Context As per the World Bank, more than 100 countries — including China, India, Brazil, and South Africa — face severe obstacles that could hinder their efforts to become high-income countries in the next few decades. About It refers to Read More …
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India is the World’s Second-Largest Aluminium Producer
Context India has established itself as the second-largest producer of aluminium in the world, a position that underscores its growing significance in the global mineral industry. This achievement is not only a testament to India’s rich mineral resources but also Read More …
Pumped Storage Projects
Context The Union Budget for 2024-25 promised that a policy for promoting pumped storage projects will be brought out for electricity storage and facilitating smooth integration of the growing share of renewable energy with its variable and intermittent nature. About Read More …
Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024
Context As per the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India is ranked 39th among 119 countries. About In the preceding index released in 2021, India was ranked 54th. India’s rankings have improved Read More …
India’s Mineral Imports
Context India’s mineral import landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past five years, with total imports soaring by 80% to reach ₹68,633 crore. This surge reflects the growing demand for various minerals essential for industrial growth, technological advancements, and Read More …
Direct-Seeded Rice and Zero-Tillage Wheat
Context The agricultural landscape in India is undergoing significant changes, particularly in the cultivation of rice and wheat. The introduction of innovative technologies is critical to addressing the challenges posed by climate change, labour shortages, and the need for sustainable Read More …
Global struggle for a pandemic treaty
Context The global struggle for a pandemic treaty has emerged as a pivotal issue in international health governance, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for a robust framework to address pandemic preparedness, response, and equitable access to medical Read More …
Role of Retroviruses in Evolution of Human Genome
Context Most viruses can’t really affect the genome but retroviruses can integrate and reshape the genomes of the hosts they infect. About A virus is an infectious microbe which includes a section of nucleic acid (either DNA or RNA) surrounded Read More …
Enhanced Version of Existing CRISPR based Technology
Context Recently scientists have developed an enhanced genome-editing system that can modify DNA more precisely and efficiently than existing CRISPR-based technologies. About The CRISPR-Cas system is a tool to cut, delete, or add DNA sequences at precise locations, establishing distinctive Read More …
Kerala Wayanad Landslides
Context Ecologist Madhav Gadgil, has stated that the disaster in Wayanad is a man-made tragedy, attributing it to the Kerala government’s failure to implement crucial ecological recommendations. About Massive landslides at Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha in Wayanad district buried Read More …