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India’s Lithium Discovery

In Context A significant deposit of lithium, a rare metal used in the manufacturing of batteries for electronic devices and electric vehicles, has been discovered in India. About the discovery 5.9 million tonnes inferred resources of lithium were discovered in the Salal-Haimana area of Reasi district, Jammu & Kashmir, by the Geological Survey of India.  […]

River Cities Alliance

In News DHARA the annual meeting of the members of the River Cities Alliance (RCA), is being organised by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in association with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA). DHARA which stands for Driving Holistic Action for Urban Rivers, is a platform to co-learn and discuss solutions for […]

Marburg Virus Disease

In News Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease after at least nine people died in the country. About Marburg Virus Marburg virus disease (MVD), formerly known as Marburg hemorrhagic fever, is a severe, often fatal illness in humans.  Marburg and Ebola viruses are both members of the Filoviridae family (filovirus). […]

Vacant Deputy Speaker Post

In News Recently, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and five states- Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand over the failure to elect a Deputy Speaker. About A Bench sought responses on a PIL that contends that not electing a Deputy Speaker to the 17th (present) Lok Sabha, is “against the […]

Global Sea-level Rise and Implications

In News Recently, the report “Global Sea-level Rise and Implications” was released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Report highlights Threats of Sea level rise: India, China, Bangladesh and the Netherlands face the highest threat of sea-level rise globally. The report stated that several big cities in all continents are threatened by the rise in […]

India’s Urban Planning

In Context Recently, urban planners highlighted the need for a multi-generational process for India’s urban journey. About The need for urban planning has come in the aftermath of the recent Joshimath incident in which an aquifer was hit by a tunnel boring machine in Joshimath resulting in the loss of nearly 800 litres of water […]

Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill, 2022

In Context Recently, the draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill was notified by the Ministry of Mines. Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics According to the Ministry of Mines, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) declares geo-heritage sites/national geological monuments for protection and maintenance.  The GSI or the respective state governments take necessary measures […]

Green Revolution

In News India’s Green Revolution states not only wants to retain the public ecosystem but also to expand it beyond rice and wheat to cover other crops. Green Revolution in India Background: The production of food within India was insufficient in the years from 1947 to 1960 as there was a growing population, during which […]

BIMARU Tag

In News Recently, the Prime Minister used the BIMARU term in the context of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh states. About The ‘BIMARU’ acronym has been used to refer to Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, to imply they have lagged in terms of economic growth, healthcare, and education. What do BIMARU states mean? BIMARU […]

Lymphatic Filariasis

In News The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare launched a nationwide Sarva Dawa Sevan or Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF). The campaign aims to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027, three years ahead of the global target. What is Lymphatic Filariasis? Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a neglected […]