The Arctic’s ‘Giant Mercury Bomb’: A Looming Threat to the Food Chain
22 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Scientists have discovered that the melting Arctic permafrost releases harmful mercury into the water, which could impact the food...
GS-3
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Elections and Climate Change
22 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: Scientists at the University of Vienna have identified potentially regenerative stem cells in the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis. ...