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Lyme Disease reported in Ernakulam

In the news A suspected case of Lyme disease caused by the bite of a tick carrying borrelia bacteria has been reported from Koovapady in Ernakulam district. What is Lyme Disease? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms… Continue reading Lyme Disease reported in Ernakulam

Atmospheric Research Testbed in Central India (ART-CI)

Why in the news- The Ministry of Earth Sciences has commissioned Atmospheric Research Testbed-Central India (ART-CI) near Bhopal. About Atmospheric Research Testbed ART-CI stands as an innovative testbed facility, pioneering the exploration of monsoon convection and land-atmosphere interactions, marking a significant advancement in climate research. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune leads ART-CI,… Continue reading Atmospheric Research Testbed in Central India (ART-CI)

Global Methane Tracker, 2024

Why in the news- Methane emissions from fuel use in 2023 reached nearly record levels, totalling 120 million tonnes (Mt), as per the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Global Methane Tracker 2024. What is Global Methane Tracker (GMT)? The IEA’s Methane Tracker is an online database that tracks oil and gas-related methane sources globally. It provides… Continue reading Global Methane Tracker, 2024

Kerala Cabinet asks Advocate General to explore legal options to challenge CAA notification in Supreme Court

Why in the news?  The Kerala Cabinet aims to challenge the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, expressing opposition to its perceived anti-Muslim bias. Legal options are explored to contest the Act’s rules. Context: The government notified rules for implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019, simplifying the process for granting Indian citizenship to persecuted… Continue reading Kerala Cabinet asks Advocate General to explore legal options to challenge CAA notification in Supreme Court

Appointment of EC | Supreme Court to hear plea to bring CJI back into the selection committee

Why in the news?  The plea filed by the NGO Association for Democratic Reforms seeks an urgent hearing as it raises concerns about potential unfair advantage in filling Election Commission vacancies after Arun Goel’s resignation. Context The unexpected resignation of Arun Goel ahead of the Lok Sabha elections raised concerns about potential unfair advantage in… Continue reading Appointment of EC | Supreme Court to hear plea to bring CJI back into the selection committee

India world’s top arms importer between 2019-23: SIPRI

Why in the news?  In recent years, India has decreased its reliance on the top arms supplier of Russia from 76% (2009-13) to 36% (2019-23), as per SIPRI, indicating diversification in arms imports. Context: India’s arms imports have marked an eventual shift from Russia to France and the U.S. impacting India’s defensive modernization, regional security… Continue reading India world’s top arms importer between 2019-23: SIPRI

In news: Popocatepetl Volcano

In the news Popocatepetl, Mexico’s most dangerous active volcano has erupted 13 times in the past day, hurling columns of ash and smoke into the sky. About Popocatepetl Volcano Popocatepetl — which means “Smoking Mountain” in the Aztec Nahuatl language — is located in central Mexico roughly 72 km southeast of Mexico City. Popocatepetl is… Continue reading In news: Popocatepetl Volcano

[13 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Intra-group caste variances, equality and the Court’s gaze

PYQ Relevance: Mains:1. Whether the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the religious minority institutions? Examine (2018) 2. What are the two major legal initiatives by state since Independence, addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes (ST)? (2017) 3. Why are the tribals in India… Continue reading [13 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Intra-group caste variances, equality and the Court’s gaze

India ‘one of the Worst Autocratisers’: V-Dem Democracy Report

In the news India, previously categorized as an “electoral autocracy” in 2018, has further declined to become one of the “worst autocratizers,” according to the ‘Democracy Report 2024’ by the Gothenburg-based V-Dem (or Varieties of Democracy) Institute. Key highlights on India Deteriorating Status: India, previously downgraded to an electoral autocracy in 2018, has further declined… Continue reading India ‘one of the Worst Autocratisers’: V-Dem Democracy Report

Nuclear Waste Management and India

In the news India recently achieved a significant milestone in its nuclear program with the loading of the core of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR). However, as India progresses towards energy independence, it faces the complex challenge of managing nuclear waste. What is Nuclear Waste? Composition: Nuclear waste comprises radioactive by-products generated during the… Continue reading Nuclear Waste Management and India

In news: Sabarmati Ashram

In the news Prime Minister’s recent activities, commemorating the 94th anniversary of the Dandi March at the Sabarmati Ashram, mark a significant step towards the redevelopment and expansion of this historic site. Ashrams Built by Mahatma Gandhi   Gandhi set up five settlements during his lifetime — two in South Africa (Phoenix Settlement in Natal,… Continue reading In news: Sabarmati Ashram

11 African countries sign ‘Yaounde Declaration’

In the news Health ministers from 11 African nations grappling with the heaviest malaria burdens have recently signed the Yaounde Declaration. What is Yaounde Declaration? Details Signed at Yaoundé conference, hosted by WHO and the Government of Cameroon in Yaoundé, Cameroon (capital). Participants Ministers of Health, global malaria partners, funding agencies, scientists, civil society organizations,… Continue reading 11 African countries sign ‘Yaounde Declaration’

[12 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Central transfers — arresting the decline in shares of some States

PYQ Relevance:Prelims:The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the [UPSC CSE 2015]a) Human Rights Commissionb) Finance Commissionc) Law Commissiond) Planning Commission Mains:1. How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission of India enabled the States to improve their fiscal position? [UPSC CSE 2021] 2. How is the Finance Commission of India… Continue reading [12 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Central transfers — arresting the decline in shares of some States

Mission Divyastra: Agni-5 Missile with MIRV Technology

In the news India’s recent successful testing of an Agni-5 Missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology with multiple warhead capabilities, termed Mission Divyastra, marks a significant milestone in the nation’s defense capabilities. What are Agni Missiles? Agni missiles are long range, nuclear weapons capable surface to surface ballistic missile. The first… Continue reading Mission Divyastra: Agni-5 Missile with MIRV Technology

India’s First Cattle Dung-based Bio-CNG Station in Gujarat

In the news Nestled along the Deesa-Tharad highway in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district lies India’s pioneering gas-filling station, seemingly unremarkable at first glance. However, this station, powered by cattle and buffalo dung, marks a significant leap in renewable energy innovation. Fuel Production from Dung: A Technological Marvel Innovative Concept: The ‘BioCNG’ outlet in Dama village of… Continue reading India’s First Cattle Dung-based Bio-CNG Station in Gujarat

FAO publishes first national report on AMR Surveillance in India’s fisheries, livestock sectors

In the news The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) jointly published the surveillance data of the Indian Network for Fishery and Animal Antimicrobial Resistance (INFAAR) for 2019-22. This report marks the first comprehensive analysis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends in India’s fisheries and… Continue reading FAO publishes first national report on AMR Surveillance in India’s fisheries, livestock sectors

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