The warming Arctic Ocean is bringing more snowfall to Siberia, shows study Subject: Environment Context- Some parts of northern Eurasia have been witnessing increased snow cover over the past decades, even as rising air temperatures are already melting glaciers and polar ice caps in an interesting paradox. Research analysis- The climate change-induced melting […]
Malady to a miracle: Leprosy bacteria grow liver in armadillos, gives hope for human organ regeneration Subject: Environment Context- Leprosy has long been associated with a life of ostracism. However, the bacteria causing this debilitating disease may offer some hope on the regenerative medicine horizon. About Leprosy- Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s […]
Life of Plastic: India is not collecting and recycling its polymer waste properly; here is how Subject: Environment Context- India’s plastic waste nightmare is because the country is not properly collecting and recycling the trash, thus leading to lethal plastic pollution, according to a new report by Delhi-based think-tank, Centre for Science and […]
No statutory bar on bodies with religious names to register as parties Subject : Polity Context : The Election Commission has told the Supreme Court that “there is no express provision which bars associations with religious connotations to register as political parties under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act-1951”. Concept […]
ISRO Launches PSLV C-54/EOS-06 Mission Subject : Science and Technology Context : The Indian Space Research Organization launched PLV-C54/EOS-06 Mission with Oceans-3 and eight nanosatellites on board from Sriharikota spaceport. Concept : The PLV-C54/EOS-06 Mission includes EOS-06 (Oceans-3), plus eight nanosatellites which are BhutanSat, ‘Anand’ from Pixxel, Thybolt two numbers from Dhurva Space […]
QR Code for Drugs Subject : Science & technology Context : Government of India has recently introduced quick response (QR) codes to ensure authenticity and traceability of 300 common drug brands. Concept : A week ago, the Centre had mandated that the country’s 300 top brands sport […]
Narcoanalysis VS Polygraph analysis Subject: Science and technology Context : Shraddha Murder Case, Polygraph analysis: Itis based on the assumption that physiological responses that are triggered when a person is lying are different from what they would be otherwise. Instruments like cardio-cuffs or sensitive electrodes are attached to the person, and variables such as […]
Follow-on public offer (FPO) Subject: Economy Context: Adani Enterprises Ltd, the flagship company of billionaire Gautam Adani, on Friday said its board has approved raising up to ₹20,000 crore through a follow-on public offer, or FPO, the company said in a stock exchange filing Concept : The applicability of minimum promoters’ contribution norm and […]
Food distribution scheme Subject : Government Schemes Context: The department of expenditure will likely recommend halting the pandemic-era free foodgrain programme. Details: If the free foodgrain scheme is not extended further, we expect the fiscal deficit to be restricted to 6.4% of GDP for FY23 Concept: Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) […]
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MNREGA) Subject : Government Schemes Context: India’s Rural development ministry has formed a panel to revamp its only job guarantee scheme in the hope of directing more work to the country’s poorer regions. Details: The revaluation of the scheme comes as rural unemployment in India […]