Environment

IASGateAdmin | 10, Nov 2022

New Crab Species found…

Why in News? Researchers have discovered a new species of crab in the mangroves of Parangipettai near the Vellar river…

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Web Admin | 09, Mar 2022

PRELIM SNIPPETS March 08th…

Theyyam Tag: Art and Culture Why in News? Kerala Tourism department have recently started live streaming of an annual temple…

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Web Admin | 09, Mar 2022

PRELIM SNIPPETS March 07th…

Why in News? The Defense Expo 2022 has recently been postponed, due to logistics problems being experienced by participants. Highlights:…

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Web Admin | 10, Feb 2022

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ…

[WATU 372]

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Web Admin | 09, Feb 2022

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ…

[WATU 371]

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Web Admin | 08, Feb 2022

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ…

[WATU 370]

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Web Admin | 05, Feb 2022

PRELIM SNIPPETS – February…

1. Artificial Intelligence Technologies have a Climate Cost Why in News? While there is an allure to national dreams of…

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Web Admin | 04, Feb 2022

PRELIM SNIPPETS – February…

1. Graphene Innovation Centre Why in News? The Kerala government has recently announced that the country’s first Graphene Innovation Centre…

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Web Admin | 31, Jan 2022

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ–…

[WATU 363]

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Web Admin | 29, Jan 2022

PRELIM SNIPPETS – January…

1. Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Why in News? The officials of Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) has recently estimated…

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Web Admin | 28, Jan 2022

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ…

[WATU 361]

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Web Admin | 27, Jan 2022

PRELIM SNIPPETS – January…

1. Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2022 Why in News? The Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (GIDM) and Professor Vinod…

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Web Admin | 23, Jan 2022

PRELIM SNIPPETS – January…

1.  Amar Jawan Jyoti and its Relocation Why in News? The iconic Amar Jawan Jyoti (AJJ) at India Gate was…

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Web Admin | 14, Jan 2022

PRELIM SNIPPETS – January…

1.  A Planetary Pressure-adjusted Human Development Index (HDI) Why in News? Ever since the UNDP took up computation of the…

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Web Admin | 11, Jan 2022

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ…

[WATU 350]

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Web Admin | 11, Jan 2022

PRELIM SNIPPETS – January…

1. AIIB Why in News? Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Urjit Patel has been appointed vice-President of the…

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Web Admin | 10, Jan 2022

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ…

[WATU 349]

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Web Admin | 08, Jan 2022

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ…

[WATU 348]

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Web Admin | 04, Jan 2022

PRELIM SNIPPETS – January…

1.Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Why in News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has recently approved Drinking Water Supply schemes of…

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Web Admin | 29, Dec 2021

PRELIM SNIPPETS – December…

1. Golan Heights Why in News? Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett recently said the country intends to double the number…

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Web Admin | 29, Dec 2021

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASS…

[WATU 337]

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Web Admin | 29, Dec 2021

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASS…

[WATU 334]

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Web Admin | 28, Dec 2021

PRELIM SNIPPETS -December 20th…

1. Algo Trading Why in News? the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently issued a discussion paper…

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IASGateAdmin | 04, May 2020

Prelim Snippets – 04.05.2020

1.IDEAthon on ‘The Future of River Management' Why in News? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the Ministry…

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IASGateAdmin | 29, Apr 2020

Prelim Snippets – 29.04.2020

1.Chakmas and Hajongs Why in News? Recently, the Rights and Risks Analysis Group has sought Indian Prime Minister’s intervention in…

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IASGateAdmin | 25, Apr 2020

Prelim Snippets – 25.04.2020

1.Ambubachi Mela Why in News: Recently, the annual Ambubachi Mela in Assam will not be organised this year, in the…

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IASGateAdmin | 24, Apr 2020

Prelim Snippets – 24.04.2020

1.Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Context: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is recently seen in news About CRPF: It is…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Apr 2020

MITIGATE RISKS IN WASTE…

Why in News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently issued a directive for states and Union Territories to take…

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IASGateAdmin | 16, Apr 2020

Prelim Snippets – 16.04.2020

1.Targeted Long Term Repo Operations Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently introduced the Targeted Long Term…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Apr 2020

Prelim Snippets – 09.04.2020

1.Essential Commodities Act 1955 Why in News? Recently, Union Home Secretary wrote to all chief secretary to ensure the availability…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Apr 2020

WILDLIFE PANEL HOLDS VIRTUAL…

Why in News? The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) had its first ever video-conferencing meet recently.…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Apr 2020

Prelim Snippets – 07.04.2020

1. Artemis Base camp Why in News? Recently, NASA unveils plan for Artemis ‘base camp’ on the moon beyond 2024.…

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IASGateAdmin | 06, Apr 2020

Prelim Snippets – 06.04.2020

1.JEEVAN - Low Cost Ventilator Context: The Indian Railways has developed a low-cost ventilator, Jeevan, at its Kapurthala Rail Coach…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Apr 2020

FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION TO PM-CARES…

Why in News? The Central Government has decided to accept contributions from abroad, irrespective of the nationalities, to the Prime…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Apr 2020

Prelim Snippets- 02.04.2020

1. South China Sea Why in News? Recently, the Chinese fishing fleets have been seen raiding the rich waters of…

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IASGateAdmin | 31, Mar 2020

Daily Current Affairs Quiz…

[WATU 285]

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IASGateAdmin | 30, Mar 2020

Prelim Snippets- 30.03.2020

1.Himalayan Ibex Why in News? A recent study by scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has proved that…

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IASGateAdmin | 27, Mar 2020

Prelim Snippets- 27.03.2020

1. Payroll Reporting in India: An Employment Perspective Why in the News? National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Mar 2020

GLACIERS IN SIKKIM MELTING…

Why in News? The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), Dehradun have conducted a study recently which has found that…

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IASGateAdmin | 23, Mar 2020

Prelim Snippets- 23.03.2020

1. AYUSH Health and Wellness Centre (AYUSH HWC) Why in News? Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of…

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IASGateAdmin | 20, Mar 2020

Prelim Snippets- 20.03.2020

1. Indira Gandhi Matritva Poshan Yojana Context: Indira Gandhi Matritva Poshan Yojana was recently announced by the Rajasthan Government on…

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IASGateAdmin | 18, Mar 2020

Prelim Snippets- 18.03.2020

1.Superhydrophobic Coating Why in News? Recently, a team from the Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad, and Ohio State University has…

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IASGateAdmin | 14, Mar 2020

Prelim Snippets – 14.03.2020

1.Bhoomi Rashi Portal Why in News? Bhoomi Rashi Portal is in news recently regarding the land acquisition process of Central…

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IASGateAdmin | 12, Mar 2020

Prelim Snippets – 12.03.2020

1.White Giraffe Why in News? Two extremely rare white giraffes in northeast Kenya has been killed by the poachers, leaving…

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IASGateAdmin | 12, Mar 2020

NEW PADDY VARIETY –…

Why in News? A new variety of paddy named ‘Sahyadri Megha’ has been developed by the University of Agricultural and…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Mar 2020

Prelim Snippets- 09.03.2020

1.North East Venture Fund Why in News? Union Minister Jitendra Singh have recently informed Rajya Sabha that the North East…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Mar 2020

Prelim Snippets- 03.03.2020

1. Dwar Praday Yojana (Door Delivery System) Context: Dwar Praday Yojana is a pilot project that was recently started in…

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IASGateAdmin | 25, Feb 2020

Prelim Snippets- 25.02.2020

1.Structure of SARS-CoV-19 Key Protein Mapped Why in News? Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin and the National…

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IASGateAdmin | 10, Feb 2020

MANIPUR’S LOKTAK LAKE CHOKES…

Why in News? “Ithai barrage” of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC) is slowly causing the death of Loktak…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Feb 2020

REDUCING SO2 EMISSIONS

Why in News? The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has recently sent show-cause notices to 14 thermal power plants for…

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IASGateAdmin | 29, Jan 2020

Prelim Snippets – 29.01.2020

1.Indian Staffing Federation (ISF) Why in News? Recently, ISF has asked the government to make labour codes a reality and…

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IASGateAdmin | 28, Jan 2020

Prelim Snippets- 28.01.2020

1. Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Context: Recently Our Honourable Lok Sabha Speaker has mentioned about the Inter-parliamentary Union, while he spoke…

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IASGateAdmin | 27, Jan 2020

Prelim Snippets- 27.01.2020

1. Global Talent Competitiveness Index Why in News? Recently, India has moved to the 72nd position in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index…

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IASGateAdmin | 25, Jan 2020

Prelim Snippets- 25.01.2020

1.Archaea Why in News? Recently, scientists of National Centre for Microbial Resource — National Centre for Cell Science (NCMR-NCCS) in…

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IASGateAdmin | 23, Jan 2020

Prelim Snippets- 23.01.2020

1. UNAIDS Context: The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) was held recently at the World Economic Forum at…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Jan 2020

Prelim Snippets-22.01.2020

1.UNCITRAL Why in news? An International Arbitration Tribunal has dismissed all claims brought against India in entirety. The arbitration arose…

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IASGateAdmin | 21, Jan 2020

Prelim Snippets-21.01.2020

1.Tiger Sharks Context: Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has inducted its first squadron of Sukhoi-30 MKI Aircraft carrying the…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Jan 2020

Prelim Snippets-09.01.2020

1. MoU on cooperation in Polar Science Why in News? Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Sweden on…

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IASGateAdmin | 06, Jan 2020

Prelim Snippets-06.01.2020

1. Savitribai Phule Why in News? The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi recently paid tributes to Savitribai Phule on her 189th…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Jan 2020

Prelims Snippets – 03-01-2020

1.Invasive Alien Species Context: Recently, the Kerala Forest and Wildlife department has adopting steps to arrest rampant growth of invasive…

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IASGateAdmin | 31, Dec 2019

Prelim Snippets- 31-12-2019

1. Sun’s Corona Why in News? Solar physicists from Centre for Excellence in Space Sciences (CESSI), IISER Kolkata, have succeeded…

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IASGateAdmin | 21, Dec 2019

Prelim Snippets 21-12-2019

1. Digital Communications Commission (DCC) Why in News? Recently, The Digital Communications Commission (DCC) approved the recommendation of Telecom Regulatory…

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IASGateAdmin | 16, Dec 2019

Prelim Snippets 16-12-2019

1. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Why in News? Recently, Google has written to US Federal Reserve about UPI which is…

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IASGateAdmin | 12, Dec 2019

Prelim Snippets 12-12-2019

1. Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) Why in News? Recently, Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) was jointly released by Germanwatch,…

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IASGateAdmin | 10, Dec 2019

Prelim Snippets 10-12-2019

1. Nehru-Liaquat Pact, 1950 Why in News? Home Minister Amit Shah has stated that the passage of Citizenship Amendment Bill,…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Dec 2019

Prelim Snippets 09-12-2019

1. Asian Elephant Specialist Group’s (AsESG) Recently Asian Elephant Specialist Group’s (AsESG) 10th meeting commenced in Malaysia in December. About:…

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IASGateAdmin | 05, Dec 2019

Prelim Snippets 05-12-2019

1.India-Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre Why in News? India and Sweden sign Memorandum for India-Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre. Highlights: The India-Sweden…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Dec 2019

Prelim Snippets 03-12-2019

1. Jeholbaatar kielanae Why in News? Researchers have unearthed well-preserved middle ear bones from a new species of an extinct…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Dec 2019

Prelim Snippets 02-12-2019

1.Hornbill Festival Why in News? The 20th Edition of Hornbill Festival began at Naga Heritage Kisama in Nagaland recently. About:…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Dec 2019

OPERATION CLEAN ART

Why in News? A  raid conducted by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) under Special Operation named 'Operation Clean Art' has…

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IASGateAdmin | 30, Nov 2019

Prelim Snippets 30-11-2019

1. Asian Dendrochronology Conference Why in News? The 6th Asian Dendrochronology Conference being held at the Birbal Sahni Institute of…

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IASGateAdmin | 27, Nov 2019

Prelim Snippets 27-11-2019

1. Lokpal Why in News? New logo and motto for Lokpal has been introduced recently. About: A new motto, “Ma…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Nov 2019

Prelim Snippets 22-11-2019

1.Maha Bodhi Temple Complex Why in News? Bhutan’s Foreign Minister recently visited Maha Bodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. About:…

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IASGateAdmin | 19, Nov 2019

DRINKING WATER: QUALITY &…

Why in News? A study by the Union Consumer Affairs Ministry has found samples of tap water collected from Mumbai,…

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IASGateAdmin | 18, Nov 2019

GREAT BARRIER REEF’S CORAL…

Why in News? A mass coral spawning has begun on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef recently. About Great Barrier Reef: The…

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IASGateAdmin | 12, Nov 2019

Prelim Snippets 12-11-2019

1.India Internet 2019 Why in News? Internet And Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has recently released the report “India Internet…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Nov 2019

Prelim Snippets 09-11-2019

1.DIN System of CBIC Why in News? The Documentation Identification Number (DIN) system of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Nov 2019

NGT ISSUES ULTIMATUM TO…

Why in News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has given an ultimatum to the Union Environment Ministry to issue notifications…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Nov 2019

U.S.A EXITS PARIS AGREEMENT

Why in News? Recently U.S.A has notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the landmark climate deal by initiating…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Nov 2019

Prelim Snippets 07-11-2019

1.Pro-active Governance and Timely Implementation. (PRAGATI) Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently chaired the 31st interaction through PRAGATI…

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IASGateAdmin | 05, Nov 2019

Prelim Snippets 05-11-2019

1.Gaofen-7 Why in News? China has launched a new Earth observation satellite- Gaofen-7. About: China launched a new high-resolution remote…

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IASGateAdmin | 04, Nov 2019

MOST MOUNT EVEREST GLACIERS…

Why in News? A recent study has painted a bleak future for most glaciers in the Mount Everest region, warning…

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IASGateAdmin | 04, Nov 2019

Prelim Snippets 04-11-2019

1.Glyphosate Why in News? German pharma company Bayer is facing thousands of lawsuits over one of its products. A Reuters report said…

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IASGateAdmin | 31, Oct 2019

Prelim Snippets 31-10-2019

1.Air Independent Propulsion System Why in News? DRDO has developed the indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System. About: The Air…

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IASGateAdmin | 30, Oct 2019

INDIAN OCEAN RIM TO…

Why in News? The 29th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change was held in Beijing, China. The countries include BASIC…

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IASGateAdmin | 30, Oct 2019

BASIC MINISTERIAL MEET ON…

Why in News? The 29th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change was held in Beijing, China. The countries include BASIC…

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IASGateAdmin | 24, Oct 2019

Prelim Snippets 24-10-2019

1.Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Program (GSLEP) Why in News? Union Environment Minister has released the Snow Leopard Population Assessment…

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IASGateAdmin | 23, Oct 2019

MANY HYDROPOWER PROJECTS COULD…

Why in News? Hydropower projects that do not comply with the Centre’s ecological flow notification could face closure. Highlight: The…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Oct 2019

Prelim Snippets 22-10-2019

1.National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) Why in News? National Tiger Conservation Authority has red-flagged Madhya Pradesh government's move to increase…

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IASGateAdmin | 20, Oct 2019

HOW AEROSOL FORMATION HELPS…

Why in News? Small aerosol particles help in “brightening” of clouds, enabling them to alter Earth’s radiative balance and ultimately…

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IASGateAdmin | 17, Oct 2019

Prelim Snippets 17-10-2019

1.Khon Ramlila Why in News? The Culture Department of Uttar Pradesh government is going toorganise the countryʼs first training and…

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IASGateAdmin | 14, Oct 2019

Prelim Snippets 14-10-2019

1.Plogging Why in News? During his morning walk on a beach in Mamallapuram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen picking…

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IASGateAdmin | 14, Oct 2019

‘FOREIGN’ PLASTIC INVADES GREAT…

Why in News? The pristine beaches of the Great Nicobar Island, India’s southernmost territory, are under threat from plastic. A…

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IASGateAdmin | 14, Oct 2019

SIKKIM SEES SURGE IN…

Why in News? From the iconic Kaiser-i-Hind to the recently rediscovered Small Woodbrown butterfly, the state of Sikkim is home…

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IASGateAdmin | 12, Oct 2019

Prelim Snippets 12-10-2019

1.India – Bangladesh CORPAT, 2019 Why in News? The second edition of Indian Navy (IN) –Bangladesh Navy(BN) Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) commenced…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Oct 2019

Prelim Snippets 11-10-2019

1. C40 World Mayors’ Summit Why in News? Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called off his visit to Copenhagen to…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Oct 2019

PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE TO NH…

Why in News? A recent study has found that roadkills on the proposed alternative to NH 766 route are one…

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IASGateAdmin | 10, Oct 2019

GRADED RESPONSE ACTION PLAN

Why in News? Starting October 15, some stricter measures to fight air pollution will come into force in Delhi’s neighbourhood,…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Oct 2019

GANGA AAMANTRAN ABHIYAN

Why in News? Jal Shakti Ministry has launched Ganga Aamantran Abhiyan, a unique open-water rafting and kayaking expedition on the…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Oct 2019

GREEN CRACKERS

Why in News? In a bid to resolve the crisis of air pollution, the Government has launched green firecrackers Background:…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Oct 2019

MOSAIC MISSION

Why in News? A native of Kerala, the 32-year-old polar researcher will be the only Indian among 300 scientists from…

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IASGateAdmin | 06, Oct 2019

SCALE OF GLOBAL WILDLIFE…

Why in News? The study, by researchers at the University of Florida and the University of Sheffield, published in the…

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IASGateAdmin | 05, Oct 2019

DRONE CAMERAS THREATENING NILGIRIS…

Why in News? Wildlife enthusiasts believe that the drone cameras pose a huge threat to wildlife. Highlights: Environment conservationists are…

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IASGateAdmin | 04, Oct 2019

CONVERTING USED COOKING OIL…

Why in News? The Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas flagged off publicity vans in Delhi, to…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Oct 2019

RS 50,000 FINE FOR…

Context: The Central government has issued a 15-point directive, including cordoning off ghats and imposing a fine of Rs 50,000,…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Oct 2019

GREEN ENERGY TARGET LACKS…

Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Climate Action Summit in New York announced India’s ambitious aim to…

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IASGateAdmin | 01, Oct 2019

WEEK-LONG IPCC MEET ON…

Why in News? India is hosting the Second Lead Author Meeting of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working…

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IASGateAdmin | 01, Oct 2019

Prelim Snippets 01-10-2019

1.International Astronomical Union (IAU) Why in News? The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named an asteroid, discovered in 2006, after…

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IASGateAdmin | 29, Sep 2019

FOREST-PLUS 2.0

Why in News? US Agency for International Development (USAID) and India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) officially…

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IASGateAdmin | 28, Sep 2019

INDIA, NEPAL, BHUTAN TO…

Context: With recent studies this year having reported the presence of tigers in high altitude regions in India, experts from…

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IASGateAdmin | 28, Sep 2019

SHRINKING BUFFER ZONE AT…

Context: Satyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) that registered the highest growth in tiger numbers in the country the last four years,…

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IASGateAdmin | 27, Sep 2019

RADIOACTIVE CESIUM TECHNOLOGY FOR…

Why in News? Indian scientists have now developed a method to measure the rate of soil erosion and associated decrease…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Sep 2019

WASTE MANAGEMENT ON SIACHEN…

Why in News? The Indian Army has removed 130 tonnes of garbage from the Siachen Glacier and is cutting potential…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Sep 2019

SPECIAL REPORT ON THE…

Why in News? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Sep 2019

DRAFT NATIONAL RESOURCE EFFICIENCY…

Context: Driven by serious sustainability concern, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has proposed a draft National Resource…

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IASGateAdmin | 25, Sep 2019

Prelim Snippets 25-09-2019

1.New Species of Frog: Microhyla eos Why in News? A team of scientists from the University of Delhi and Zoological…

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IASGateAdmin | 25, Sep 2019

NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL

Context: Instead of giving financial and administrative support to the NGT, efforts are usually directed towards diluting its powers, defeating…

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IASGateAdmin | 25, Sep 2019

EMISSIONS TRADING SCHEME (ETS)

Why in News?     Gujarat became the world’s first market for particulate matter emissions in the world, after 155…

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IASGateAdmin | 24, Sep 2019

SURVEY OF DRAGONFLIES’ HINTS…

Context: A survey of dragonflies and damselflies held in the Silent Valley National Park (SVNP) has discovered eight new species,…

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IASGateAdmin | 24, Sep 2019

DROUGHT ACTION PLAN

Context: The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) is working on developing a comprehensive drought-proofing action plan for 24 districts in…

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IASGateAdmin | 24, Sep 2019

CLEAN AIR COALITION:

Why in News? WHO is launching a “Clean Air Coalition” led by the Governments of Spain andPeru, while a group…

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IASGateAdmin | 21, Sep 2019

BLOOMING OF MICROALGAE KILLS…

Why in News? The recent blooming of Noctiluca scintillans, a greenish marine microalgae, in the Gulf of Mannar, has caused…

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IASGateAdmin | 21, Sep 2019

NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR RECYCLING…

Context: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for a three-year…

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IASGateAdmin | 21, Sep 2019

Prelim Snippets 21-09-2019

1.Vaccine Hesitancy Why in News? The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared vaccine hesitancy one of the ten biggest threats…

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IASGateAdmin | 20, Sep 2019

INVASIVE SPECIES MAY SOON…

 Why in News? According to a report filed by an expert committee formed by the Madras High Court, expanding plantations…

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IASGateAdmin | 18, Sep 2019

AKADEMIK LOMONOSOV- RUSSIA’S FLOATING…

Why in News? Recently Russian-built floating nuclear power plant completed its 5,000-km journey along the Northern Sea Route, causing excitement…

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IASGateAdmin | 17, Sep 2019

INDIA COOLING ACTION PLAN

Why in News? The Union Minister of State (MoS) for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Mr. Babul Supriyo was speaking…

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IASGateAdmin | 17, Sep 2019

GROWING BETTER: TEN CRITICAL…

Why in News? A new global study titled “Growing Better: Ten Critical Transitions to Transform Food and Land Use” has…

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IASGateAdmin | 16, Sep 2019

Prelim Snippets 16-09-2019

1.International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer Context: Every year September 16 is marked as the International Day…

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IASGateAdmin | 16, Sep 2019

VULTURE CULTURE: HOW THE…

Why in News? The commendable role played by the Vulture Care Centres (VCC) in saving the endangered vulture species has…

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IASGateAdmin | 15, Sep 2019

IIT MADRAS FINDS AN…

Why in News? Recently the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering has published the work of the team from the…

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IASGateAdmin | 14, Sep 2019

Prelim Snippets 14-09-2019

1.Counter Magnet Areas Context: The National Capital Region Planning Board has approved the proposal of Government of Punjab to consider…

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IASGateAdmin | 14, Sep 2019

NEW DELHI DECLARATION

Context: After 12 days of talks, the 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification…

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IASGateAdmin | 13, Sep 2019

INDIA LOST 31% OF…

Context: India lost 31 per cent, or 5.65 million hectares (mha), of grassland area in a decade, showed data the…

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IASGateAdmin | 13, Sep 2019

DESERTIFICATION OF LAND AROUND…

Why in News? According to a report tabled at the ongoing 14the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Convention…

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IASGateAdmin | 10, Sep 2019

Prelim Snippets 10-09-2019

1.World Suicide Prevention Day Context: World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is being observed on 10th September, 2019 About: World Suicide…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Sep 2019

HOW ARE VEHICLES TESTED…

Why in News? After the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 the fine for PUC violations has now gone up to…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Sep 2019

COP14 OF UNITED NATIONS…

Why in News? The 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is being…

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IASGateAdmin | 06, Sep 2019

GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP A…

Why in News? Union Environment Ministry released a report on Status of Tiger Habitats in high altitude Ecosystems. Highlights: The…

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IASGateAdmin | 05, Sep 2019

IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE…

Why in News? A new study has found that climate change has benefited bananas over the last several decades but…

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IASGateAdmin | 04, Sep 2019

AIR POLLUTION IN INDIAN…

Context: The report is one of two from a study by the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiologic (PURE), both published…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Sep 2019

INDIA TAKES OVER COP…

Why in News? Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), and Executive Secretary, UN Convention to Combat Desertification…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Sep 2019

CENTRAL BANKS ARE WAKING…

Context: The impact of climate change on the stability of individual financial institutions and the financial system in general is…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Sep 2019

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Why in News? Australian government downgrades outlook for the Great Barrier Reef to ‘very poor’. Coral along large swathes of…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Sep 2019

COMPENSATORY AFFORESTATION FUND

Why in News? The Union Environment Ministry has transferred ₹47,436 crore to 27 States for afforestation. Highlights: The funds are…

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IASGateAdmin | 31, Aug 2019

Prelim Snippets 31-08-2019

1.Missile Ghaznavi Context: Pakistan has successfully carried out night-training launch of surface-to-surface ballistic missile 'Ghaznavi'. About Missile: The ballistic missile…

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IASGateAdmin | 30, Aug 2019

WAR ON PLASTICS

Context: The PM invoked Gandhi in his appeals, and it has been speculated that a specific ban may be announced…

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IASGateAdmin | 29, Aug 2019

Prelim Snippets 29-08-2019

1.Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) Context: BPR&D observed its 49th Foundation Day on August 28, 2019. About BPR&D:…

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IASGateAdmin | 28, Aug 2019

MOBILE APPLICATION- “JANAUSHADHI SUGAM”…

Why in News? Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers launched a mobile application “Janaushadhi Sugam”. Highlights: The minister announced that…

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IASGateAdmin | 28, Aug 2019

Prelim Snippets 28-08-2019

1. Sex Reassignment Surgery Context: Tamil Nadu has banned sex reassignment surgeries in children About: Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS), also…

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IASGateAdmin | 27, Aug 2019

Prelim Snippets 27-08-2019

1. Special Protection Group (SPG) Context: The Union Government has withdrawn SPG security cover to former PM Manmohan Singh. About…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Aug 2019

CITES WASHINGTON CONVENTION

Why in News? A resolution calling for Japan and the European Union (EU) to close their legal domestic ivory markets…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Aug 2019

CSIR TO CERTIFY AIR…

Context: The Union Environment Ministry has tasked the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)­National Physical Laboratory (NPL) with certifying…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Aug 2019

WAR ON PLASTIC

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat urged the people to observe the 150th birth anniversary of…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Aug 2019

Prelim Snippets 26-08-2019

Bavar-373 Context: Iran has officially unveiled Bavar-373 air defense system About: It is Iran’s new home-grown air defence system. It…

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IASGateAdmin | 25, Aug 2019

PARIS AGREEMENT TARGETS

Context: In their recent joint declaration, India and France have committed to making long-term plans to contain emissions. Background: During…

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IASGateAdmin | 23, Aug 2019

Prelim Snippets 23-08-2019

OP-BLUE FREEDOM Context: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and former India football captain Baichung Bhutia flagged off the Delhi leg of…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Aug 2019

Prelim Snippets 22-08-2019

SARAL Context: Ministry of Power launched the State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index (SARAL) during the Review Planning and Monitoring (RPM)…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Aug 2019

SUNDARBANS CONSERVATION

Why in News? Discovery India and World Wide Fund (WWF) India have partnered with the Government of West Bengal and…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Aug 2019

INTENDED NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTIONS

Why in News? Countries across the globe committed to create a new international climate agreement by the conclusion of the…

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IASGateAdmin | 21, Aug 2019

INDIA LARGEST EMITTER OF…

Why in news? A new report by Greenpeace India shows the country is the largest emitter of sulphur dioxide in…

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IASGateAdmin | 19, Aug 2019

BUFFER ZONE

Why in News? The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has relaxed the procedure for environmental clearances of…

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IASGateAdmin | 18, Aug 2019

MICROPLASTICS

Context- Tiny particles of plastic, known as microplastics, have been found in the Arctic region and the Alps, carried by…

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IASGateAdmin | 18, Aug 2019

GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FOREST…

Why in news? The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has released the first-ever global assessment of forest biodiversity. Key…

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IASGateAdmin | 15, Aug 2019

SUPREME COURT (NUMBER OF…

Context: President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, which will increase…

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IASGateAdmin | 15, Aug 2019

HUMAN- ELEPHANT CONFLICT

Context: Tension has gripped several villages in the western belt of Chittoor district, from Palamaner to Somala, with wild elephants…

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IASGateAdmin | 15, Aug 2019

STUBBLE BURNING

Context- A new study has found that farmers in north India can not only help reduce air pollution but also…

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IASGateAdmin | 13, Aug 2019

TRANSLOCATION OF ASIATIC WILD…

Context: Five female wild buffaloes will be translocated from Assam to the Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary in Raipur district, to help…

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IASGateAdmin | 13, Aug 2019

ZERO DEFECT AND ZERO…

Why in News? The Government has launched a scheme namely “Financial Support to MSMEs in ZED Certification Scheme”. Highlights: The…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Aug 2019

FORMALIN IN FISH

Context: Government has banned the import of fish in view of the scare of formalin, a cancer inducing chemical used…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Aug 2019

FLOODS IN MAHARASHTRA

Context: Between August 1 and 10, rains battered south-western Maharashtra, and rising water levels in local rivers breached the banks.…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Aug 2019

CITES

Why in News? India has submitted proposals regarding changes to the listing of various wildlife species in the CITES secretariat…

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IASGateAdmin | 10, Aug 2019

MERCURY POISONING

Context: IIT­-H, Harvard varsity study mercury accumulation in fish The joint research looked into how climate change impacted accumulation of…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Aug 2019

MAHARASHTRA TO SET UP…

Context: In the wake an unprecedented flood like situation and record rainfall this season, the State government will constitute a…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Aug 2019

NATURAL SIGNS OF FLOODS…

Why in News? A study in the Journal of the British Academy has found that indigenous knowledge on how nature…

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IASGateAdmin | 06, Aug 2019

CANINE DISTEMPER VIRUS (CDV)

Why in News? With doubled tiger populations in India, the loss of habitat, a decline of prey and poaching continues…

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IASGateAdmin | 05, Aug 2019

INDIAN ARMY LAUNCHES E-CARS…

Why in News? The Indian Army launched e-cars for use of its officials in New Delhi on August 1. The…

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IASGateAdmin | 05, Aug 2019

CONSERVATION OF WATERBODIES

Context: In the last few decades, waterbodies have been under continuous and unrelenting stress, caused primarily by rapid urbanisation and…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Aug 2019

WATER STRESS INDEX

Why in News? The sub-national Water Stress Index is formulated by London-based risk analytics firm Verisk Maplecroft. It lists India…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Aug 2019

ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES LTD

Why in News? The Indian Army in step with government policies on environmental protection has launched an ecological initiative with…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Aug 2019

Prelim Snippets 03-08-2019

INSTITUTE OF EMINENCE Context: University Grants Commission (UGC) recommends 20 institutions for Institutes of Eminence The IITs Madras and Kharagpur,…

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IASGateAdmin | 30, Jul 2019

GRAIN BY GRAIN –…

Context: ‘Grain by Grain’ Report which is the complete assessment of the environmental performance of fertilizer industry in India was…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Jun 2019

INDIA’S FOREST COVER INCREASED

Context: Forest cover of India increased by 2% State of Forests Report: Is a biennial publication of FSI, an organization…

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IASGateAdmin | 17, May 2019

E-WASTE: DISPOSAL NOT AS…

Why in News: More companies being brought into ambit of extended producers responsibility in T.N. Background: A total of 65…

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