Opinion Paper Raises Concerns about IFFCO’s Nano Liquid Urea’s Scientific Validity
Context: A recent opinion paper in “Plant and Soil” questions the scientific validity of IFFCO’s Nano Liquid Urea. It raises doubts about the product’s efficacy and benefits, emphasizing the necessity for rigorous scientific evaluation before introducing nano fertilizers to the market. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Liquid Nano Urea: Innovative Plant Nutrient […]
Current Affairs 28 August 2023
CONTENTS Opinion Paper Raises Concerns about IFFCO’s Nano Liquid Urea’s Scientific Validity Context: A recent opinion paper in “Plant and Soil” questions the scientific validity of IFFCO’s Nano Liquid Urea. It raises doubts about the product’s efficacy and benefits, emphasizing the necessity for rigorous scientific evaluation before introducing nano fertilizers to the market. Relevance: GS […]
Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) Transportation
Context: The Ministry of Coal is promoting the Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) transportation strategy, aimed at streamlining the movement of domestic coal. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) Transportation: Innovative Multimodal Strategy Enhanced Efficiency and Reduced Costs Addressing Coal Movement Challenges Leveraging Coastal Shipping Cost Efficiency and Competitiveness Reducing Congestion and Logistics Enhancement […]
About The National Judicial Data Grid
Context: Recently, the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) has gained significant attention for its role in revolutionizing the way judicial proceedings are managed in India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) Online Database for Judicial Proceedings Features for Access and Evaluation Role in Judicial Management Linkage […]
PIB Summaries 28 August 2023
CONTENTS Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) Transportation Context: The Ministry of Coal is promoting the Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) transportation strategy, aimed at streamlining the movement of domestic coal. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) Transportation: Innovative Multimodal Strategy Enhanced Efficiency and Reduced Costs Addressing Coal Movement Challenges Leveraging Coastal Shipping Cost Efficiency and Competitiveness Reducing Congestion and […]
Static Quiz 28 August 2023 (Environment)
About A Zika Virus Disease
Context: Mumbai has recently reported the first case of Zika Virus, confirmed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Relevance: GS II- Health About Zika Virus Disease: -Source: The Hindu
About The Project AMBER
Context: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with Generation India Foundation (GIF) and Amazon Web Services India Private Limited (AWS India), is providing ‘cloud’ skills training to 1,500 under project AMBER. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Project AMBER Key Features of the Project Significance and […]
Lion-Tailed Macaque
Context: Recently, Lion-tailed macaque has been sporadically spotted by conservationists in the forests of Nadugani, shared by the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu and Nilambur in Kerala. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Lion-tailed Macaque: Appearance Habitat Threats Conservation Status -Source: The Hindu
Key Highlights of the 15th BRICS Summit
Context: The 15th BRICS summit hosted by South Africa in Johannesburg, holds significant importance against the backdrop of geopolitical changes and global economic dynamics. The theme for the 15th BRICS Summit is “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism”. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights […]