Context: ∙ Scientists have mapped the largest deep-sea coral reef off the US Atlantic coast. ∙ The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the biggest tropical coral reef system in the world. More about the News ∙ The reef was found at depths ranging from 200 metres to 1,000 metres where sunlight doesn’t penetrate. ∙ […]
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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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Current AffairsContext: ∙ The 9th edition of the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF) commenced to protect and conserve hornbills. About ∙ The Festival was organised at Seijosa, Pakke Kessang District of Arunachal Pradesh. ∙ It is home to four species of hornbills, namely Wreathed, Great Indian, Oriental Pied and the endangered Rufous-necked. ∙ The area is
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Current AffairsContext: ∙ 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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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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Current AffairsContext: ∙ 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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Current AffairsContext: ∙ 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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Current AffairsContext ∙ Under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) payments are made mandatory through an Aadhaar-based payment system (ABPS). What is the Aadhaar-based payment system (ABPS)? ∙ Under ABPS, workers’ 12-digit Aadhaar numbers are linked with their job cards as well as their bank accounts. ∙ ABPS uses the worker’s Aadhaar number
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Current AffairsContext ∙ The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as one of the top threats to public health. What is Antimicrobial Resistance? ∙ Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of
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Current AffairsContext: ∙ Recently, the Indian National Congress party pitched for its NYAY scheme, if voted to power in the upcoming 2024 general elections. About ∙ NYAY is an acronym for Nyuntam Aay Yojana (or Minimum Income Scheme), and includes a guaranteed payment of Rs 72,000 to each eligible family annually. ∙ In 2018, the incumbent
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