The Genome India project, aimed at creating a genetic map of the country Subject: Science and tech Section: Biotech Context: The government’s Genome India initiative on Tuesday (February 27) announced the successful sequencing of 10,000 whole genomes of healthy persons from across the country, creating a genetic map of the population. More on […]
Daily Prelims Notes 28 February 2024 Table Of Contents ‘10000 genome’ project completed, says govt. New found ‘obelisks’ join viruses, viroids as third unusual life form African leaders demand financial systems reform; launch ‘Africa Club’ at 37th African Union Summit Google DeepMind’s Genie Entire country has been taken for a ride’: SC issues […]
Former Supreme Court judge Justice AM Khanwilkar is new Lokpal Chairperson Subject: Polity Section: National Body Context: President of India Draupadi Murmu has appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice AM Khanwilkar as the Chairperson of the Lokpal, Live Law reported. Details: The Lokpal is an anti-corruption body that is authorised to investigate corruption charges against top public […]
Turning mushrooms into gold? Goa researchers claim breakthrough in producing nanoparticles Subject: Science and tech Section: Nanotechnology Context: Two researchers in Goa have said that they synthesize gold nanoparticles from a wild mushroom species that is widely eaten as a delicacy in the coastal state. More on news: The research, titled ‘Biosynthesis and […]
WTO negotiation session on Fisheries Subsidies Subject: IR Section: International organisation Context: The WTO negotiation session on Fisheries Subsidies took place on 27 February in the ongoing Abu Dhabi Ministerial Conference-13. More on news: In these negotiations, India reiterated its long-held positions that responsible and sustainable fisheries is a practice ingrained in the […]
Entire country has been taken for a ride’: SC issues contempt notice to Patanjali over ‘misleading’ ads Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context: The Supreme Court February 27 came down heavily on Patanjali Ayurved for continuing to publish misleading advertisements regarding medicinal cures. Key findings from the case. The bench of Justices Hima Kohli […]
Google DeepMind’s Genie Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT, COMPUTER Context: Google DeepMind has just introduced Genie, a new model that can generate interactive video games from just a text or image prompt. More on news: The research paper ‘Genie: Generative Interactive Environments’ states that Genie is the first generative interactive […]
African leaders demand financial systems reform; launch ‘Africa Club’ at 37th African Union Summit Subject: IR Section: Int. Grouping Context: The 37th African Union Summit concluded on February 18, 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with discussions among heads of state and government members on key issues like education, climate change, and the economy. […]
New found ‘obelisks’ join viruses, viroids as third unusual life form Subject: Science and tech Section: Biotech Context: Scientists at Stanford University have identified a new, remarkably simple form of life, which they have named ‘obelisks,’ positioning it in complexity between viruses and viroids. Details: This discovery emerged from analyzing genetic material from […]