The United States is open to studying the possibility of the effectiveness of Solar Radiation Management (SRM). Key Point SRM is one of the strategies that seek to control how much sunlight reaches the Earth. It is part of a controversial concept called ‘geoengineering’ that has caught the fancy of some sections as a potential …
The Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) has recently affected the cattle at Hadsar pasture near Tindi of Lahaul-Spiti of Himachal Pradesh. What is Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR)? Peste des Petits Ruminants is a highly contagious disease that mainly affects goats, camels, sheeps and small ruminants. It is caused by a virus of the family …
Researchers recently suggested the “brain fog” symptom associated with long Covid is equivalent to ageing 10 years. What is Brain Fog? Brain fog is a severe medical condition that can disrupt the proper functioning of our central nervous system. It can interrupt or cause disturbance to our cognitive abilities, which can result in mental fatigue …
Zombie fires have recently occurred in large parts of the U.S. and Canada triggered by climate change. What are Zombie Fires? A ‘zombie fire’ is a fire from a previous growing season that can smoulder under the ground which is made up of carbon-rich peat They burn underground and get their name because they continue to …
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to issue a standard operating procedure (SOP) for banks to issue proofs of inward remittances for exporters. Key Points The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to issue a standard operating procedure for banks to expeditiously issue FIRC (Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate) and Electronic bank realization certificates(e-BRCS). …
National Flag Adoption Day is celebrated in India on July What is National Flag Day celebrated in India on July 22 every year? The day celebrates the adoption of the Indian tricolour as the National Flag of India before independence. On this day the Tricolour was adopted in its present form during the meeting of …
Climate change is aiding the spread of the deadly Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus in Europe, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Key Points As Europe faces a severe heatwave and wildfires, the rising temperatures have also increased the risk of transmission of viruses that are usually confined to warmer regions. One of these …
Andhra Pradesh government has released approximately 10 million Gambusia fish into the state’s water bodies to combat mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue Key Points While this method has been implemented with good intentions. concerns have been raised regarding its potential impact on native species and the overall ecosystem. The fish is used as a …
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has replaced the Standing Committee on Economic Statistics (SCES) with a Standing Committee on Statistics (SCos). Key Points It will now be called the Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS) and its renewed objective is to review the existing data framework and address issues related to all surveys. …
The Ghaggar River and its tributaries caused havoc after reclaiming their floodplains in Haryana. Ghaggar River Ghaggar River is an intermittent river that flows in India and Pakistan. The river flows only during the monsoon season. The river is known as Ghaggar before the Ottu barrage and as Hakra downstream of the barrage in the …
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