OTT services regulated under Telecommunication Act
23 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A conflict has emerged between telecom service providers and OTT platform companies over the interpretation of what constitutes a...
GS-3
Economy
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Alien Species and Antarctica’s Ecosystem
23 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers have warned that objects drifting ashore in Antarctica could bring non-native plant and animal species. If these species...
Economy
India’s Mass Unemployment
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The 2024 Budget announced five major employment schemes under the Employment Linked Initiative scheme, with a ₹2 lakh crore...
Science and Technology
Blood-based tests for Cancer Screening
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A multi-cancer early detection test can identify circulating tumour DNA or circulating tumour cells at an early stage, which...
Economy
Remittances
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: According to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), outward foreign exchange remittances by resident Indians dropped by...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Deforestation Intensifies Climate Impact
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent study has revealed the severe consequences of deforestation on Africa’s tropical montane forests, showing that tree loss...
Science and Technology
Breakthrough in Quantum Microprocessor Chips
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have created the world’s first quantum microprocessor chip designed for simulating large...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
The Arctic’s ‘Giant Mercury Bomb’: A Looming Threat to the Food Chain
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Scientists have discovered that the melting Arctic permafrost releases harmful mercury into the water, which could impact the food...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Elections and Climate Change
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Climate activists have praised Kamala Harris’s decision to select Tim Walz as her running mate because of his strong...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Baya Weavers
21 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: During the monsoon season, Baya weaver birds flock to suburban wetlands in Mirertek, Sinduria, and Gerua. These birds are...
Science and Technology
Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana
21 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY), a flagship health initiative by Coal India Limited (CIL), has reached a significant...
Economy
RISE Accelerator
21 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Atal Innovation Mission, in collaboration with Australia’s CSIRO, is now accepting applications from start-ups and MSMEs in India...
Economy
Anti-Dumping Duty
21 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has launched an anti-dumping probe into the import of hot rolled flat...
Science and Technology
AR, MR, VR
21 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Augmented reality (AR) has evolved from a futuristic concept to a widespread technology, thanks to advancements in microdisplay technologies,...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Banni Grasslands
21 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: In a recent study, researchers evaluated the suitability of various regions within Banni for sustainable grassland restoration, prioritising ecological...
