Juanga Tribe

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

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

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

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

Biodiversity Leak

News: The issue of biodiversity leakage has gained attention. About Biodiversity Leak Biodiversity leakage is a phenomenon where nature-damaging human activities are displaced due to the protection or restoration of land areas. Biodiversity leakage occurs when conservation efforts in one area lead to environmental harm elsewhere. This happens due to the displacement of activities like… Continue reading Biodiversity Leak

Euclid Space Telescope

News: The Euclid Space Telescope has discovered a new Einstein ring, named Altieri’s ring, in the nearby galaxy NGC 6505. About Euclid Space Telescope The Euclid Space Telescope is a space observatory launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) on July 1, 2023, with the mission to explore the dark universe including dark matter and… Continue reading Euclid Space Telescope

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