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In News Recently, a study said that there is a need to save Chenkurinji from climate change. About Chenkurinji  Endemic Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary: The Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary derives its name from Gluta travancorica, a species endemic to the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve known as ‘Chenkurinji’. Aryankavu Pass: Belonging to the Anacardiaceae family, the tree was once […]

In News Recently, researchers at Bengaluru’s Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have discovered a new material called single-crystalline scandium nitride (ScN) that can convert infrared light into renewable energy. About Single-crystalline scandium nitride (ScN) Utility:  ScN can emit, detect, and modulate infrared light with high efficiency making it useful for solar and […]

In News Recently, the Finance ministry released the fourth instalment of revenue deficit grant of Rs 7,183 crore to 14 states for the current fiscal. Key points Total Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant: The Fifteenth Finance Commission has recommended a total Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs. 86,201 crore to 14 States for the […]

In News Direct-seeded rice method failed in Punjab as only 77,000 hectares (ha) was brought under direct-seeded rice (DSR), way below the 1.2 million ha (mha) target. What do you mean by Direct seeded rice? DSR refers to the process of establishing a rice crop from seeds sown in the field rather than by transplanting […]

In News Wolbachia bacteria will help to an end to dengue, chikungunya and zika  by blocking the proliferation of harmful viruses but doesn’t harm the mosquitoes themselves. Findings of Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC)  The scientists have been cross-breeding local Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which transmit dengue, chikungunya and zika virus, with mosquitoes that carry the […]

Context Verstehen is the procedure by which sociologists gain access to the meanings behind human actions. About Concept of Verstehen:  It translates to ‘understanding’ in German.  It became a critique of the positivist and naturalist approaches to sociology prevalent in the 19th century.  It argues that human actions cannot be analysed by merely adopting the […]

In News Government is likely to introduce a bill in the upcoming session of Parliament to facilitate the privatisation of banks. Why the government is focusing on privatisation? Minimising governance: Government wants to minimise its presence in different sectors where private industry is relatively more competent. This market-led approach is also reflected in the creation […]

In News Recently, the Union Cabinet gave the 13th extension to the Justice Rohini Commission, giving it time until January 31, 2023, to submit its report. About Justice Rohini Commission: The commission was set up on October 2, 2017, under Article 340 of the Constitution.  It was tasked with sub-categorisation of the Other Backward Classes […]

In News Recently, a series of recommendations were given by the Ramacharyulu committee that studied the working of the Rajya Sabha secretariat and other procedural issues.  This is the first-ever comprehensive study of the Rajya Sabha secretariat.  Key recommendations Parliamentary Standing Committees: A dedicated hour in Rajya Sabha: The panel suggested that there should be […]