Verghese Payyapill
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: 95th Death Anniversary of Verghese Payyapill. About: Verghese Payyapill, also known as Payyappilly Varghese Kathanar, was a significant...
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History
Ramalingam Swamigal
05 October 2024 | The Study IASAbout: Ramalingam Swamigal, also known as Vallalar or Thiruvarutprakasa Vallalar Chidambaram Ramalingam, was a prominent Tamil saint and social reformer...
History
Rani Durgavati
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: 500th Birth Anniversary of Rani Durgavati. About: Born on 5 October 1524 in Kalinjar (Banda district, Uttar Pradesh)....
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Heat-tolerant Corals Discovered
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recent research has revealed surprising evidence of variable heat tolerance in corals, a critical finding as the Great Barrier...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
India’s Black Carbon Emissions from Kerosene Lamps
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: India’s use of kerosene lamps as a secondary lighting source releases 12.5 gigagrammes of black carbon annually, contributing to...
Economy
India’s Export Dynamics: Shift from goods exports to Services
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: In July and August 2024, India’s goods exports declined compared to the previous year, with only a marginal growth...
Geography
tropical cyclones – Linked to Long-Term Excess Mortality
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext : tropical cyclones Hurricane Helene recently struck the southeastern coast of the United States, resulting in over 200 confirmed...
Science and Technology
The Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: In rural Maharashtra, a committed team of healthcare professionals is tirelessly fighting against sickle cell disease (SCD), a genetic...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Fruit Fly Brain – Unveiling the Mysteries.
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: A team of scientists published a study in Nature, revealing a complete wiring diagram of the fly species Drosophila...
Science and Technology
AIDS – India’s Critical Role in Ending AIDS by 2030
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext : AIDS The UNAIDS director for the Asia Pacific and other regions emphasised that achieving the Sustainable Development Goal...
Science and Technology
Stem Cell Therapy: A New Hope for Type 1 Diabetes in India
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: Stem cell therapy represents a cutting-edge advancement in regenerative medicine, offering the possibility of a functional cure for Type...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Concerns Over Biodiversity Offsets and Credits
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: A coalition of over 270 civil society organisations and academics raised concerns on October 2, 2024, about biodiversity offsets...
Geography
North Bihar Flood
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: Bihar is facing severe flooding again, affecting 1.18 million people who have been displaced and are relying on air-dropped...
Schemes
Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: Swachh Bharat Mission – India is facing a major challenge with legacy waste, having over 3,000 dump sites throughout...
Art and Culture
Classical Language Status
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Union Cabinet has approved the recognition of five more languages as “Classical Language” expanding India’s list of culturally...
