Hindu Kush-Himalaya: Diminished Snow Persistence
18 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: According to a new report released by ICIMOD, snowfall reduction over the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra basins is expected...
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Science and Technology
Understanding Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Exploring Blockchain Privacy in Depth
17 June 2024 | The Study UPSCWhat is a Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP)? A cryptographic method enabling one party (the prover) to convince another party (the verifier)...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Pantanal wetland
17 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Brazil’s Pantanal wetland is experiencing unprecedented fires in June, setting a new record for this month. More on...
Science and Technology
New Carbon Nitride Membrane
17 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Researchers at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed...
Economy
APEDA Facilitates Export of MD 2 Pineapples
15 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated first consignment of MD 2 pineapples to United Arab...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Four Horned Antelope
15 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A rare four-horned antelope has been sighted for the first time in Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve (Sagar district). Four-horned...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News- Markhor
15 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The United Nations has designated 24th May as the International Day of the Markhor to raise awareness about this...
Science and Technology
Xylitol
15 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: A study published in Geophysical Research Letters reveals an 8-fold increase in aluminium oxides between 2016 and 2022 expected...