Context: Internet Archive (IA) is embroiled in a major legal challenge as it faces off against traditional publishers accusing it of copyright violations. The free digital library is fighting the forced removal of around half a million books from its platform, which it Read More …
Tag: Prelims Nuggets
Aphelion
Context: Earth reaches aphelion every July. This year it did so on the 5th of July. About Aphelion Aphelion is the point in the orbit of a celestial body (like a planet or comet) that is farthest from the Sun. Earth reaches Read More …
Dengue
Context: With the onset of monsoon and flooding in Delhi-NCR, the city has reported more dengue cases in 2024 as compared to the previous five years. However, the figure can be attributed to better reporting, including from private laboratories. Dengue disease: Dengue Read More …
National Research Foundation
Context: The executive and governing boards of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), a high-level body conceived to give strategic direction to scientific research in India has no representation from Indian industry. About National Research Foundation (NRF): It is an apex Read More …
Zika Virus
Context: In response to reported cases of the Zika virus in parts of Maharashtra, the Union Health Ministry issued a nationwide advisory, emphasizing the importance of continuous vigilance. The advisory urges states to prioritize screening pregnant women for the Zika virus and to closely Read More …
Water Hyacinth
Context: Water hyacinths cover a vast portion of the Vembanad lake at Kumarakom in Kottayam district of Kerala. This invasive species is detrimental to fish and other aquatic species, and also affects the flow of water. Water Hyacinth Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Read More …
Mudras in Buddhism
Context: ‘Abhaya Mudra’, the gesture depicted with raised open palm that is commonly understood as conveying reassurance and a freedom from fear was invoked by the Leader of Opposition in his speech in Lok Sabha. The Abhaya Mudra is commonly associated with Buddhism, Jainism Read More …
Bt – Cotton Explained
Context: A new variety of advanced Bt cotton (Ht Bt or BG III) is undergoing trials for commercial cultivation. Expected to reduce production costs and expand cotton cultivation, benefiting the textile industry. Approval pending completion of assessments by ICAR (Indian Read More …
Activated Carbon
Context: Indian researchers have devised a method to produce activated carbon from coconut husks which are a major agricultural residue in Kerala, suitable for supercapacitor fabrication. Activated Carbon Explained: Activated carbon or activated charcoal is a form of carbon processed to have small, low-volume pores that Read More …
History of Emergency Imposed by Prime Ministry Indira Gandhi (1975-1977)
Context: The new session of the Lok Sabha (18th) started with an intriguing development when the newly-elected Speaker initiated a motion to condemn the Emergency imposed in 1975. Introduction: In 1975, India experienced its greatest political crisis since independence when Internal Emergency Read More …