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...
GS-3
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
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...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Hybrid Animal in Maharashtra: A Threat to Wolves
21 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: In a recent discovery in Saswad, Pune, Maharashtra, researchers have identified a hybrid animal resulting from the mating of...
Science and Technology
Discovery of Potentially Regenerative Stem Cells in Sea Anemones
21 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Scientists at the University of Vienna have identified potentially regenerative stem cells in the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis. ...
Science and Technology
A Cosmic Connection: The Two-Way Highway Between Earth and Sun
20 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: On April 24, 2023, a rare cosmic event unfolded, creating an extraordinary “two-way highway” between Earth and the Sun. ...
Science and Technology
James Webb Space Telescope Challenges Cosmic Understanding
20 August 2024 | The Study IASJames Webb Space Telescope. JWST has captured images of fully developed, adult-sized galaxies from the early Universe, contrary to expectations...
Economy
Urban Unemployment in India
20 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The unemployment rate in urban areas fell to 6.6% in Q1 (April-June) from 6.7% in the previous quarter, driven...
Economy
Civil Enclaves Projects
20 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the development of new civil enclaves at Bagdogra and Bihta...
Economy
Central Government Assistance to State for Land Reform
20 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Centre will allocate Rs 10,000 crore to states for land-related reforms in rural and urban areas and Rs...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Toxic Mercury Release from Arctic Permafrost
20 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recent research has revealed that the Arctic’s permafrost is melting due to climate change, leading to the release of...
Economy
The US Biosecure Act: An Impetus to Strengthen India’s Pharma Sector
20 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The United States is poised to pass the Biosecure Act, which will significantly impact the global biotechnology and pharmaceutical...
