Igla-S air defence system
Context: Indian Army is all set to begin receiving another set of Russian Igla-S very short-range air defence systems (VSHORAD), filling a critical void in its air defence requirement. About Igla-S system: Significance:
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Lead Pollution in India
Context: Lead poisoning poses a significant threat to public health, particularly among children, with pervasive exposure across various facets of daily life. Lead Pollution Magnitude of the Issue A 2020 report by UNICEF estimated that nearly 27 crore Indian children have unsafe blood lead […]
Australia’s weather agency issues ‘La Nina watch’
Context: A “La Nina watch” has been issued with some early signs pointing to the weather event that brings rains and floods to Asia, particularly India, forming in the Pacific Ocean later this year by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM). El-Nino Southern Oscillation […]
More solar storms brewing after last week’s aurorae as Sun ‘wakes up’
Context – On Friday night, people from across the world were treated to a rare spectacle: vivid aurorae hanging like curtains of light in the sky. They appeared even in places where aurorae aren’t usually visible. For instance, people at the Indian Astronomical Observatory […]
Xenotransplantation
Context: The first recipient of a modified pig kidney transplant passed away recently around two months after the surgery was carried out. About Xenotransplantation Essentially, it is the use of animal cells and organs to heal humans.
Most Indians believe in country’s plurality: CSDS Survey
Context: In a pre-election survey carried out by CSDS, 79% of people voted that India belongs to all religions. The belief in plurality and diversity of India is more pronounced in urban areas (84%) and higher among educated classes (83%). About pluralism Pluralism refers […]
Jobless growth
Context: Despite robust economic expansion, the employment ratio of India has fallen more than other south Asian nations. This has re initiated the debate around the phenomenon of jobless growth in India. Associated concepts: Reasons for jobless growth in India: Suggestions and way forward: […]
Pine-Needle Power Projects
Context: Bio-energy projects set up by the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA), to use the vast quantities of flammable pine needles for generating electricity have been “unsuccessful”, with officials saying appropriate technology does not yet exist to use them. Pine Resources of Uttarakhand […]
Oligopoly
Context: Political competition often mirrors the principles of oligopolistic competition in economics, yet this intriguing connection often goes overlooked by pundits and analysts. Oligopoly is an important concept in economy. Oligopoly is a market structure dominated by a small number of large firms, each […]
Deocha Pachami coal mine project
Context: The villagers around the Deocha Pachami proposed coal mining project got an interesting handbill from the Trinamool Congress leadership. The handbill with photograph of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says that after the victory in Lok Sabha polls, the Trinamool Congress will ensure a […]
India’s population data and a tale of two projections
Context: A new study published in The Lancet, has suggests that India’s population will peak by mid-century and decline to about 1.09 billion by the end of the 21st century. It could even be as low as 724 million. Key findings of the study: […]
Semal Tree
Context: Semal trees are being wiped out in Rajasthan due to their use in Holika Dahan festivities. News Highlight Semal tree Ecological Benefits Significance for Tribes Economic benefits Medicinal Benefits Landscaping
Poll promises of affordable housing
Context – The duration of the PMAY-U was initially seven years, from FY 2015-16 to FY 2021-22. It has now been extended up to December 31, 2024 – with all verticals except Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme – to complete houses sanctioned up to March […]
Addressing India’s Nutrition Challenges: Comprehensive Guidelines for a Healthier Future
Introduction to Nutritional Concerns in India The Burden of Unhealthy Diets Need to Focus on Mothers and Children Challenges of Micronutrient Deficiency General Dietary Principles for the Indian Population Specific Guidelines for Different Groups Conclusion India’s strategic approach to combating the growing epidemic of […]
Kotia: A tribal gram panchayat
Context: Kotia, a predominantly tribal gram panchayat that Odisha and Andhra both claim, seeks to vote differently with two votes to a person, one in each State, in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. About Kotia, a tribal gram panchayat:
Offerings of Oleander flowers banned in Kerala Temples
Context: Two Kerala government-controlled temple boards, which together manage 2,500-odd temples in the state, have banned use of oleander flowers (locally known as arali) in temple offerings after a 24-year old woman died after accidentally chewing some oleander leaves. Oleander Plant Significance in traditional […]
Superheroes of Building Materials
Context: Sustainable Structures. Green building materials offer new entrepreneurial opportunities for the next generation of builders. MorphoColor Coating: Greener Cement Alternatives: Aerogels and Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs): Composition and Structure: Properties and Performance: Applications in Construction: Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs): Performance Characteristics: Applications in […]
After Argentina deal, India targets Li blocks from Australia
Context: India is negotiating to secure lithium blocks in Australia as it aims to finalise a deal through state owned Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL). The discussions are reportedly under way for two lithium blocks and three cobalt blocks. Significance for India: Why is […]
Launch Vehicle Mark-3
Context: New Space India Ltd (NSIL) has released a Request for Qualification (RFQ) document inviting Indian industry partners for productionising Indian Space Research Organisation’s heavy lift launcher, Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3) under a PPP framework. This collaboration aims towards manufacturing LVM-3s in increased numbers […]
Bio-taxis for Cancer treatment
Context: The researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have developed a new way to deliver cancer vaccines using the body’s natural transport system. They have developed an antigen that can attach itself to a natural protein called serum albumin in the blood and […]