About Infrasound
Context: The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) is holding a workshop for scientists on using ‘infrasound’ in the coming months. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Infrasound Applications of Infrasound -Source: Indian Express
Asia Power Index
Context: India ranked third in the annual Asia Power Index, released by an Australian think tank. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Asia Power Index: Structure of the Index: The index is divided into two key determinants: Resource-Based Determinants: Influence-Based Determinants: Power Scoring: -Source: Times of India
Exostoma sentiyonoae Overview
Context: Recently, A new species of glyptosternine catfish- Exostoma sentiyonoae, has been discovered in the Dzuleke River, a tributary of the Barak River in Nagaland. Relevance: Species in News Exostoma sentiyonoae Overview: Barak River System: -Source: The Hindu
Overview of Mankidia Tribe
Context: Recently, the Mankidia community became the 6th particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) PVTG to get habitat rights over forests in Odisha. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Overview of Mankidia Tribe Livelihood and Occupation Language and Spiritual Beliefs Geographical Distribution -Source: Indian Express
About the Greater One-Horned Rhino
Context: Kaziranga and other protected habitats of the one-horned rhinoceros in Assam recorded an 86% drop in poaching of the herbivore since 2016, Chief Minister said recently. Relevance: GS III: Species in News About the Greater One-Horned Rhino: Distribution: Habitat: Physical Features: Conservation Status: -Source: The Hindu
About Project 200
Context: Bengaluru-based space startup Bellatrix Aerospace recently unveiled Project 200 on the inaugural day of the Bengaluru Space Expo 2024. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Project 200: -Source: The Hindu
Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology
Context: Recently, the union Minister for the Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) inaugurated the Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE) setup at Leh through virtual mode. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE) Pashmina Wool
About The Assam Cascade Frog
Context: Scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India studied the Amolops formosus in two Himalayan streams of the Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary to gain insights into how water flow impacts the presence and abundance of the species in Western Himalayan streams. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Assam Cascade Frog: Distribution Ecological Significance Biological Characteristics Names and Identification […]
Exploring Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
Context: AI-powered Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms are changing industries by improving efficiency and driving innovation. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Exploring Software-as-a-Service (SaaS): -Source: Times of India
Overview of Tardigrades
Context: Detailed 3D images of the first tardigrade fossils ever discovered help scientists predict when tardigrades evolved their near-indestructibility, which helps them survive in extreme environments. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Overview of Tardigrades Tardigrades, commonly known as water bears or moss piglets, are minuscule, eight-legged creatures that belong to the Tardigrada phylum. Globally, there are […]