Subject: Science & tech Context: From a llama named Cormac, researchers at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) have isolated a set of tiny antibodies, or “nanobodies”, that hold promise against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Concept: At least one of these nanobodies could prevent infections and detect virus particles by grabbing hold of SARS-CoV-2 […]
Subject : Economy Context : In the wake of setting stronghold principles for staples, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has advised standards for passable degrees of micronutrients for fortifying food items that are processed. Concept : The FSSAI has confined the measure of fortification to be added to 15 to 30 […]
Subject : Current Events Context :This year, Kisan Diwas takes place against the backdrop of intensifying farmers’ protests on the borders of the national capital. Concept : The National Famers Days or Kisan Diwas is celebrated every year in India on the 23rd of December. 23rd December was chosen to honour the birth anniversary of […]
Subject : Geography Context : On 21 December 2020, almost all the viewers across the world seen the two gas giants very close to each other, while they will still be hundreds of millions of miles apart in space. Concept : After nearly 400 years, Saturn and Jupiter – the two largest planets in our […]
Subject: Environment Context: The Ministry of Environment along with the Wildlife Conservation Society, India, has come up with a unique initiative — a “firefly bird diverter” for overhead power lines in areas where Great Indian Bustard (GIB) populations are found in the wild. Concept: The GIB is one of the most critically threatened species in […]
Daily Prelims Topic Masinagudi elephant corridor Atal Incubation Centres Seed Replacement Rate Electoral bonds National Commission for Protection of Child Rights Gir Wild Life sanctuary Hawaii’s Kilaueavolcano NIH-CoVnb-112 (nanobody) Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn Social Commerce Daily Facts Food Subsidy The subsidy burden for rice and wheat (2020-21) alone is estimated to […]