Heat-tolerant Corals Discovered
05 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Recent research has revealed surprising evidence of variable heat tolerance in corals, a critical finding as the Great Barrier...
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Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
India’s Black Carbon Emissions from Kerosene Lamps
05 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: India’s use of kerosene lamps as a secondary lighting source releases 12.5 gigagrammes of black carbon annually, contributing to...
Economy
India’s Export Dynamics: Shift from Goods to Services
05 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: In July and August 2024, India’s goods exports declined compared to the previous year, with only a marginal growth...
Science and Technology
The Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease
05 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: In rural Maharashtra, a committed team of healthcare professionals is tirelessly fighting against sickle cell disease (SCD), a genetic...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Fruit Fly Brain
05 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A team of scientists published a study in Nature, revealing a complete wiring diagram of the fly species Drosophila...
Science and Technology
India’s Critical Role in Ending AIDS by 2030
05 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The UNAIDS director for the Asia Pacific and other regions emphasised that achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of ending...
Science and Technology
Stem Cell Therapy: A New Hope for Type 1 Diabetes in India
05 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Stem cell therapy represents a cutting-edge advancement in regenerative medicine, offering the possibility of a functional cure for Type...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Concerns Over Biodiversity Offsets and Credits
05 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A coalition of over 270 civil society organisations and academics raised concerns on October 2, 2024, about biodiversity offsets...
Agriculture
Merger of Agriculture Schemes & National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds
05 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Union Cabinet has merged all central schemes in the agriculture sector into two major schemes: Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya...