are Biomass pellets? Biomass pellets production/usage in India: It is mandatory to use biomass or agricultural residue (5-10%) as combustion fuel along with coal in …
16th Civil Services Day
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Source: PIB Context: National Civil Service Day, observed on April 21 every year, is a celebration of the idea of national civil service. The first National Civil Services Day was celebrated on April 21, 2006. Background: Civil servants constitute the backbone of …
Critical minerals: Resilient supply chains
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent) Source: IE Context: A recent working paper evaluated the criticality levels of 43 select minerals for India. Background: Critical minerals refer to mineral resources, both primary and processed, that are Economically important/demand-side factors (to …
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