Pythagorean geometry in Vedic-era texts and centuries before Pythagoras Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Sulbasutras described procedures based on knowledge of what we call Pythagoras theorem. While this has long been known, the discussion has been revived after a Karnataka position paper calls the theorem ‘fake news’. Madan Gopal, a retired IAS […]
Spike protein Subject :Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology A study has identified specific mutations within the spike proteins of the novel coronavirus that help Omicron subvariants evade antibodies. These antibodies can be from vaccines or previous COVID-19 infections. Concept: Spike protein protrudes from the surface of a coronavirus, like the spikes of a crown or […]
Species extinction Subject :Environment Section : Biodiversity According to a new research led by the University of Minnesota ,the wave of extinction of species underway across the globe might be more intense than previously thought, Nearly 30 per cent of the species, have been facing global extinction since 1500, according to the new survey […]
Bhitarkanika National Park Subject: Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: A record number of saltwater crocodiles laid eggs during the nesting season this year in Bhitarkanika National Park situated in Odisha’s Kendrapara district, with forest officials counting 122 nests from May 1-June 24, 2022. In 2020 and 2019, we had counted 103 nests. In 2018, we sighted 101 […]
What’s causing mass fish death in India’s ponds and lakes? Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: Every year, several ponds and lakes across various Indian states become sites of mass fish deaths. The primary cause for this phenomenon is water pollution, most often stemming from anthropogenic activities What has led to pollution of ponds […]
Over 1.6 lakh Indians gave up citizenship last year Subject :Polity Section: Constitution Context: Over 1.6 lakh Indians renounced their citizenship in 2021, highest in the past five years, according to information provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Citizenship: Citizenship can be defined as a relationship between an individual and a […]
RBI new four-tiered regulatory framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Subject :Economy Section :Banking The RBI has decided to adopt a simple four-tiered regulatory framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) based on size of deposits, with an aim to strengthen their financial soundness. Details: An expert committee, headed by former RBI deputy governor […]
Factors of falling exchange rate and Impact Subject :Economy Section: External Sector Context: Since the war in Ukraine and consequential rise in the crude oil prices, the indian rupee has steadily lost its value against the dollar Details: While the US dollar has become stronger against all other major currencies including the rupee, […]
Special economic zone Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Context: The department of commerce under the commerce ministry has notified a new rule 43A for WFH in Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006. Details: The work from home rules are applicable to Special Economic Zones, which are areas subject to a set of different economic […]