EU Considers Wood-Burning as Renewable Energy
Context The EU is debating firewood as a renewable energy source. Relevance GS Paper-3: Economic Development, Biodiversity and Environment Mains Question The EU’s renewable energy mix includes a sizable amount of biomass, including firewood. Discuss the environmental effects of wood burning as well as the sustainability requirements for obtaining and using biomass as energy. (250 words). […]
50 Years of Project Tiger: India May Send Some Big Cats to Cambodia
Context Because the Center is thinking about moving a few big cats to Cambodia, where the species has gone extinct in the last ten years, in the 50th year of “Project Tiger” in India. Relevance GS Paper-3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution, and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment Mains Question Describe the steps the Indian government has taken to […]
About Sea Slugs
Context: Recently, scientists documented a unique species of sea slugs from the Visakhapatnam coast. Relevance: GS III: Species in News About Sea Slugs: -Source: The Hindu
DNA Profiling of Elephants
Context: Announcing the 30-year celebration of ‘Project Elephant’ recently officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said that the DNA profiling of 270 of the 2,675 captive elephants in the country has been completed. Relevance: GS II- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About DNA Profiling of Elephants: What is Project […]
Western Disturbances
Context: According to recent studies, the changing character of Western Disturbances might be the primary cause of the abnormal winter seasons in India. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Western Disturbances Importance and Issues related to Western Disturbances for India: Significance: Issues: Impact of Western Disturbances on Winter in India Decrease in rainfall: […]
About The Marburg Virus Disease
Context Recently, Five people have died and three others are infected with the Marburg virus – a highly infectious, Ebola-like disease – in Tanzania’s north-west Kagera region. Relevance GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Marburg virus disease: History Marburg virus and the disease Symptoms of Marburg virus disease What are the hosts for the Marburg virus? […]
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products Scheme
Context: Recently, the central government has extended export benefits under the RoDTEP scheme to 18 items related to the textiles sector, including saari and lungi, intending to boost shipments of these goods. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Taxation) Dimensions of the Article: Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 March 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 March 2023 Contents 50 years of Project Tiger: India may send some big cats to Cambodia Context Because the Center is thinking about moving a few big cats to Cambodia, where the species has gone extinct in the last ten years, in the 50th year of “Project Tiger” in India. […]
Launch Vehicle Mark- 3 (LVM-3)
Context: Recently, Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) LVM3 or GSLV-Mk3 successfully put into space 36 satellites of Bharti-backed OneWeb. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Launch Vehicle Mark- 3(LVM-3): What are the launch vehicles used by ISRO? Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV): Since its initial launch in 1994, PSLV has […]
Current Affairs Quiz 28 March 2023
