Yearly Archives: 2022
Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in a world-first trial
Context Scientists working on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have successfully trialled a new method for freezing and storing coral larvae they say could eventually help rewild reefs threatened by climate change. Need The Great Barrier Reef has suffered four bleaching events in the last seven years, including the first-ever bleach during a La Niña phenomenon, […]
‘Right to Repair’ Portal
In News Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister unveiled the ‘right to repair’ portal on National Consumer Day. The theme of National Consumer Day 2022 was “Effective disposal of cases in consumer commission”. About On the ‘right to repair’ portal, manufacturers would share the manual of product details with customers so that they could either […]
Patriot Missiles
In News Recently, the U.S. finally announced that it would send the Patriot, its most advanced ground-based air defence system, to Ukraine. Patriot Missile System The Patriot (Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target). Initially developed as a system to intercept high-flying aircraft, by U.S. aerospace and defence giant Raytheon Technologies Corp. The Patriot […]
Sacred Groves of Rajasthan
Context Recently, a unique yatra was taken out through remote villages and hamlets in western Rajasthan to raise demand for the protection of orans or sacred groves. About The participants in the march travelled for 225 km with the pledge to preserve the sacred groves as the lifelines for the desert. Tradition dictates that no […]
Dark Patterns on the Internet
In News Some Internet-based firms have been tricking users into agreeing to certain conditions or clicking a few links. About Dark Patterns These patterns are unethical user interface designs that deliberately make users’ Internet experience harder or even exploit them. In turn, they benefit the company or platform employing the designs. By using dark patterns, […]
Regenerative Farming
In News Recently, the experience of farmers in Madhya Pradesh who follow regenerative farming methods finds the reduced need for frequent irrigation which conserves water and energy. What is Regenerative Agriculture? Regenerative agriculture is a way of farming that focuses on soil health. When soil is healthy, it produces more food and nutrition, stores more […]
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
In News Non-tariff issues have recently flagged concerns in the ongoing FTA negotiations with the UK, the European Union, as well as the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Co-operation Agreement (CECA). Some of the non-tariff issues are carbon emission norms, climate action, labour and gender balance standards. Background There are significant differences between the old FTAs negotiated […]
Good Governance Day
In News Every year December 25 is celebrated as Good Governance Day as it marks the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Good Governance Day In 2014, the government announced that December 25 would be celebrated as Good Governance Day. Purpose: To increase public access to various government programmes and services via […]
New PM of Nepal
In News Recently the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Nepal for the third time. More about the news About the new PM: Prachanda led the decade-long armed struggle from 1996 to 2006 that ultimately ended with the signing of the Comprehensive […]
