Facts for Prelims: Source: TH Context: Scientists have disputed the idea that as the planet warms, the bodies of cold-blooded marine species, including fish, will contract. Conventional understanding: Warming temperatures lead to smaller body sizes in cold-blooded marine animals, suggesting that they may actually grow larger in response to warmer waters. The recent …
Facts for Prelims: Source: TH Context: The WHO’s new guidelines advise against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) as a “healthy” alternative to sugar.
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Source: DTE Context: According to a new study, only 13% of methane emissions are covered by global methane mitigation policies. Highlights of the study: Since the 1980s, the rate of increase in methane emissions is higher than ever before. Methane policies are actions by …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings Affecting India’s Interests Source: TH Context: In order to give the necessary fillip to enhance Quad cooperation in biotechnology, India should be an ideal choice for the establishment of a Quad-led biomanufacturing hub. Background: In 2021, the Quad set up a Critical and Emerging …
