Walking Leaves: Nature’s Leaf Impersonators
Context: An international research team recently described seven previously unknown species of leaf insects, also known as walking leaves. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Walking Leaves: Nature’s Leaf Impersonators Diverse Species : Diet and Habitat Distribution Distinctive Features Mimicking Leaf Motion Flight Capability Regenerative Limbs Reproductive Process
About A Tethered Drone
Context: The Indian Army recently signed contracts for the procurement of 130 tethered drones and 19 tank-driving simulators under Emergency Procurement (EP). Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: Tethered Drones: Bridging the Sky and Ground Power and Communication Operational Control Advantages of Tethered Drones -Source: The Hindu
About The ENTAZIA
Context: FMC India recently announced the launch of its latest product, ENTAZIA bio fungicide. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: ENTAZIA Environmental Sustainability Key Advantages Leaf Blight: Foliage-Affecting Plant Disease Causative Agents Host Range -Source: The Hindu
Red Sand Boad
Context: A report by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)-India has pointed out 172 incidents of seizures of red sand boa between the years 2016-2021. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Red Sand Boa Distribution and Behavior Physical Characteristics Ecological Role Conservation Status -Source: The Hindu
Super Blue Moon
Context: On August 30, 2023, the night sky was illuminated by a rare phenomenon: a super blue moon. However, despite its name, this full moon was neither blue in colour nor super in size. The last blue supermoon was in 2009, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the next is not […]
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for IT Hardware
Context: As part of its renewed PLI scheme for IT hardware, the Centre has received applications from 38 entities (Asus, Dell, HP, Foxconn, etc., excluding Apple), that want to manufacture laptops, personal computers and servers in India. The development comes weeks after the Centre imposed and then postponed a licensing requirement on the import of […]
Time to Build a More Inclusive Society for Women
Context: The opportunity presented by India’s presidency of the G20 in 2022 underscores the nation’s commitment to fostering a more inclusive society. This is evident in the chosen theme for India’s G-20 Presidency: ‘Inclusive, Ambitious, Decisive, and Action-Oriented.’ Relevance: GS1,GS2-Issues related to women, Government Policies and Intervention Mains Question: India’s G20 presidency presents an opportunity towards […]
About The Start Ups 2.0
Context Relevance: GS3- Indian economy Mains Question: Analyze the Indian startup landscape post covid19 pandemic. What can be done to strengthen the startup ecosystem in India? (15 marks, 250 words). Analyzing the Struggles of Indian Start-ups: Signs of Growth: Conclusion: The growing interest of FPIs in select start-ups suggests that companies demonstrating sound financial metrics […]
About The Rashtriya Poshan Maah
Context: The Ministry of Women and Child Development is celebrating the 5th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2023 from 1st to 30th September 2023. Relevance: Focus: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: National Nutrition Month (Rashtriya Poshan Maah) About Poshan Abhiyaan Implementation of POSHAN Abhiyaan is based on the four-point strategy/pillars of the mission: Issues of Poshan Abhiyaan Anganwadi Centres […]
Promoting Fungi Awareness: “Funga” for “Flora and Fauna
Context: Recently, United Nations Biodiversity advocates the use of the term “funga” instead of “flora and fauna” to emphasize the significance of fungi in ecosystems. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Recognizing Fungi: UN Biodiversity’s Call for “Funga” UN Biodiversity advocates for the inclusion of fungi in conservation frameworks, placing them […]