Breast cancer: more insights on how hormonal therapy works Subject: Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Concept: Work carried out by researchers from the Integrated Cancer Genomics Laboratory at the Advanced Centre for Training, Research, and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) in Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Centre has shed more light on the molecular mechanism through […]
SC presses need for reform on tedious bail processes Subject: Polity Section :Constitution Concept: At a recent conference in Varanasi, Justice Kaul said the inflow of bail and remission cases to the Supreme Court was so high that “some kind of revolution” or “out of the box thinking” would be required on the […]
90 fossil nests belonging to India’s largest dinosaurs uncovered – Titanosaurs Subject : Science and Technology Section : Msc Concept : In central India’s Narmada Valley, researchers discovered 92 nesting sites containing a total of 256 fossil eggs belonging to titanosaurs, which were among the largest dinosaurs to ever live. The Lameta Formation, […]
Sea winds erode Sundarbans temple Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Concept: The impact of climate change, especially the increase in air salinity, is eroding the outer wall of Jatar Deul, an 11th century terracotta Shiva temple. It is located at Raidighi in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. According to the Archeological Survey […]
Noble’s Helen: Arunachal Pradesh yields India’s newest butterfly Subject: Environment Section : Species In News Context: The Noble’s Helen, recorded from the Namdapha National Park, is disappearing from its previously known ranges in Myanmar, China, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. More on the News: A swallowtail butterfly disappearing from its previously known ranges […]
Exxon scientists accurately forecast climate change back in the 1970s Subject : Environment Section : Climate Change Context: Climatic collapse as we understand it in our world today could have largely been avoided perhaps if we had listened to Exxon’s forecasts and acted then. More on the News: One of these moments came […]
Soon, Delhi’s air pollution sources to be available in real time Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: Delhi would soon be able to know the different sources of air pollution in Delhi and their percentages on a real-time basis with the Delhi government all set to put the data in the public domain through […]
Daily Practice Sheet 28 January 2023 Current Affairs Based GS 1: Society Discuss the problem of migrant population. GS 1: Geography What is El Nino phenomenon? Discuss its impact on India. GS 2: Polity Discuss the problem of mental health crisis in India. GS 2: IR The Indus Waters Treaty, hailed as […]