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Places in news: Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary

Central Idea The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has made a crucial recommendation to designate the Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary, adjacent to the Bandipur Tiger Reserve, as a core critical tiger habitat. Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is situated in H.D. Kote taluk of Mysuru district, Karnataka. Geographic Area: Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary encompasses a 30.32 sq… Continue reading Places in news: Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary

A short treatise on Indian Materialism

Central Idea This article explores materialism’s origins, its various cultural names, and its ethical implications. Introduction to Materialism Philosophy as a Life Theory: Known as ‘Darshan’ in Sanskrit, philosophy seeks to explain the universe and guide human actions with a comprehensive worldview. Materialism – Bhautikvad: This perspective, called ‘Bhautikvad’ in Sanskrit, views everything as fundamentally… Continue reading A short treatise on Indian Materialism

Southern Annular Mode (SAM) and Indian Ocean Weather Conditions

Central Idea The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), a division under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), has made a significant discovery regarding the Southern Annular Mode (SAM), a crucial climate pattern. Their research has revealed that SAM plays a pivotal role in influencing sea conditions across the Indian Ocean. What is… Continue reading Southern Annular Mode (SAM) and Indian Ocean Weather Conditions

What RBI’s increase in Risk Weights mean to the borrower?

Central Idea The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently raised risk weights for unsecured loans, including credit cards, consumer durable loans, and personal loans. Risk weights for bank lending to non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) serving this segment were increased to 125% from the existing 100%. What are Risk Weights? Capital Implication: Every rupee lent by… Continue reading What RBI’s increase in Risk Weights mean to the borrower?

Mosquitofish: India’s Battle against Invasive Species

Central Idea In recent months, Indian states such as Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab have introduced mosquitofish to combat mosquito infestations. However, the unintended ecological consequences of introducing this invasive species have raised concerns. Backgrounder: Vector Borne Diseases Global Mosquito-Borne Disease Prevalence: Mosquito-borne diseases affect over 150 countries and 500 million people worldwide. India’s Burden:… Continue reading Mosquitofish: India’s Battle against Invasive Species

NASA’s AWE Mission: Linking Earth’s and Space Weather

Central Idea NASA is set to launch the Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) to investigate how Earth’s weather influences Space weather. What is AWE Mission? As part of NASA’s Heliophysics Explorers Program, the AWE mission aims to shed light on the interactions between Earth’s weather and Space weather. Mounted on the International Space Station (ISS), AWE… Continue reading NASA’s AWE Mission: Linking Earth’s and Space Weather

What the OECD Report says of Climate Finance ahead of COP 28?

Central Idea A recent report published by the OECD reveals that economically developed countries failed to fulfill their commitment to jointly mobilize $100 billion per year for climate mitigation and adaptation in developing countries in 2021, missing the 2020 deadline. The report’s findings have significant implications for the upcoming COP 28 climate talks in the… Continue reading What the OECD Report says of Climate Finance ahead of COP 28?

Explained: Coal isn’t Easy to Exclude from Sustainable Development

Central Idea Globally, 80% of energy comes from fossil fuels like oil, coal, and gas. In contrast, renewable sources like solar and wind contributed only 2.4% in 2022. India, with its energy supply per capita well below the global average, faces the dual challenge of meeting growing energy demands and pursuing sustainable development. Need for… Continue reading Explained: Coal isn’t Easy to Exclude from Sustainable Development

Gamma-Ray Burst in faraway Galaxy disturbed Earth’s Ionosphere

Central Idea A Star’s Explosive End: About two billion years ago, far beyond our Milky Way galaxy, a huge star exploded into a supernova. This explosion sent out a massive burst of gamma rays, the most powerful type of energy wave in the electromagnetic spectrum. Gamma-Ray Bursts: These bursts are short-lived but incredibly intense, often… Continue reading Gamma-Ray Burst in faraway Galaxy disturbed Earth’s Ionosphere

Langlands Program: Making Complex Math Connections Easier to Understand

Central Idea Robert Langlands, a mathematician famous for his “Langlands Program,” has shifted his focus to Turkish literature in his later years. This program is about finding deep links between two areas of math: number theory (the study of numbers) and harmonic analysis (a type of math that breaks down functions or signals into simpler… Continue reading Langlands Program: Making Complex Math Connections Easier to Understand

Freemartins in Animal Husbandry

Central Idea In the realm of animal husbandry, a phenomenon known as Freemartinism sheds light on the extraordinary diversity found in cattle. Freemartinism: A Unique Phenomenon Freemartins are sterile female cattle born exhibiting characteristics of both sexes. This phenomenon arises when a male and a female twin develop within the same uterus, occurring in approximately… Continue reading Freemartins in Animal Husbandry

Who was Lachit Borphukan?

Central Idea An animation film on an iconic Ahom general Lachit Borphukan has been selected for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2023 to be held in Goa. Lachit Borphukan Lachit Borphukan was a legendary military commander from the northeastern region of India, specifically from the state of Assam. Here are some facts related… Continue reading Who was Lachit Borphukan?

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