Species in News: Neelakurinji
14 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Neelakurinji is the iconic purplish-blue flowering shrub known for its rare blooming cycle, and has officially been classified...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Current Affairs
Integrating Radiocarbon Data into Climate Models
13 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A study published in Science magazine using radiocarbon from Cold War nuclear tests reveals that plants absorb more CO2...
Current Affairs
Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana
12 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: To stay ahead in the biofuels sector and attract more investment, the Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the...
Current Affairs
World Lion Day
12 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Despite the South African government’s decision to phase out and eventually close the lion farming industry, a new study...
Current Affairs
World Biofuel Day
12 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Biofuels have gained attention in recent years due to a number of factors, such as rising concerns about climate...
Current Affairs
PM-PRANAM
10 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: PM-PRANAM aims to complement efforts initiated by States/UTs to save the health of Mother Earth by promoting sustainable and...
Current Affairs
Antarctica’s Deep-Winter Heatwave
10 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: For the second consecutive year, Antarctica is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave during its winter season, with average ground temperatures...
Current Affairs
Nalganga-Wainganga Rivers Linking Project
10 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Maharashtra cabinet recently cleared the Nalganga-Wainganga river linking project, dubbed among the biggest in the country. ...
Current Affairs
Places in News: Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve
10 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Chhattisgarh government has announced the creation of a new tiger reserve encompassing parts of Guru Ghasidas National Park...
Current Affairs
The Hidden Risks of Gene-Editing Pesticides
09 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A recent study raises significant concerns about genetic pesticide safety, particularly regarding their potential impact on non-target organisms (NTOs)...