Places in News: Hungary
15 June 2024 | blogwebContext: The European Court of Justice ordered Hungary to pay a fine of 200 million euros and a further 1...
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Geography
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Four Horned Antelope
15 June 2024 | blogwebContext: A rare four-horned antelope has been sighted for the first time in Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve (Sagar district). Four-horned...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News- Markhor
15 June 2024 | blogwebContext: The United Nations has designated 24th May as the International Day of the Markhor to raise awareness about this...
Science and Technology
Xylitol
15 June 2024 | blogwebContext: According to a recent study artificial sweeteners in chewing gum and even toothpaste can give you blood clots, heart...
Economy
Prelims Pointer: Hawkish Economic Policy
15 June 2024 | blogwebContext: As the US prepares for the presidential election in November, the Federal Reserve has indicated that it is unwilling...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Aluminium Oxide: A Growing Threat to the Ozone Layer
15 June 2024 | blogwebContext: A study published in Geophysical Research Letters reveals an 8-fold increase in aluminium oxides between 2016 and 2022 expected...
Science and Technology
New Portable Atomic Clock
15 June 2024 | blogwebContext: The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, is actively engaged in the development of a strontium optical...
Uncategorized
First All India Survey on AYUSH
15 June 2024 | blogwebContext: National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) conducted the first all-India ‘Ayush’ survey. More on News: The survey was conducted...
Science and Technology
Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space (PAROS)
15 June 2024 | blogwebContext: BRICS ministers, during their meeting in Russia, reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability of outer space activities...
International Relations
Schengen Visa
14 June 2024 | blogwebContext: The cost of a short-stay Schengen visa has increased internationally by 12%, according to the European Commission. More...
Science and Technology
Alzheimer’s Disease
14 June 2024 | blogwebContext: Donanemab, a new therapy for Alzheimer’s disease developed by drug maker Eli Lilly, has received unanimous support from independent...
Science and Technology
Avian Influenza H9N2
14 June 2024 | blogwebContext: The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a case of human infection with bird flu caused by the H9N2...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary
14 June 2024 | blogwebContext: The Madhya Pradesh (MP) government finalised arrangements for establishment of a second cheetah habitat. More on news: MP...
Geography
Rotation of Earth’s Inner Core Has Slowed
14 June 2024 | blogwebContext: Research published in Nature from the University of Southern California reveals that Earth’s inner core is backtracking. More...
Uncategorized
Global Gender Gap Report 2024
14 June 2024 | blogwebContext: India’s poor ranking in the Global Gender Gap Report 2024 reveals that gender disparities persist despite efforts for equality....
Science and Technology
Fatty Liver Disease
14 June 2024 | blogwebContext: 13th June is celebrated as Global Fatty Liver Day. A day to raise awareness of fatty liver disease which...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
National Litigation Policy
14 June 2024 | blogwebContext: To reduce the burden of pending court cases in which the government is a party, the law ministry clears...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Human-caused Nitrous Oxide Emissions
14 June 2024 | blogwebContext: A recent study by the Global Carbon Project reveals a significant increase in human-caused nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions, which...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
European Parliament
14 June 2024 | blogwebContext: The June 6-9 European Parliament elections, which involved 51% of 27 EU countries’ electors, saw rightwing and far-right parties...
Uncategorized
Satnami Community
14 June 2024 | blogwebContext: ‘Desecration’ of Religious Symbol Sparks Outrage in Satnami Community, in Chhattisgarh. More on News: Their agitation stemmed from...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Air Pollution PM2.5
13 June 2024 | blogwebContext: Study links fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) led to a staggering 135 million premature deaths worldwide between 1980 and...
