Context Researchers analyzing sediment in Alaska’s Yukon River observed that eroding permafrost is contributing mercury-laden sediments to the river. About In the Arctic, plants absorb mercury, then die and become a part of the soil, which subsequently freezes into permafrost. Read More …
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India aims to be $30tn economy by 2047
Context India’s economic aspirations have continually been grand, and rightly so. But the query is if India can reach the exceptional milestone of becoming a $30 trillion financial system by 2047. About According to NITI Aayog, India’s GDP is projected Read More …
Environmental Impacts of Hydroelectric Power
Context Because of the global energy crisis and depletion of natural resources, there is an acute need for renewable energy sources for every aspect of life. As a result, hydropower is a key renewable energy source, but its development raises Read More …
The Impact of E-commerce on Retail Growth
Context Nowadays, due to the globalisation and modernisation of technologies in the present scenario, every sector has attracted attention for automatization and becoming technologically efficient. And due to which, the rise of e-commerce has drastically transformed the retail industry, creating Read More …
Climate change is making flooding worse
Context Recently a new study conducted by Researchers has predicted that the incidence of flooding worldwide could spike by 49% between 2020 and 2100 if the world keeps on emitting greenhouse gases in its quest for development. About Researchers created Read More …
Nanotechnology in drug Delivery
Context A unique method of drug delivery has been developed with the use of polymeric nanoparticles. About A group of scientists have used a chitin synthesis fungicide, Nikkomycin, to expand Nikkomycin loaded polymeric nanoparticles. Chitin is the chief component of Read More …
RBI Initiates Draft Framework for Self-Regulatory Organizations
Context Recently the Reserve Bank of India issued a framework for recognition of self-regulatory organisations in the financial markets space to help strengthen compliance culture and provide a consultative platform for policy making. About The RBI framework provides guidelines for Read More …
Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme
Context India is on its way to achieve its target of blending 20% of petrol with ethanol by 2025-26. About Ethanol is an agricultural by-product that’s specially obtained from the processing of sugar from sugarcane, but also from other sources Read More …
A ground plan for sustainable mass employment
Context The issue of sustainable mass employment is critical for economic stability and social equity, particularly in developing countries like India. With a growing population and a rapidly changing job market, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive strategy Read More …
Handloom industry in India
Context The Indian handloom sector has long been a cornerstone of the country’s cultural heritage and economic fabric. In response to ongoing challenges faced by this sector, the Union Textile Ministry has implemented several schemes aimed at promoting and supporting Read More …