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Particulate Matter Emission Trading Scheme in Gujarat

Why in the News? A new study highlights the success of Surat’s Particulate Matter Emission Trading Scheme (PM-ETS), the world’s first market-based system for trading particulate emissions. The scheme has reduced pollution by 20-30%, providing insights into its potential to improve air quality in industrial areas. About Particulate Matter Emission Trading Scheme in Gujarat: This… Continue reading Particulate Matter Emission Trading Scheme in Gujarat

[18th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Are Indian startups not scaling up on innovation?

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] What are the challenges in the commercialisation and diffusion of indigenously developed technologies? Although India is second in the world in filing patents, still only a few have been commercialised. Explain the reasons behind this less commercialisation. Linkage: The challenge of scaling up the impact of innovation by focusing on the… Continue reading [18th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Are Indian startups not scaling up on innovation?

JSWT finds Strongest Evidence of Life

Why in the News? Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have found signs of possible life on exoplanet K2-18 b by detecting gases usually produced by Earth’s biological processes. Key findings of the Recent Study: Scientists detected significant biosignatures in the atmosphere of K2-18 b, including dimethyl sulphide (DMS) and dimethyl disulfide (DMDS).… Continue reading JSWT finds Strongest Evidence of Life

6th Edition of Exercise DUSTLIK

Why in the News? The 6th edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-6 commenced at the Foreign Training Node at Aundh in Pune, Maharashtra. About Exercise DUSTLIK Exercise DUSTLIK is an annual event alternating between India and Uzbekistan. It is named after Dustlik, a town in the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan. The first edition of… Continue reading 6th Edition of Exercise DUSTLIK

New frog species ‘Leptobrachium aryatium’ discovered in Assam

Why in the News? A 21-year-long study has resulted in the discovery of a new frog species, Leptobrachium aryatium, named after Arya Vidyapeeth College in Assam. About the frog ‘Leptobrachium aryatium’ Leptobrachium aryatium, a newly discovered species of frog, was found in the Garbhanga Reserve Forest, located on the southwestern edge of Guwahati, Assam, near… Continue reading New frog species ‘Leptobrachium aryatium’ discovered in Assam

India’s first-ever Seed Germination Database

Why in the News? On April 16, 2025, the Ecological Restoration Alliance-India (ERA-I) has released a first-of-its-kind seed germination database aimed at enhancing the success of growing native plants for ecological restoration. About the Seed Germination Database: It was launched by the Ecological Restoration Alliance-India (ERA-I).  ERA was formed in July 2021, as an informal… Continue reading India’s first-ever Seed Germination Database

PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme

Why in the News? The PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, aimed at supporting meritorious students, is facing slow uptake due to technical issues, including login failures and frequent auto logouts About the PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme: Details Objective A Central Sector Scheme to provide financial assistance to meritorious students pursuing higher education in quality institutions. Eligible Students Students… Continue reading PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme

[16th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India, rising power demand and the ‘hydrogen factor’

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2018] With growing energy needs should India keep on expanding its nuclear energy programme? Discuss the facts and fears associated with nuclear energy. Linkage: India growing energy needs and the role of a specific low-carbon source, which is relevant in the broader context of exploring other low-carbon alternatives like hydrogen for industrial… Continue reading [16th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India, rising power demand and the ‘hydrogen factor’

Delamination of the Indian Plate

Why in the News? Recent studies reveal that the Indian Plate is splitting into two, with the lower part detaching and sinking into the Earth’s mantle, a process called delamination, as published by the American Geophysical Union. About Delamination: Delamination in tectonic plates refers to the process where the lower part of a continental plate,… Continue reading Delamination of the Indian Plate

What is Tensor Processing Unit (TPU)?

Why in the News? Recently Google introduced its seventh-generation TPU (Tensor Processing Unit), named Ironwood. About Ironwood Ironwood is Google’s seventh-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), designed to accelerate AI model training and inference with improved performance and efficiency. It builds on previous TPUs, enhancing speed and efficiency for AI workloads. It has been optimized for… Continue reading What is Tensor Processing Unit (TPU)?

How govern-mentality exacerbates the problem of farmers’ stubble burning

Why in the News? A new study by researchers Sujit Raghunathrao Jagadale and Javed M. Shaikh from IIM Amritsar looks at the issue of stubble burning by examining how government policies and market systems are failing to manage the problem effectively. Why do farmers continue stubble burning despite its harm to air quality? Cost-Effective Method:… Continue reading How govern-mentality exacerbates the problem of farmers’ stubble burning

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