Fluoxetine: A recent study has revealed that long-term exposure to fluoxetine (Prozac) can significantly disrupt the behaviour and reproductive traits of the male guppy fish. Fluoxetine is a common antidepressant medication. It inhibits the uptake of serotonin by nerve cells (neurons) and helps people with depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. At low concentrations, fluoxetine […]
Month: September 2024
Poba Reserve Forest
Poba Reserve Forest: The Poba Reserve Forest in Assam’s Dhemaji district will soon be notified as a wildlife sanctuary. Poba Reserve Forest is a rainforest located in the northeastern part of Assam. The Reserved Forest (RF) was created in the year 1924 and covers an area of 10,221 hectares. Towards the north are the foothills […]
Anti-Dumping Duty
Anti-Dumping Duty: The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently recommended imposing an anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil imported from China. Anti-Dumping Duty is a protectionist tariff that a domestic government imposes on foreign imports that it believes are priced below fair market value. Dumping is a process wherein a company exports a product at […]
Foot-And-Mouth Disease : Free Zones
Foot-And-Mouth Disease : Free Zones The Union government recently decided to establish foot-and-mouth disease-free zones in eight States — Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral diseaseof livestock that has a significant economic impact. The disease affects cattle, swine, sheep, goats, […]
Formation Of 5 New Districts In Ladakh
Formation Of 5 New Districts In Ladakh: The Ministry of Home Affairs Minister granted “in-principle approval” for the formation of five new districts in Ladakh, increasing the Union Territory’s total number of districts to seven.The five new districts are Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. This move, aimed at improving governance and development in the […]
Shilp Didi Mahotsav
Shilp Didi Mahotsav: The Union Minister of Textiles visited the ‘Shilp Didi Mahotsav’ at Dilli Haat, New Delhi, showcasing the government’s dedication to empowering female artisans (known as Shilp Didis) through the Shilp Didi Programme. The office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under the aegis of Ministry of Textiles has launched the ‘Shilp Didi Programme’ on […]
Orcas
Orcas: A group of Orcas had attacked a sailboat off the coast of Spain. Since 2020, over 700 interactions between orcas and boats near the Strait of Gibraltar have been recorded. Some scientists believe orcas may be targeting boats as a form of play, where young orcas learn and repeat new behaviours. Some scientists theorise […]
Right To Disconnect : Australia
Right To Disconnect : Australia Australia has granted millions of workers the legal right to disconnect from their jobs outside work hours, unless deemed unreasonable. This law, similar to those in Europe and Latin America, allows workers to ignore after-hours contact from employers, promoting work-life balance. ‘Right to Disconnect’: Promotes work-life balance. Reduces employee burnout […]
World Gold Council : In News
World Gold Council : In News The World Gold Council (WGC) has increased India’s gold consumption projection for 2024 to 850 tonnes from 750 tonnes. This revision is due to favourable monsoon conditions and a reduction in gold import duty. The rise in demand, mainly driven by jewellery purchases, is expected to continue through Diwali-Dhanteras. […]
Anubhav Awards
Anubhav Awards: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) organised the 7th Anubhav Awards ceremony to recognise the contribution made by Central Government employees while in service. The Anubhav Awards, initiated by the DoPPW, is designed to recognize and document the experiences of retiring and retired Central Government employees. Launched in March 2015 on […]
