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Protecting floodplains is the need of the hour
Protecting floodplains is the need of the hour Context: According to the World Health Organization floods are increasing in frequency and intensity, and the frequency and intensity of extreme precipitation is expected to continue to increase due to climate change. Examples of recent floods the 2013 floods in Uttarakhand, ... .Read more
Updated on 15 September, 2023 GS2 Prelims Important article IPS IAS UPSC Environment Prelims Important article IPS IAS UPSC Disaster Management Prelims Important article IPS IAS UPSC
The complex path to Biofuel Sustainability
The Complex Path to Biofuel Sustainability Context: Electric vehicles(EVs) adoption has amplified over the years but there is growing awareness of the fact that no decarbonization strategy is trade-off-free. This can be seen from the examples such as for a transition to EVs, existing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and the ... .Read more
Updated on 14 September, 2023 GS3 Prelims Important article IPS IAS UPSC Environment Prelims Important article IPS IAS UPSC
Govt. will Protect Industry from EU’s Carbon Law: Goyal
Govt. will Protect Industry from EU’s Carbon Law: Goyal Context: The government will take all necessary steps to protect Indian industry from any adverse impact of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) which mandates reporting of carbon emissions for certain exports to Europe from October 1. Abou... .Read more
Updated on 14 September, 2023 GS2 Prelims Important article IPS IAS UPSC Economy Prelims Important article IPS IAS UPSC
Special Session to Discuss Parliament’s 75-year Journey, take up Bills on CEC, the Press
Special Session to Discuss Parliament’s 75-year Journey, take up Bills on CEC, the Press Context: The bulletins issued by the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha noted that on September 18, there will be a discussion on “Parliamentary journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha — achievements, experiences, memories and learning... .Read more
Updated on 14 September, 2023 GS2 Prelims Important article IPS IAS UPSC Polity Prelims Important article IPS IAS UPSC
Nipah cases rise to 5 in Kerala; 789 contacts kept under watch
Nipah cases rise to 5 in Kerala; 789 contacts kept under watch Context: A day after Nipah infection was confirmed for the third time in Kozhikode district in Kerala the cases rose to 5 in Kerala with 2 deaths reported. About Nipah Viral infection It is a zoonotic viral infection caused by the Nipah virus with first outbr... .Read more
Updated on 14 September, 2023 GS2 Prelims Important article IPS IAS UPSC GS3 Prelims Important article IPS IAS UPSC Science and Technology Prelims Important article IPS IAS UPSC Health and Family wellfare Prelims Important article IPS IAS UPSC
Centre to start Ayushman Bhav health scheme today
Centre to start Ayushman Bhav health scheme today Context: With the Ayushman Bhav campaign, which will be inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu virtually from the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Union Health Ministry aims to provide healthcare services to every village and town in the country. About Ayushman Bhav campaign The campai... .Read more
Updated on 13 September, 2023 GS1 Prelims Important article IPS IAS UPSC GS2 Prelims Important article IPS IAS UPSC Daily Updates Prelims Important article IPS IAS UPSC Health and Family wellfare Prelims Important article IPS IAS UPSC
