Methane Emissions from Livestock
21 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: New Zealand‘s centre-right government announced the cancellation of the ‘burp tax,’ which aimed to levy taxes on greenhouse gas...
GS-3
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Science and Technology
Neglected Tropical Diseases
21 June 2024 | The Study IASNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of conditions caused by a variety of pathogens (including viruses, bacteria, parasites,...
Economy
India’s Seafood Exports
21 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: India’s seafood exports touched an all-time high in volume during the financial year 2023-24 despite various challenges in significant...
Economy
National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP)
21 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The National Monetisation Pipeline successfully monetised assets worth Rs 3.85 lakh crore over a span of three years. ...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
E-flow Monitoring System
20 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Union Jal Shakti Minister recently reviewed the progress of Namami Gange Mission projects in New Delhi. This crucial...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Crocodiles
20 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: on June 17th, India celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Crocodile Conservation Project, coinciding with World Crocodile Day. ...
Science and Technology
Bioluminescence: An Overview
20 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: From glowing corals to vomiting shrimp, animals have employed bioluminescence as a means of communication for millions of years,...
Science and Technology
Meaty rice
20 June 2024 | The Study IASContext : Researchers from Yonsei University in South Korea have developed a groundbreaking new food product, a “non-vegetarian rice” that...
Science and Technology
5G Intelligent Village and Quantum Encryption Algorithm
20 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) announces two significant calls for proposals aimed at catalysing innovation and technological advancement in...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Kenya’s Eco Levy: A Controversial Environmental Initiative
20 June 2024 | The Study IASContext : Recently, Kenya’s proposed Eco Levy in the Finance Bill 2024 aims to enhance environmental stewardship by taxing plastics...
Economy
Revitalising India’s Skilling Ecosystem through DGT Initiatives
20 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The recent focus on the Directorate General of Training (DGT) operations under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship...
Economy
Rail Safety in India
20 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recently a collision between the Kanchanjunga Express and a container freight train near New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal, resulted...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Urban Heat Island Effect
20 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: In a recent study published in the journal One Earth, researchers sought to answer a longstanding question, what is...
Science and Technology
Mifepristone Drug: Medical Abortion Medication
19 June 2024 | The Study IASMifepristone also known by the brand name RU-486 is a medication used to terminate pregnancy in combination with misoprostol. It...
