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What are ‘dragon drones’, the latest weapon being used in Russia-Ukraine war? Sub :Sci Sec: Defence Context: A new weapon, nicknamed “dragon drone,” has emerged in the Russia-Ukraine war. Both sides have shared videos showing drones seemingly raining down fire. What are Dragon Drones? Dragon drones release thermite—a mixture of aluminium and iron […]
US to send Israel THAAD missile defence system Sub: Sci Sec: Defence Context: the United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defence battery (THAAD) and troops to Israel amid its ongoing offensive against the Hezbollah. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system: THAAD system is an advanced anti-ballistic missile defence system […]
Rupee Hits Record Low of 84 Against USD: Factors Leading to the Fall and the Outlook Sub :Eco Sec: External sector Rupee’s Record Low: The Indian Rupee ended above 84 per US dollar for the first time on Friday, closing at ₹84.07. Factors Triggering the Slide: Outflows from Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs): Significant […]
2024 Physics Nobel Laureates: Pioneers of Artificial Neural Networks and Their Role in AI Sub : Sci Sec: Awareness in IT and Computers Why in News On October 8, 2024, John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their ground breaking contributions to artificial neural networks (ANNs). Their […]
Impact of Technological Advancements on Protein Studies: Insights from 2024 Chemistry Nobel Laureates Sub : Sci Sec: Awareness in IT and Computers Why in News The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was jointly awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper for their significant contributions to protein research, particularly in protein structure […]
Deadline Set for Nagaland Government’s Response on Creation of Frontier Nagaland Territory Sub : Polity Sec: Federalism Why in News The Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) has issued an October 31, 2024, deadline for the Nagaland government to provide feedback to the Ministry of Home Affairs on the proposal for creating an autonomous […]
Revolutionary Discovery of MicroRNA: Unlocking the Secrets of Gene Regulation Sub : Sci Sec: Biotech Why in News The Nobel Prize in Medicine for 2024 was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their ground breaking discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation. This discovery has opened new doors […]
Charles Correa’s designs were about people, climate Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture Context: The sixth Z-axis conference, organized by the Charles Correa Foundation (CCF), was titled Conversations with Charles Correa: A critical review on six decades of practice, and it reflected on his impressive 60-year career. Z-axis conference: The Z-Axis Conference […]
Modi lauds RSS for its 100-year journey Sub: History Sec: Modern India Context: As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) celebrated its centenary year on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the organization. About RSS: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was founded on September 27, 1925, by K.B. Hedgewar in Nagpur, India. The RSS […]
Emergency contraceptive pills need no prescription Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has denied recent claims suggesting a shift of Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs) from over-the-counter status to prescription-only. There has been no change in the sales and distribution status of ECP brands like I-Pill and Unwanted-72. […]