News: A recent study has found that the use of geotube technology in the offshore breakwater system along the Poonthura coastal stretch has led to significant improvements in the coastal landscape behind the structure. Geotube (Geobag) Technology About Geotube (Geobag) Technology Geotubes, also referred to as geobags, are large permeable containers used extensively for sludge… Continue reading Geotube (Geobag) Technology
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Yak Genomics
News: Scientists from four ICAR institutions have successfully assembled the first chromosome-level genome of the Indian yak (Bos grunniens). Yak Genomics About Yak Genomics Yak Genomics involves sequencing and analyzing the genome of the domestic yak (Bos grunniens) to gain insights into its high-altitude adaptations and to enhance its productivity and overall health. Technology Used:… Continue reading Yak Genomics
India develops climate-resilient genome-edited rice varieties
Source: The post India develops climate-resilient genome-edited rice varieties has been created, based on the article “How did India develop genome edited rice?” published in “The Hindu” on 15 May 2025. India develops climate-resilient genome-edited rice varieties UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-bio-technology Context:India has become the first country to develop rice varieties using genome editing.… Continue reading India develops climate-resilient genome-edited rice varieties
India needs urgent road safety reforms amid rising urbanisation
Source: The post India needs urgent road safety reforms amid rising urbanisation has been created, based on the article “The road to safety” published in “The Hindu” on 15 May 2025. India needs urgent road safety reforms amid rising urbanisation. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Infrastructures Context: India faces a severe road safety crisis… Continue reading India needs urgent road safety reforms amid rising urbanisation
Procedural law ensures fair and principled criminal justice
Source: The post Procedural law ensures fair and principled criminal justice has been created, based on the article “Principled criminalisation and the police as pivot” published in “The Hindu” on 15 May 2025. Procedural law ensures fair and principled criminal justice. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Governance – Justice Context: A recent Supreme Court judgment… Continue reading Procedural law ensures fair and principled criminal justice
India’s Repairability Index aims to make electronic items more durable
Source: The post India’s Repairability Index aims to make electronic items more durable has been created, based on the article “The right to repair movement in India” published in “The Hindu” on 14 May 2025. India’s Repairability Index aims to make electronic items more durable. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Government policies and interventions… Continue reading India’s Repairability Index aims to make electronic items more durable
Ecology is the permanent economy guiding true sustainable development
Source: The post Ecology is the permanent economy guiding true sustainable development has been created, based on the article “Ecology is the world’s permanent economy” published in “The Hindu” on 14 May 2025. Ecology is the permanent economy guiding true sustainable development. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Ecology and Environment Context: Sunderlal Bahuguna’s phrase “Ecology… Continue reading Ecology is the permanent economy guiding true sustainable development
Germanium (Ge)
News: India has formally raised concerns with China regarding export restrictions on germanium, a critical mineral essential for manufacturing semiconductors, fiber optic cables, and solar panels. Germanium (Ge) About Germanium (Ge) Germanium (Ge) is a chemical element classified as a metalloid and appears as a silvery-grey, brittle solid. This element lies between silicon and tin… Continue reading Germanium (Ge)
Global shipping agrees on hybrid emissions levy model
Source: The post Global shipping agrees on hybrid emissions levy model has been created, based on the article “How is shipping industry tackling emissions?” published in “The Hindu” on 13 May 2025. Global shipping agrees on hybrid emissions levy model UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment Context: The International Maritime Organization (IMO), through its Marine… Continue reading Global shipping agrees on hybrid emissions levy model
India must manage rising e-waste with urgency
Source: The post India must manage rising e-waste with urgency has been created, based on the article “India’s rising e-waste, the need to recast its management” published in “The Hindu” on 13 May 2025. India must manage rising e-waste with urgency. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation Context: India’s push toward becoming… Continue reading India must manage rising e-waste with urgency
