Subject : Science & tech Concept : The system CRISPR-Cas9 acts on genetically modified molecules like a process of cut-and-paste. A special position is found on the DNA strand with genetic codes, which must be modified or “fixed”. Using the Cas9 protein acting like a pair of scissors, gene is removed from the strand. A […]
Subject : Social issue Context : Arunachal Pradesh recorded the best sex ratio in the country, while Manipur recorded the worst, according to the 2018 report on “Vital statistics of India based on the Civil Registration System” published by the Registrar-General of India. Concept : Sex ratio at birth is the number of females born […]
Subject : International Relations Context : India and the U.S. are looking to undertake training of military personnel for the missions from Southeast Asian countries on the lines of the ongoing initiative for African countries. Concept : India has consistently been among the top troop contributing nations to the UN and is the fifth largest […]
Subject : Polity Context : Former Chief Election Commissioner called for a ban on opinion polls and also suggested counting of votes from the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Concept : Opinion polls are survey researches to determine voter preference among the candidates running for office and […]
Subject : Economy Context : The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a mega trade bloc comprising 15 countries led by China, that came into existence said India would have to write expressing “intention” to join the organisation to restart negotiations for membership. Concept : Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a free trade agreement (FTA) […]
Subject : Polity Context : Over 1,200 tribals Mysuru district stare at an uncertain future as their review petition for recognition of their claims over forest land under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, has been rejected by the local authorities. Concept : The act was passed in […]
SALIENT FEATURES OF INDIAN SOCIETY – UNITY IN DIVERSITY: Unity in diversity is used as an expression of harmony and unity between dissimilar individuals or groups. It is a concept of “unity without uniformity and diversity without fragmentation” that shifts focus from unity based on a mere tolerance of physical, cultural, linguistic, social, religious, political, […]
Table Of Contents GARIB KALYAN ROZGAR ABHIYAN SAANSAD ADARSH GRAM YOJANA NATIONAL SEED FUND DDY – GKY PM VAN DHAN YOJANA SWAMI VIVEKANANDHA 1. GARIB KALYAN ROZGAR ABHIYAN Subject: Govt Schemes Concept: Beneficiaries: The scheme will empower and provide livelihood opportunities to the returnee migrant workers and rural citizens who have […]
Subject: Culture Context: PM Modi unveiled a life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda on JNU campus through videoconferencing. Concept: Swami Vivekananda is credited with introducing the West to the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga. He worked in the field of social service. He spoke to people in India and urged them to eliminate the caste […]
Subject: Govt Schemes Concept: Objective: to help increase tribal income through Value Addition. This is a Market Linked Tribal Entrepreneurship Development Program for forming clusters of tribal SHGs and strengthening them into Tribal Producer Companies has been launched with participation from all the 27 States from the Country. The Van DhanVikas Kendra will be established […]