Context: Research shows that prokaryotes are likely to thrive in warming oceans, impacting marine ecosystems and climate change efforts. Key Findings of the Research: About the Prokaryotes: Role of Prokaryotes
Context: The thawing of Arctic permafrost due to climate change is releasing significant amounts of toxic mercury into the environment. Key Findings: Mercury Release and Environmental Impact About the study:
Context: Recently, the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare (DOPPW) has launched an online Pension Sanction & Payment Tracking System called 'BHAVISHYA'. More on the news: About BHAVISHYA Features: Impact: Also Read:
Context: Over 520 stakeholders, including farmers , environmental groups, industry associations, etc have urged the MoEFCC to start consultations for a national policy on genetically modified (GM) crops. Supreme Court
Context: Recently, ISRO successfully launched its latest earth observation satellite, EOS-08, on a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota . More on the News: The launch marks
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has launched the Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP). Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) Key Features: What are Tugs? Standardization: The Standing Specification Committee (SSC) will
Context: In the 78th Independence Day speech, the Prime Minister presented a visionary agenda for India’s future. Key Highlight of the Speech: The Prime Minister outlined a set of forward-looking
Context: The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has taken significant steps in enhancing the capacity building of government employees through Mission Karmayogi. More in the News: Key Achievements: About Mission Karmayogi:
Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) for the second time in two years. More on the News: About Mpox: Historical Context and Current
Context: The Ministry of Jal Shakti recently launched Version 2.0 of the ‘FloodWatch India’ mobile app, enhancing public access to vital flood information across the country. More in the News: About the