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2024

OpenAcreage Licensing Policy Bid Round-IX launched

News ∙ The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) recently signed contracts for 10 blocks awarded under Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP). Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) ∙ Launched in June 2017, it empowers companies to carve out exploration blocks of their choice, offering greater flexibility and potential for faster discoveries. Core Principles of …

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Mosquitofish |

Mosquitofish

Context: ∙ Recently, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab have released mosquitofish into local water bodies to address a mosquito menace. About Mosquitofish ∙ The biological control of mosquitoes, introducing mosquitofish in freshwater ecosystems to feed on mosquito  larvae  became  a prominent way to control mosquito menace. ∙ It is a prominent alternative to chemical solutions …

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Coevolutionary Balance between Plants and Ungulates |

Coevolutionary Balance between Plants and Ungulates

Context ∙ Introduction of Alien Species causes disruption to the coevolutionary balance between plants and ungulates. What are Ungulates? ∙ Ungulates are hoofed mammals that walk on their toes. The word ungulate comes from the Latin word “unguis” , which means nail, claw or hoof. ∙ Ungulates are divided into two classes: even-toed ungulates such …

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Vulture Restaurant in Jharkhand Syllabus: |

Vulture Restaurant in Jharkhand Syllabus:

Context: ∙ A ‘Vulture Restaurant’ has been established in Koderma of Jharkhand to conserve the declining vulture population. About the Vulture Restaurant ∙ It is an undisturbed area where non-toxic, poison-free meat and carcasses are provided for vultures and other scavengers. ∙ The initiative aims to address the adverse impact of livestock drugs, particularly diclofenac, …

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National Investigation Agency (NIA)  |

National Investigation Agency (NIA) 

Context: ∙ NIA achieved a 94.70% conviction rate in 2023. About National Investigation Agency (NIA) ∙ Institutional Establishment: ∙ The Union government enacted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act after the wake of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack in November 2008 and it is presently functioning as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency in …

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Regulating OTT Platforms andDigital Content |

Regulating OTT Platforms andDigital Content

Context: ∙ The Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 introduced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting broadens regulation to cover OTT platforms and digital content. Draft Bill of 2023 and OTT Platforms: ∙ The Bill expands regulatory oversight to include OTT Platforms and Digital Content, by proposing mandatory registration, content evaluation committees for self-regulation, …

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Amendment to Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules of 2021 |

Amendment to Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules of 2021

Context:  ∙ The Centre has amended the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules of 2021. About the amended rules ∙ Rule 50 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 allows the grant of family pension following the death of a government servant or retired government servant. ∙ The amendment was formulated by The Department of …

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