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Case of ‘clade 2’ Mpox confirmed, not part of current WHO emergency: govt. Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: The Union Health Ministry confirmed that a person had tested positive for Mpox caused by the clade 2 strain of the virus. Cause for concern? The ministry says it is a travel-related isolated case and […]
Why do rockets require helium? Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Context: Two NASA astronauts aboard Boeing’s Starliner will stay on the International Space Station for months because of a faulty propulsion system whose problems included helium leaks. SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission has been delayed due to helium issues on ground equipment. Past missions […]
Unlocking the Secrets of Matter: Superfast Studies of the Photoelectric Effect Sub: Sci Sec: Msc Why in News? Recent advancements in the study of the photoelectric effect have led to groundbreaking insights into molecular and atomic structures. Researchers from institutions such as SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Autonomous University of Madrid have made […]
India’s Copper Conundrum: Growing Imports and Overseas Exploration Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Why This is in News India’s copper mining sector is facing challenges due to stagnant domestic production, leading to a surge in copper imports. With copper’s critical role in clean energy technologies and India’s increased reliance on imports, the government […]
Mpox Vaccination in Africa: Addressing the Global Health Challenge Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why this is in News The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicentre of the global mpox outbreak, has received its first batch of vaccines, nearly a month after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the infection a global health […]
New climate finance goal: Technical dialogue commences in Azerbaijan, heated debates expected Sub: Env Sec: Int conventions Climate Finance Talks in Baku: Shaping the Future of Global Climate Funding: From September 9-12, 2024, parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) are meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss a critical […]
On uncommon cyclones in the Arabian Sea Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Cyclone Asna: Asna is a rare cyclone that formed in August 2023, making it the first north Indian Ocean cyclone in August since 1981. What made Asna unique was its origin as a land-born depression that transitioned into a cyclone after moving […]
GST Council’s Review of Tax on Health and Life Insurance Covers Sub: Eco Sec: Fiscal Policy Formation of a Group of Ministers (GoM): A new GoM has been formed to review the 18% GST on health and life insurance premiums. The GoM has a 50-day deadline to submit its recommendations by the end […]
Planetary protection: keeping out ‘toxic aliens’ Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Context: China announced its plan to launch Tianwen-3, its ambitious Mars sample-return mission, by 2028. The mission would abide by the planetary protection principle. What is planetary protection? Planetary Protection is the practice of protecting solar system bodies from contamination by Earth life […]
Registry set up for patients who need hand transplantation Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: India has set up a registry for the first time for patients requiring hand transplantation, which will facilitate the allocation of the donated organ in a transparent manner and on a priority basis. About the registry: The registration will […]