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Breakthrough in Protein Design and Structure Prediction Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Sub : Sci Sec: Chemistry Why in News The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded jointly to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper for their ground breaking contributions in computational protein design and structure prediction. The award highlights […]
Carbon-Trapping Sedimentary Rock from Slag: A New Hope for Carbon Sequestration Sub : Geo Sec: Geomorphology Why in News Recent studies have highlighted the formation of a new type of sedimentary rock from coastal slag deposits, which is capable of capturing carbon dioxide through a process called mineral carbonation. This discovery is crucial […]
RBI Proposes New Repository to Address Climate Risk Data Gaps Sub : Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Introduction of RB-CRIS: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a new data repository called the Reserve Bank – Climate Risk Information System (RB-CRIS). The repository aims to bridge the existing gaps in climate-related data for […]
RBI Holds Rate at 6.5% and Shifts Policy Stance to ‘Neutral’ Sub : Eco Sec: Monetary Policy RBI Maintains Benchmark Rate: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has held the benchmark interest rate at 6.5% for the 10th consecutive monetary policy review since April 2023. This decision indicates stability in monetary policy while […]
Govt okays universal supply of fortified rice till December 2028; concerns regarding indiscriminate supply without health warnings remain Sub : Sci Sec: Health Context: The Centre has approved the continuation of universal fortified rice distribution under all Union government schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), from July 2024 to December […]
Global wildlife numbers have declined 73% since 1970, says WWF Sub : Env Sec: Biodiversity Context: The World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature’s Living Planet Report (LPR) 2024 highlights a 73% decline in monitored wildlife populations from 1970 to 2020, up from a 69% decline in the 2022 edition. The report emphasises the […]
ASEAN summit calls for an end to violence in Myanmar Sub: IR Sec: Int Grouping Context: The ASEAN summit held in Vientiane addressed ongoing violence and instability in Myanmar following the military coup in February 2021. Leaders urged an immediate cessation of violence and highlighted the importance of dialogue among all parties involved. […]
Australia and New Zealand brace for looming bird flu threat Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: Australia and New Zealand are on high alert for the potential arrival of a destructive strain of H5N1 avian influenza, known as clade 2.3.4.4b, which has devastated bird and mammal populations globally since its emergence in 2020. To […]
CCS clears deals for MQ-9B drones and submarines Sub : Sci Sec: Defence Context: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CSS) approved two high-profile deals for the purchase of 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicles from General Atomics of the U.S. and indigenous construction of two nuclear attack submarines. The purchase […]
Indigenous Amazon activist in Columbia takes his fight to the UN biodiversity forum Sub : Geo Sec: Biodiversity Context: Ecuadoran activist Alex Lucitante, a determined defender of the Amazon rainforest, continues his fight against land-grabbing miners and armed groups threatening his homeland. Later this month, Lucitante will represent Indigenous communities at the COP-16 […]