News: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has requested an action taken report from the district magistrate-cum-collector of Keonjhar regarding alleged human rights violations of the Juanga tribe, which is classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in the district. About Juanga Tribe The Juanga tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in… Continue reading Juanga Tribe
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Wallace Line
News: The Wallace Line is in news due to recent research shedding new light on the complex biogeographical patterns of Southeast Asia and Australia. About Wallace Line The Wallace Line is a faunal boundary line which seperates the ecozones of Asia and Australia. It was identified by British explorer Alfred Russel Wallace in 1863 during… Continue reading Wallace Line
Mission 300
News: India’s successful electrification journey, which saw the country achieve 100% electricity access by 2021, is now being analyzed as a model for accelerating energy access in Africa under Mission 300. About Mission 300 Mission 300 is a large-scale initiative led by the World Bank and the African Development Bank to provide electricity access to… Continue reading Mission 300
India’s Agriculture Exports
News: India’s agriculture trade surplus is shrinking due to rising imports of pulses and edible oils, despite steady growth in farm exports. While exports of basmati rice, spices, coffee, and tobacco are poised to reach new highs in 2024-25, imports of key agricultural commodities have surged. About India’s Agriculture Exports Agricultural exports grew by 6.5%,… Continue reading India’s Agriculture Exports
PUNCH Mission
News: NASA is set to launch its latest solar mission on March 6, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. About PUNCH Mission The Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) is a solar mission by NASA. Aim: The mission aims to study the Sun’s corona (the outermost layer of the Sun’s atmosphere) and its interaction… Continue reading PUNCH Mission
Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC)
News: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP that multiple electors have been assigned identical EPIC numbers, raising concerns about electoral integrity ahead of the state elections. About Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) An Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) is issued to all registered voters to prevent impersonation during elections. It serves as… Continue reading Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC)
White Island (Whakaari)
News: The owners of New Zealand’s Whakaari (White Island) volcano were cleared of legal responsibility for the 2019 eruption that killed 22 people. The High Court ruled they only owned the land and were not liable for tourist safety. About White Island (Whakaari) White Island is an active stratovolcano located in the Bay of Plenty, off… Continue reading White Island (Whakaari)
Neonatal sepsis
News: A recent study highlighted that more than one-third of newborns diagnosed with sepsis could die, emphasizing the urgent need for improved infection prevention and antibiotic management. About Neonatal sepsis Neonatal sepsis is a bloodstream infection that affects infants younger than 28 days. Neonatal sepsis is commonly caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli (E. coli),… Continue reading Neonatal sepsis
Kawal Tiger Reserve
News: Kawal Tiger Reserve in Telangana is leveraging technology to address water scarcity for wildlife, particularly during the harsh summer months. About Kawal Tiger Reserve Kawal Tiger Reserve is situated in Telangana along the Godavari River, forming part of the Deccan Peninsula-Central Highlands. It was declared Tiger Reserve in 2012. It is linked to Tadoba-Andhari Tiger… Continue reading Kawal Tiger Reserve
Bond Central
News: Recently, SEBI introduced ‘Bond Central’. About Bond Central ‘Bond Central’ is a centralized database portal for corporate bonds in India. Developed by: The Online Bond Platform Providers Association (OBPP Association), in partnership with stock exchanges and depositories (MIIs). Operated by: It will be operated by the OBPP Association, which is a not-for-profit entity with… Continue reading Bond Central
