About Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS)
Context: A new study released June 11, 2024, has reported the first significant decrease in atmospheric concentrations of potent ozone-depleting substances (ODS) known as hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology About Ozone-depleting substances (ODS): The Montreal Protocol: Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol: -Source: The Hindu
Jyotirmath and Pargana Shri Kainchi Dham
Context: Recently, the Uttarakhand government has renamed Joshimath tehsil as Jyotirmath and Kosiyakutoli tehsil as Pargana Shri Kainchi Dham. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Joshimath: Kosiyakutoli: Badrinath Dham: -Source: Indian Express
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 […]