CONSERVATION

GS 3 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently announced that India aims to boost the contribution of its manufacturing sector from 12% to 23% over the next two decades, with significant growth driven by sunrise sectors. About Sunrise Industries A sunrise industry refers to a sector that is emerging and positioned …

Context: The Ministry of Mines has released guidelines to establish Centres of Excellence (CoEs) under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) to boost innovation and research in critical mineral technologies. What is NCMM? The National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) is a flagship programme launched in Union Budget 2024–25 to secure …

GS III-Conservation Context: The discovery of Plastic Ice VII provides valuable insights into extreme planetary environments, as reported by The Times of India (ToI). What is Plastic Ice VII? A newly confirmed fourth phase of water, distinct from its conventional solid, liquid, and gaseous states. Forms under extreme conditions—requiring pressures …

GS III-Conservation Context: A large wildfire has recently broken out in the Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary, as reported by The Free Press Journal (FPJ). About Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Situated on the outskirts of Udaipur, Rajasthan, within the Aravalli hills. Historical Significance: Encloses the Sajjangarh Fort, constructed in 1874 by Maharana …

GS 3-Conservation Location: Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India. Establishment: Declared a tiger reserve in 1973 under Project Tiger and a biosphere reserve in 1994. Area: Spans approximately 2,750 sq. km, with a core area of 1,194.75 sq. km and a buffer area of 1,255.25 sq. km. UNESCO Recognition: Part of the …