Current Affairs 28th February 2025
Current affairs 28th February 2025 by Saurabh Pandey Sir
Overview of Exploration
🌊 Area of Exploration: A total of 9,990.96 sq km in the Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu, is included in a new hydrocarbon exploration tender.
📜 Tender Details: Part of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas’s 10th round of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy, covering 25 offshore areas totaling 191,986 sq km.
🏆 Largest Bid Round: The largest acreage offered in a single bid round under the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy regime.
📅 Application Deadline: Companies can submit bids for exploration rights until July 31, 2025. Environmental and Community Concerns
🐢 Environmental Concerns: Potential harm to marine life and local fishing, particularly in the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, which hosts endangered species.
🔊 Impact of Surveys: Noise from surveys may disturb marine species, as expressed by environmental activist Satheesh Lakshmanan.
🌍 Community Impact: The exploration push may threaten local communities’ livelihoods and cause irreversible environmental damage. Sea Turtle Conservation Study in India. Study Overview
🐢 Conducted by: Dakshin Foundation and IISc Duration: 2008 to 2024 Focus: Sea turtle populations and conservation along India’s coasts Population Trends
📈 Species: Olive Ridley turtles Status: Populations are stable or growing Implication: Positive news for conservation efforts Climate Change Impact
🌡 Issue: Rising sand temperatures Effect: Higher birth rate of female Olive Ridley turtles Concern: Gender imbalance Gender Imbalance Risks
⚖ Problem: Skewed gender ratio Risk: Threatens long-term viability due to reproductive challenges Other Species
🌊 Included: Leatherback and Green turtles Importance: Highlighting their ecological role in Indian waters. Arribada Phenomenon
🏖 Event: Massive nesting of Olive Ridley turtles Recent Counts: 400,000 to 500,000 at Rushikulya Ongoing Monitoring
🔍 Importance: Continuous monitoring is crucial Objective: Address threats to coastal and oceanic habitats Summary: The study reveals stable Olive Ridley turtle populations but highlights concerns over climate change and gender imbalance, emphasizing the need for ongoing conservation efforts.
Tattooing long term impact
Long-term Effects
Over time, macrophages continue to try to remove the pigment, but not all of it is eliminated. Instead, the ink becomes trapped in the macrophages and fibroblast cells or remains nestled between collagen fibers. While studies haven’t definitively linked tattoos to cancer, concern about ink composition persist. Some inks contain carcinogenic heavy metals, making it essential to choose your tattoo artist and ink wisely.
Safety Concerns in Tattooing
Complications Post-Tattoo
Getting a tattoo isn’t just about the design; it’s also about safety. Complications can arise after a tattooing session, including healing problems, local infections, and even bacterial or viral issues like staphylococcus or hepatitis. If sterilization protocols aren’t strictly followed, the risks increase significantly. Allergic Reactions Allergic reactions are another concern. It, a leading expert in tattooing, notes that these reactions can manifest as painful, swollen lumps in shades of red, pink, or violet. Black ink reactions are often granulomatous and could indicate underlying conditions like sarcoidosis. If you have pre-existing skin conditions like psoriasis or vitiligo, it’s crucial to consult with a professional before
