About Tirthahalli Variety of Areca Nut
Context: The Tirthahalli variety of areca nut from Karnataka has long been renowned for its exceptional quality, a recent analysis by the Areca Research Centre at Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences in Shivamogga, Karnataka confirms. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Tirthahalli variety of areca nut: -Source: The Hindu
Current Affairs Quiz 08 May 2024
About Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Context: For those trying to look inside the human body without surgery, magnetic resonance imaging is an indispensable tool. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Principles of MRI: -Source: The Hindu
Boeing’s Starliner Overview
Context: The launch of the Boeing Starliner, which was set to take astronaut Sunita Williams to space for a third time, has been postponed due to a technical glitch. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Boeing’s Starliner Overview: Mission Objectives: Delays and Significance: -Source: Indian Express
RBI Governor Discusses Anonymity in Digital Currency
Context: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasized the importance of avoiding permanent deletion of transactions in the e-rupee or central bank digital currency (CBDC). He highlighted that such deletion could render the digital currency anonymous, similar to paper currency, speaking at the BIS Innovation Summit. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights […]
Climate Migration: Urgent Need for Legal Protections
Context: Recently, the issue of climate migration has garnered significant attention, yet the world still lacks a comprehensive legal framework to protect individuals forced to flee their homes due to increasingly severe weather disasters. Relevance: GS III: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Climate Refugees Climate refugees are individuals or groups forced to leave their homes due […]
Overview of Rat-Hole Mining
Context: Recently, authorities were given four weeks by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to respond in a case related to the death of six workers in a rat-hole coal mine fire in Nagaland’s Wokha district. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Overview of Rat-Hole Mining: Irony and Local Context: Characteristics of Rat-Hole Mining: Two Types of Rat-Hole […]
Integrating Agriculture and Climate Mitigation
Context: Carbon farming involves the implementation of regenerative agricultural practices aimed at restoring ecosystem health, improving agricultural productivity, and mitigating climate change. It combines the fundamental role of carbon in various life processes with farming practices to enhance carbon storage in agricultural landscapes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions […]
1980 Lok Sabha Elections: Triumph and Tragedy of Indira
Introduction: In the tumultuous landscape of Indian politics, the period from the end of Emergency to the tragic assassination of Indira Gandhi marked a significant chapter. Amidst power struggles, coalition politics, and socio-political upheavals, the legacy of this era holds crucial lessons for aspiring civil servants preparing for the UPSC examination. Let’s delve into the […]
Current Affairs 08 May 2024
CONTENTS Carbon Farming: Integrating Agriculture and Climate Mitigation Context: Carbon farming involves the implementation of regenerative agricultural practices aimed at restoring ecosystem health, improving agricultural productivity, and mitigating climate change. It combines the fundamental role of carbon in various life processes with farming practices to enhance carbon storage in agricultural landscapes and reduce greenhouse gas […]