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30-year study links ultra-processed food to higher risk of early death Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: According to U.S. observational study, Higher consumption of most ultra-processed foods is linked to a slightly higher risk of death. About the study: Compared with participants in the lowest quarter of ultra-processed food intake (average […]
Will cattle be the next evolutionary lab for flu host-switching? Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: H5N1 virus, which was first detected in dairy cattle in Texas in late March, has rapidly spread to 37 herds in nine States in the U.S. as of May 7. About the recent study: The U.S. […]
Early clinical trial sheds light on regulatory T cell therapies Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: Results from a new clinical trial shed light on the performance of infusions of immune-calming regulatory T cells for children with type 1 diabetes. Results of the trials: The trial shows that a single dose of […]
What are the rules on contesting seats? Sub: Polity Sec: Elections Context: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced that he would contest from Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh, although he is also contesting the election from Wayanad, Kerala. Provisions for contesting the election on more than one seat: According to the sub-section, 33 (7) […]
How is India streamlining the pharma sector? Sub: Polity Sec: National body Context: India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has recently taken back the authority previously granted to State licensing bodies for issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for the production of unapproved, banned, or new drugs for export purposes. Details: This centralization […]
The Karnataka HC ruling on EPF benefits Sub: Polity Sec: National body Context: The Karnataka High Court recently invalidated the provisions (paragraph 83 of the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 and paragraph 43A of the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995) allowing for the inclusion of foreign workers in India’s Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), citing […]
Charges framed against Brij Bhushan: what does this mean in legal process? Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context: A trial court judge in Delhi framed charges against BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh under Sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her […]
India backs Palestine’s bid for full UN membership Subject: IR Section: Int Org Context: A resolution was passed in the United Nations with an overwhelming majority supporting full membership of Palestine and pressing the Security Council to give “favourable consideration” to the bid. Details of the resolution: Resolution: ‘Admission of new Members to […]
Polish farmers march in Warsaw against EU climate policies and the country’s pro-EU leader Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: In Warsaw, Poland, a significant protest by farmers took place against the European Union’s Green Deal and its impact on agriculture. Farm protests across Europe: Farmers from at least nine European countries […]
Could bird flu turn into the next pandemic? Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Avian Influenza or Bird flu: It is a highly contagious viral disease affecting several species of food-producing birds (chickens, turkeys, quails, guinea fowl, etc.), as well as pet birds and wild birds. Occasionally mammals, including humans, may contract avian […]