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In News A new study has found that noise generated by human activity makes it harder for dolphins to communicate and coordinate with each other. As the levels of underwater noise increase, these mammals have to “shout” to each other. About Dolphins They are a type of marine mammal that belongs to cetaceans. They are […]

In  News The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF) has listed Neelakurinji ( Strobilanthes kunthiana) under Schedule III of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, including it on the list of protected plants. Image Courtesy:TH About Neelakurinji Kurinji or Neelakurinji is a shrub that grows in the shola forests of the Western Ghats in […]

In News Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is yet to receive approval from the Indian government for the Venus mission and the mission could, as a result, be postponed to 2031. ISRO received an allocation of ?13,700 crores in the 2022-2023 budget, marginally higher than the year before. The bulk was diverted to the human […]

In News Recently, a Report stated that Microfinance Institutions (MFI) will play a leading role in the growth process of India. Key Points Support system:  MFIs have acted as a financial support system to low-income households by offering credit access to six crore borrowers in the last few years. Changes with time:  From February 2017 […]

In News Recently, a report by the American Cancer Society stated that Deaths due to cancer have declined by 33% in the United States since 1991. Key Points US: Declining number of deaths:  This has translated into 3.8 million fewer deaths. Reason of decline:  Early detection,  Lower rates of smoking, Improvements in cancer treatment. Types […]

In News Recently, concerns have been raised by academics and teachers about ethical dilemmas associated with the potential of ChatGPT. About As a language model, ChatGPT does not have the capacity for ethical reasoning or decision-making. Thus, It can be used for a variety of purposes, some of which may raise ethical concerns. OpenAI has […]

In Context Recently the Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has written to Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud to give suggestions on the appointment of judges. More about the news Government representative in Collegiums: According to Union Minister Rijiju’s letter, government representatives should be a part of the Supreme Court and High Court Collegiums.  […]

In Context Recently, a strand of antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhoea outbreak has hit Kenya. More about the news About: The outbreak of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is not just a threat to the citizens of the East African anchor state but the region as a whole, according to experts.  The outbreak is a major concern among health practitioners, especially […]