Syllabus Section: Environment Why in News? Recently held study indicates association of cloud bursts with forest fires. About: A recent study has found a connection between the formation of the tiny particles, the size of a cloud droplet on which water vapor condenses leading to the formation of clouds and forest fires. The quantity of …
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Syllabus Section: Agriculture Why in News? Recently, Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of India has launched Atmanirbhar Krishi APP. About: It was created to equip farmers with actionable agricultural insights and early weather alerts. Data related to soil type, soil health, moisture, weather, and water tablewere aggregated and analysed to generate personalized insights related to crop …
Syllabus Section: Science and Technology Why in News? Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a statutory body of Department of Science and Technology (DST), partners with Intel India to launch first-of-its-kind initiative to advance deep tech-based research in India. About: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a statutory body of Department of Science and Technology …
Syllabus Section: Environment (Climate Change) Why in News? The National Weather Service issued another excessive-heat warning for much of Washington state and Oregon that will remain in effect in coming days. About: Heat Wave: Heat waves begin when high pressure in the atmosphere moves in and pushes warm air toward the ground. That air warms up …
Syllabus Section:Economy Why in News? Ministry of Tourism invites feedback on the draft National Strategy and Roadmap for development of Rural Tourism in India. About: The Ministry of Tourism has the main objective of promoting and facilitating tourism both inbound and domestic in India. Augmenting tourism infrastructure, ensuring ease of travel, promoting tourism products and …
Syllabus Section: Defence/ Science and Technology Why in News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested a New Generation Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile Agni P from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha, Balasore. About: Agni P is a new generation advanced variant of Agni class of missiles. It is …
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Syllabus Section: Health Issues Why in News? Recently, 2nd Public Health Summit 2021 has been organized by CII. Highlights: COVID has strengthened Public-Private Partnership model in India’s healthcare system with a win-win situation for both. Telemedicine facility, need to be given a desired attention in the country.As this aspect was not given desired attention in the …
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Syllabus Section: Geography Why in News? To improve the availability of phosphatic fertilisers (DAP and NPK) and to reduce the dependence on imports, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers chaired a meeting. Government ready with Action Plan to make India Aatmanirbhar in Rock Phosphate. About: Rock phosphates or phosphorites are sedimentary phosphatic deposits comprising …
Syllabus Section: History Why in News? Researchers from China have found an ancient human skull of new human species dubbed the “Dragaon Man” or Homo longi in the Songhua River in China’s Harbin city that could belong to an altogether. About: The name “Dragon Man” has been derived from the Long Jiang or Dragon River …
Syllabus Section: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, justice department launches “Enforcing Contracts Portal”. About: Aim: It aims to promote ease of doing business and improve ‘Contract Enforcement Regime’ in country The portal is envisioned to be a comprehensive source of information pertaining to the legislative and policy reforms being undertaken on the “Enforcing …
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