Context: A recent study reveals that High levels of artificial light at night (ALAN) make tree leaves tougher and harder for insects to eat. Key findings of the study What is light
Context: Archaeologists have made a significant discovery at the Sasso Pinzuto necropolis in Tuscany, Italy, unearthing a 2700-year-old Etruscan cult temple. Key highlights of the Discovery: Etruscans Religion: Significance of the discovery:
Context: A recently released report from the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has highlighted a troubling increase in ground-level ozone pollution across urban India. More on the News: Key Highlights:
Context: A fortnight-long exhibition titled “VIRAASAT” commenced on August 3, 2024, to celebrate the 10th National Handloom Day. More on the News National Handloom Day Government Initiatives for the Handloom Industry: Handloom
Context: The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) recently announced the launch of the "Million Designers, Billion Dreams initiative. More on the news The program's primary objectives are LEAP
Context: The Maharashtra government is awaiting a nod from the Centre for the state’s first elephant reserve. More on the news Current status of Elephants in India: About Elephants: Two
Context: Recently, researchers have isolated and described India’s first cultures of indigenous methanotrophs (Methane-utilizing) bacteria. Discovery of Unique Methanotrophs: Methane (CH4) Unique Characteristics and Applications Challenges and Future Prospects Also
Context: The government is working on a 100-day agenda for Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. More on the news Under the 100-day agenda AMRUT AMRUT Mission 2.0
Context: Recently, the Odisha government approved planting of palm trees to combat the rising fatalities caused by lightning strikes About the Initiative: Lightning Fatalities in Odisha: Why Lightning strikes are
Context: In July, India imported 2.08 million barrels per day (bpd) of Russian crude oil, the highest since June of the previous year. More on news Significance of buying oil