Subject: Science & tech Concept: About RT-LAMP Technology: RT- LAMP stands for Reverse Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification which produces a high DNA yield (>10μg). This method can produce results in significantly less time, which will increase the throughput of labs in India. The test uses an isothermal setup to create copies of viral DNA for […]

Subject: Geography Concept: Over the years, India’s ability to track the formation of cyclones has improved significantly. There is a network of 12 doppler weather radars (DWR) along India’s coast if one were to begin counting from Kolkata and trawl up to Mumbai — there are 27 in all in the country. Depending on where […]

Subject: International Organization Context: The Asian Development Bank has approved a $300 million policy-based loan to Pakistan to help promote macroeconomic stability in the cash-strapped country. Concept: ADB is a regional development bank established on 19th December 1966. ADB now has 68 members, 49 from within Asia. ADB’s five largest shareholders are Japan and the […]

Subject: Economy Context: The Kerala government has informed the NITI Aayog that the 529.45 km semi-high-speed rail SilverLine from Kochuveli to Kasaragod, estimated to cost ₹63,941 crore, is “viable and feasible”. Concept: The government said the public-private partnership component of the joint venture between the Indian Railways and Kerala would be “improved” and that the […]

    Daily Prelims Topic Silver Line Project SCO Summit ADB GVA & IIP RT LAMP TEST CYCLONE FORECASTING COLD WAVE GITA Daily Mains Mantra NEWSPAPER GS 2: IR Discuss the importance of Central Asian Nations for India .In this context discuss the advantages of being the part of SCO. [Reference: Zee News] SCO has […]