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Foreseeing Sixth Mass Extinction

In Context Recently a new study led by the University of Hawaii claimed that Earth is witnessing its sixth mass extinction event.  What is Mass Extinction?  A mass extinction is a short period of geological time in which a high percentage of biodiversity, or distinct species—bacteria, fungi, plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates—dies out. […]

GaN Nanostructures

In News Recently, Researchers in India have shown for the first time infrared (IR) light emission and absorption with GaN nanostructures. Key Points This is the first time that infrared light-matter interactions are demonstrated in GaN. Researchers have utilized a scientific phenomenon called surface polariton excitations in GaN nanostructures that lead to light-matter interactions at […]

Lion @ 47: Vision for Amrutkal

In News Recently, the Project Lion document titled “Lion @ 47: Vision for Amrutkal” has been launched by the Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change. More in news Gujarat’s Barda Wildlife Sanctuary: It has been identified as a potential second home for Asiatic lions.  It is located near Porbandar which is 100 […]

Uncontrolled Re-Entries of Satellites

In News An open letter published by the Outer Space Institute (OSI) calls for both national and multilateral efforts to restrict uncontrolled re-entries of rockets and satellites. The Outer Space Institute (OSI) is a network of world-leading space experts that aims to address challenges arising from the use and exploration of space. It is based […]

National Food Security Act (NFSA)

In News The Union Cabinet recently decided to provide free foodgrains to all 81 crore beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) till December 2023. More about the news New changes in NFSA:  Beneficiaries will now get 35kg of foodgrains free for the next year and others will get 5kg for free in […]

Greenwashing

In News Recently, the RBI Deputy Governor stressed on the need for regulated entities to assess climate-linked financial risks along with a demand for a formal definition of green finance. About What is Environmental, social, and governance (ESG)? These investments are types of socially responsible investing that consider the impact on the environment, its stakeholders, […]

Samudrayaan Mission

In News India is planning to explore deep sea resources with its Samudrayaan mission which is expected to be realised by year 2026. The Indian Government launched the Samudrayaan mission in 2021.  About Samudrayaan Mission About the mission: India will send three personnel to 6,000 metre depth in a vehicle called Matsya 6000 for the […]

Millets

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India, along with fellow parliamentarians across party lines, enjoyed a lunch made of millets to raise awareness on millets. Millets  About: The term millet is used to describe small-grained cereals like sorghum (jowar), pearl millet (bajra), foxtail millet (kangni/ Italian millet), little millet (kutki), kodo millet, finger millet […]

Stabilisation Fund

In Context  India is planning a stabilisation fund to keep prices of credits in its planned carbon market above a certain threshold, ensuring that they remain attractive for investors and that the market succeeds in cutting emissions. About Stabilisation fund Money in the fund would be used by a market regulator to buy carbon credits […]

Left Wing Extremism

In News Recently, the Minister of State for Home Affairs gave a reply to a Written Question on ‘Eradication of Left-Wing Extremism’ in Rajya Sabha. Background Naxalism is an instance of left-wing terrorism: severely or slightly affecting almost 9 out of total 28 states of India and is an acknowledged potential threat for internal peace […]