CONTENTS
- Chilika Lake
- The functioning of the ISS after sanctions
- GenoMICC research project
- Most favoured nation
- Vibrant Village Programme
Chilika Lake
Context:
The Odisha government has proposed to ban movement of mechanised fishing boats in the Mangalajodi area of the Chilika lake, an important haunt of migratory birds, to provide the winged guests an undisturbed ecosystem for six months every year.
Relevance:
Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Species in news, Conservation of Ecology and Environment, Protected Areas in News)
Dimensions of the Article:
- About Chilika Lake
- Threats to Chilika Lake ecosystem
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The Functioning of the ISS After Sanctions
Context:
Even though the U.S. imposed sanctions on Russia including a ban on transfer of technology, the scheduled missions for a transfer of crew on the ISS between the two countries seem to be unaffected.
Relevance:
GS-III Science and Technology: (Space Technology, Developments in Space technology)
Dimension of the Article:
- What is a Space Station?
- International Space Station (ISS)
- What is Russia’s role in maintaining the ISS?
- Why does the orbit of the ISS need to be corrected?
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GenoMICC Research Project
Context:
Scientists in the United Kingdom as part of a research project, GenOMICC (Genetics of Mortality in Critical Care), have identified 16 new genetic variants that make a person more susceptible to a severe COVID-19 infection.
Relevance:
GS III- Science and Technology
Dimensions of the Article:
- What is the GenOMICC study?
- How was the GenOMICC study for COVID-19 done?
- What are the key findings?
- How useful are these findings?
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Most Favoured Nation
Context:
The United States, the European Union, Britain, Canada and Japan were due to move jointly to revoke Russia’s “most favoured nation” (MFN) status over its invasion of Ukraine.
Relevance:
GS III- Indian Economy
Dimensions of the Article:
- What is ‘most favoured nation’ status?
- What does losing MFN status mean?
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Vibrant Village Programme
Context:
The Union government plans to open the villages along the Chinese border for tourists under the Vibrant Village programme announced in the Union Budget 2022-23.
Relevance:
GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure)
Dimensions of the Article:
- About Vibrant Village Programme
- Need of such scheme
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