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Lignin-Based CdS Dots

In News Recently, a research team from the DBT-CIAB (Centre of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing), Mohali, has developed an antimicrobial coating from agricultural waste called L@CdS QDs (quantum dots).  About L@CdS QDs Lignin is is a complex, woody biopolymer that gives mechanical support to plants and helps transport water and nutrients. Post-harvest, lignin is left […]

Light-mantled Albatross

In News Recently, a rare flight of Antarctica’s Light-mantled Albatross to Tamil Nadu coast has intrigued the researchers. About  This record from the Palk Bay side of Rameswaram island is significant. The location where the Albatross was spotted is part of the Palk Bay and near the Gulf of Mannar, an ‘Important Bird Area’ on […]

Human-Animal Conflict

In News Recently, the Minister of State for Forest, Environment and Climate Change has tabled data on human-animal conflict in Lok Sabha. Key Findings Different modes of killing amongst Elephants (Between 2018-19 and 2020-21) 222 elephants were killed by electrocution across the country 45 by trains: Odisha (12 out of 45) also had the highest […]

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO)

In News Recently, Scientists from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) released the first pieces of the multispectral maps made by the Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars (CRISM).  About NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) Launch: It was launched in 2005 and reached Mars in 2006. NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has been mapping minerals […]

India adds five more Ramsar sites

In Context Recently, India has designated five new wetlands of international importance, taking the total number of Ramsar sites in the country to 54. More about the news The new sites are: Karikili Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu,  Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest in Tamil Nadu, Pichavaram Mangrove Forest in Tamil Nadu,  Pala wetland in Mizoram,   […]

Model Tenancy Act

In Context Recently, the government cleared the Model Tenancy Act (MTA) to regulate the rental market.  In the news Only four States have revised their tenancy laws to be in line with the Model Tenancy Act (MTA). As per information available with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), the States of Andhra Pradesh, […]

Suspension of Members of Parliament (MPs)

In News Recently, nineteen Members of Parliament (MPs) were suspended from Rajya Sabha for a week. The MPs were suspended for “unruly behaviour”. Rules under which the Presiding Officer acts Rule 373: The Speaker, if he is of the opinion that the conduct of any Member is grossly disorderly, may direct such Member to withdraw […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 President  Droupadi Murmu (Polity and Governance)   Know about the President of India and Powers and responsibilities of the President.   GS 3 1   Govt data: FEMA, PMLA cases triple in first 3 yrs of NDA-II versus NDA-I (Economy) Know […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Droupadi Murmu is President of India (Polity and Governance)   Know about the President of India and Powers and responsibilities of the President.   GS 3  5 Punjab, Delhi plan sops for farmers to stop stubble burning   (Environment) What is […]

Crisis in India’s criminal justice system

In News  Recently ,a division bench of the Supreme Court of India in Satender Kumar Antil vs CBI laid down fresh guidelines on arrests in order to have strict compliance with the provisions of Section 41 and 41A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.  These guidelines are in addition to the earlier ones which […]