Hypertension: a ticking time bomb in Indian adolescents Subject :Science and Technology Hypertension- Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of the body’s arteries, the major blood vessels in the body. Hypertension is when blood pressure is too high. It is defined as having systolic blood pressure level […]
Climate change drives dengue in France Subject :Environment Impact of climate change on Dengue- Dengue-endemic countries will see increased dengue cases through faster viral amplification, and increased vector survival, reproduction and biting rates. Longer period of spread Increased temperature will allow vector and virus to spread to countries that are currently free […]
Royal Bengal Tiger count rises to 75 in Andhra Pradesh Subject: Environment In the news- Rise in the population of Royal Bengal Tiger- As per the All India Tiger Estimation taken up in 2022, the population of Royal Bengal Tigers has increased by 60% (73 in number) in Nagarjuna Sagar Srisailam Tiger […]
INCOIS keeps watch on Barren Island volcano Subject :Geography Context- The volcano on the Barren Island of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands is being closely watched by the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC) of the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), to check for signs of an eruption which could […]
400th anniversary of Lachit Barphukan Subject : Culture/ History Context: Assam CM launched Launched an event for the 400th birth anniversary celebration of the Lachit Barphukan. Concept: Lachit Borphukan, born on November 24, 1622, was a commander and Bophukan (councillor) in the Ahom Kingdom, which reigned present-day Assam for over 600 years […]
Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology Subject : Science & tech Context :A website and app by the Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology will update technical terminology in Indian languages in keeping with the National Education Policy, which advocates teaching in the mother tongue and local languages as far as possible. Concept […]
NGO Pratham gets Indira Gandhi Prize Subject : Awards and Recognitions Context : Former Vice-President Hamid Ansari presented the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development of 2021 to Pratham, an NGO functioning in the field of education. Concept : The award is in recognition of Pratham’s work in ensuring quality education […]
Appointment of Election Commissioner Subject : Polity Context : Former secretary of the Ministry of Heavy Industries Arun Goel has been appointed as the Election Commissioner. Concept : Appointment & Tenure of Election Commissioners The Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other Election Commissioners if any, […]
Daily Practice Sheet 20 November 2022 Current Affairs Based GS 1: History Discuss the contribution of Birsa Munda to tribal rights movement and freedom struggle movement. GS 1: Geography What is a tsunami? Discuss the causes and effects. GS 2: Polity Critically examine the appointment and removal system of Election Commission (Chairperson and […]