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High Seas Biodiversity Treaty | |
Sticky Inflation | |
CRISPR-CAS9 | |
LGBTQIA+ IN INDIA | |
Pterosaur | |
General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) | |
Microalgae | |
Nagarahole Tiger Reserve |
GS-III/Environment and Ecology
Source: Down to Earth
Why in News?
Grethel Aguilar, the director general of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), urged countries worldwide “to strive for a fully functional High Seas Biodiversity Treaty”.
Background:-
About HIGH SEAS BIODIVERSITY TREATY
Here are some key points about the treaty:
GS-III/Economy
Source: Indian Express
Why in News?
RBI in its recent monetary policy review decided to retain the repo rate, for eighth time in a row, due to concerns of sticky inflation.
Background:
By maintaining high interest rates, the RBI aims to manage inflation sustainably while considering economic growth and fiscal policies.
GS-III/Science and Technology
Source: Science Daily
Why in News?
Researchers recently used CRISPR-Cas9 to alter photosynthesis for the first time.
GS-II/Polity and Governance
Source: The Indian Express
Why in News?
The Supreme Court has cautioned judges against using the court-ordered counselling of members of the LGBTQ+ community as a way to turn them against their own identity and sexual orientation. In such cases, they are often in distress or have been separated from their partners by their own relatives, it observed.
These measures aim to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ individuals, addressing both their legal and social challenges.
GS-III/Environment and Ecology
Source: Wionews
Why in News?
Paleontologists recently discovered a new species of pterosaur after analysing 100-million-year-old fossilised bones uncovered in western Queensland, Australia.
GS-III/Economy
Source: Business Line
Why in News?
The Telangana High Court has ruled against a taxpayer against whom the revenue department had invoked the General Anti-avoidance Rule (GAAR).
GAAR serves as a comprehensive tool to ensure that all forms of tax reduction through legal yet aggressive planning are scrutinized, thereby strengthening the overall tax system in India.
GS-III/Environment and Ecology
Source: The Hindu
Why in News?
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) scientists have spotlighted the potential of Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF), a protein-rich extract derived from the microalgae ‘Chlorella sorokiniana’, as an ideal ingredient for a wide range of food and feed applications.
Microalgae play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems and have significant ecological, nutritional, and symbiotic importance, making them a valuable resource in both natural and applied sciences.
GS-III/Environment and Ecology
Source: Indian Express
Why in News?
An elephant that was part of the historic Mysuru Dasara celebrations died of electrocution near Karnataka’s Nagarahole Tiger Reserve recently.
About Nagarahole Tiger Reserve:
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