Neelakurinji becomes a ‘threatened species’ Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Context: IUCN has officially added Neelakurinji to its list of threatened species. The latest global assessment confirms its threatened status in the Vulnerable (Criteria A2c) category of the IUCN. This is the first ever Global Red List assessment for the species. About […]

    Hidden dangers of irrational use of antibiotics on microbiome Sub: Sci Sec: Human health Context: Antibiotics are often hailed as miracle drugs, capable of curing once-deadly infections and saving countless lives but due to overuse and misuse of antibiotics in humans, animals, and agriculture there are severe and often overlooked consequences. What are […]

    New mpox clade Ib disproportionately affects children Sub: Sci Sec: Human health Context: The ongoing multinational mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) outbreaks continue to be a significant threat to public health systems across the world. What is Mpox (monkeypox)? Mpox is  a viral zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus which was first […]

    The joint India-U.S. mission to fly two Gaganyatris to the ISS Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Context: As participants of the Axiom-4 mission, Shubhanshu Shukla or Prashanth Nair will fly to the ISS along with two other astronauts. More on the news? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that two of the […]

    Daily Prelims Notes 11 August 2024 Table Of Contents The joint India-U.S. mission to fly two Gaganyatris to the ISS New mpox clade Ib disproportionately affects children Hidden dangers of irrational use of antibiotics on microbiome Neelakurinji becomes a ‘threatened species’ Waqf Bill: Clarity sought on terms of reference of JPC Glacial lakes […]

    Topic 1: Are freebies double edge sword? Topic 2: Can India avoid the Middle Income Trap