Prelims Booster 1. Plaint: A plaint is a legal document that contains the claims made by the plaintiff when they bring a case to a civil court. (A plaintiff is a person who brings a civil action in a court of law). It serves as the initial step in starting a lawsuit. In fact, in the very plaint, the contents of theRead more
World Wildlife Day: It is celebrated to promote sustainable practices that can help conserve biodiversity and raise public awareness of the need to protect and care for animals. It aims to raise awareness of the interconnectedness of all living things on our planet and to promote peaceful coexistence between humans and animals through activism, campaigningRead more
BioTRIG: It is a new waste management technology based on the pyrolysis system. It works by sealing the waste inside an oxygen-free chamber and heating it above 400 degrees Celsius. Useful chemicals are produced in the process. In the study, the researchers outlined that three products of pyrolysis — bio-oil, syngas and biochar fertiliser —Read more
Prelims Booster 1. Roen olmi: It is a mushroom of the Termitomyces species. It grows on termite hills and is locally known as ‘roen olmi’ in Goa. It is an edible wild mushroom popular among Goans and consumed during the monsoons. These mushrooms have no independent existence. They grow only in association with termites. Habitat: It is endemic to the Western Ghats, where theRead more
2nd March #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair 1. 100% FDI in the Pharmaceutical sector is allowed under the automatic route for greenfield pharmaceuticals. 100% FDI in the pharmaceutical sector is allowed in brownfield pharmaceuticals; wherein 74% is allowed under the automatic route and thereafter through the government approval route.Read more
Haemophilia A: Recently, the union Science and Technology Minister told that India has conducted the first human clinical trial of gene therapy for ‘haemophilia A’ at Christian Medical College – Vellore. It is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to form blood clots. It is a rare disorder in which the blood doesn’tRead more
Prelims Booster 1. Additional Tier-1 (AT-1) Bonds: AT-1 bonds are perpetual bonds with no maturity date. Investors in these bonds do not get their principal back. However, the interest continues forever. AT-1 bonds have a higher interest rate than other bonds. Due to the perpetual nature of AT-1 bonds, these are often treated and viewed as equity, not debt. How are AT-1 Bonds Issued? AT-1 bondsRead more
Prelims Booster 1. What is Steadfast Defender 2024? The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) started its largest military exercise in Europe, the Steadfast Defender 2024, recently. It is NATO’s most extensive military exercise since the Cold War era. It involves 90,000 forces from 31 member countries and NATO partner Sweden and is conducted across various NATO nations. The exercise willRead more
INDRA RV25: 240N: Hyderabad-based Raghu Vamsi Machine Tools Private Limited recently launched its fully indigenous Micro Turbojet Engine “INDRA RV25: 240N”. It is a micro turbojet engine. It is designed and developed indigenously by Hyderabad-based firm Raghu Vamsi Machine Tools with support from IIT Hyderabad. It has primarily been developed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)Read more
Shahpur Kandi Dam Project: It is located on the Ravi River in Pathankot district, Punjab, downstream from the existing Ranjit Sagar Dam. The water released by Ranjit Sagar Dam is utilized for generating power from this project. The main purpose behind the construction of this dam is power generation and irrigation in Punjab and J&K States. It is constructedRead more
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