About Ultrasound Imaging
Context: Experts highlighted the importance of ultrasound for the early detection of fatty liver disease, noting that blood tests alone might not offer a prompt diagnosis. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology About Ultrasound Imaging: -Source: The Hindu
About Crete Island
Context: During excavations for an airport on Greece’s largest island of Crete, a large circular monument dating back 4000 years was unearthed. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Crete Island: -Source: The Hindu
Overview of Atomic Clocks
Context: Researchers have built a portable optical atomic clock that can be used onboard ships. Relevance: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Overview of Atomic Clocks: Mechanism of Atomic Clocks: Types of Atomic Clocks: -Source: The Hindu
Global Economic Prospects Report
Context; According to the recently released Global Economic Prospects Report by the World Bank, India is predicted to remain the fastest-growing major economy globally, with a projected GDP growth rate of 6.6% for FY25. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Global Findings: South Asian Region (SAR) Findings: India-Specific Findings: Risks to the Global Economy Identified in […]
Growth in Coal-Fired Thermal Capacity and Alleged Misrepresentation of Coal Quality
Context: According to the data on NITI Aayog’s energy dashboard, India’s coal-fired thermal capacity grew to 218 GW in FY24 from 205 GW in FY20, marking a 6% growth. Additionally, a recent report alleges that in 2014, a company misrepresented low-grade Indonesian coal as high-quality and sold it to a public power generation company in […]
Representation of Women in the New Indian Cabinet
Context: Of the 30 Union ministers in the newly formed Indian cabinet, only two are women. Overall, the number of ministers in the central council has reduced from 10 in the previous government to seven. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About the Report: Findings: -Source: Down To Earth
About Nagarahole Tiger Reserve
Context: An elephant that was part of the historic Mysuru Dasara celebrations died of electrocution near Karnataka’s Nagarahole Tiger Reserve recently. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology About Nagarahole Tiger Reserve: -Source: Indian Express
About Kala Azar
Context: In the wake of the rising public health threat caused by the parasitic infection visceral leishmaniasis (VL),(kala-azar), the WHO launched a new framework to guide health authorities, policymakers and other stakeholders to eradicate the disease in eastern Africa. Relevance: GS III- Health, Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Kala Azar There are three types of […]
New Non-Permanent Members of UNSC
Context: Recently, Pakistan, Somalia, Denmark, Greece, and Panama have been chosen as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC), serving a 2-year term from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2026. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: How are new members elected to the UNSC? United Nations Security Council Membership Functions […]
Rising Nitrous Oxide Emissions
Context: According to a new study by the Global Carbon Project (GCP) titled “Global Nitrous Oxide Budget (1980-2020),” nitrous oxide emissions have been rising continuously between 1980 and 2020. The study found that in 2021 and 2022, nitrous oxide was released into the air faster than ever before, despite the need to cut greenhouse gases […]