Oil palm
Posted in Agriculture Economy

Oil palm

The push for large-scale monoculture plantations of oil palm is taking a toll on the environment.

Banni Grassland
Posted in Environment Protected Sites Vulnerable Section

Banni Grassland

In a new study, researchers have assessed the suitability of different areas of Banni for sustainable grassland restoration.

Cancer
Posted in Science & Technology Diseases

Cancer

Studies show blood-based tests for cancer screening could save lives.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 20 August 2024

Serosurvey, Gallantry awards, Premature Human Deaths and Vultures, GAURAV, FloodWatch India Application

Mpox
Posted in Science & Technology Diseases

Mpox

WHO declared Monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)

Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08
Posted in Science & Technology Space Science

Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08

ISRO launched Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08.

Prokaryotes
Posted in Science & Technology Biology

Prokaryotes

Scientists have recently discovered that prokaryotes are highly resilient to climate change, which may lead to their increased dominance in marine environments.

Namdhari Sect
Posted in History Modern History Personalities in History

Namdhari Sect

8 injured in a clash between two Namdhari factions over a land dispute in Sirsa’s Jiwan Nagar, Haryana.

Lateral Entry in Civil Services
Posted in Polity Polity Institutions

Lateral Entry in Civil Services

UPSC advertisement issued to recruit 45 candidates through lateral entry; criticized by opposition for bypassing reservation policies.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 18-19 August 2024

Guam island, Eri silk, World’s Oldest Calendar, Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, National Film Awards

Cabinet Secretary
Posted in Polity Polity Institutions

Cabinet Secretary

Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of new Cabinet Secretary with a 2-year tenure

BHAVISHYA
Posted in Social Sector

BHAVISHYA

Recently, the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare introduced ‘Bhavishya’.