Species in News- Markhor
15 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The United Nations has designated 24th May as the International Day of the Markhor to raise awareness about this...
GS-3
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Science and Technology
Xylitol
15 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: According to a recent study artificial sweeteners in chewing gum and even toothpaste can give you blood clots, heart...
Economy
Prelims Pointer: Hawkish Economic Policy
15 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: As the US prepares for the presidential election in November, the Federal Reserve has indicated that it is unwilling...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Aluminium Oxide: A Growing Threat to the Ozone Layer
15 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: A study published in Geophysical Research Letters reveals an 8-fold increase in aluminium oxides between 2016 and 2022 expected...
Science and Technology
New Portable Atomic Clock
15 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, is actively engaged in the development of a strontium optical...
Science and Technology
Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space (PAROS)
15 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: BRICS ministers, during their meeting in Russia, reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability of outer space activities...
International Relations
Schengen Visa
14 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The cost of a short-stay Schengen visa has increased internationally by 12%, according to the European Commission. More...
Science and Technology
Alzheimer’s Disease
14 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: Donanemab, a new therapy for Alzheimer’s disease developed by drug maker Eli Lilly, has received unanimous support from independent...
Science and Technology
Avian Influenza H9N2
14 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a case of human infection with bird flu caused by the H9N2...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary
14 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Madhya Pradesh (MP) government finalised arrangements for establishment of a second cheetah habitat. More on news: MP...
Science and Technology
Fatty Liver Disease
14 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: 13th June is celebrated as Global Fatty Liver Day. A day to raise awareness of fatty liver disease which...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Human-caused Nitrous Oxide Emissions
14 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent study by the Global Carbon Project reveals a significant increase in human-caused nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions, which...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Air Pollution PM2.5
13 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: Study links fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) led to a staggering 135 million premature deaths worldwide between 1980 and...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Heavy Metal Contaminants in Groundwater
13 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers at the Centre for Sustainable Technologies (CST), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a novel remediation process...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Snow Leopard
13 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The research conducted by a team from Japan’s Kyoto University sheds light on the dietary habits of snow leopards,...
