Sunscreens and the Marine Environment
07 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: After three years of research, it’s clear that sunscreens can harm the marine environment. Even at low concentrations, they may cause...
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Places in News: Fiji
07 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Indian President was awarded the Companion of the Order of Fiji, Fiji’s highest civilian honour. She praised the...
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Places in News: Bangladesh
07 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate, has been named as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government. Overview of the...
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Species in News: Rhinoceros Beetle
07 August 2024 | The Study IASOverview of the Species: Taxonomy: Order: Coleoptera Family: Scarabaeidae Subfamily: Dynastinae Also known as: Atlas beetle, Dynastinae, Hercules beetle,...
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New Biomaterial Regrows Damaged Cartilage in Joints
07 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recently, Northwestern University scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage in the knee joints...
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New Method to Predict Amplitude of Upcoming Solar Cycle Enhances Space Weather Forecasting
07 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Astronomers have identified a new correlation using 100 years of solar data from the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory. This discovery...
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A New Vision for the Amazon: Socio-Bioeconomies (SBEs)
07 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Conservationists from Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, the US, and the UK have advocated for a major shift in economic...
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India’s Steel Trade Deficit Surges
07 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: India’s steel trade deficit increased to ₹6,704 crore in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024-25 (Q1 FY25), due...
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Places in News: Lebanon
06 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Several countries have advised their citizens to evacuate Lebanon due to increasing concerns about a potential escalation of conflict...
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Four-Ringed Butterfly: Ypthima Cantliei
06 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recently, a four-ringed butterfly, Ypthima cantliei, has resurfaced in the Namdapha National Park after 61 years. Overview...
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Study of Kindlins Reveals Novel Pathways for Cancer Treatment
06 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent study from the SN Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences in Kolkata, explores the role of Kindlins...
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e-Sankhyiki Portal
06 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) recently unveiled the e-Sankhyiki Portal, a significant step toward improving data...
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World Trade Statistical Review 2023
06 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The World Trade Statistical Review 2023 provides a detailed analysis of recent developments in global trade, against the backdrop...
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Social Forestry Scheme Nagar Van Yojana
06 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change provides funding under the Nagar Van Yojna to support the development...
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NITI Aayog Report on Strategy for the Development of Seaweed
06 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recently, NITI Aayog submitted the report on Strategy for the development of Seaweed Value Chain. Overview of the...
