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Biotech KISAN Programme Subject: Governance Context: Recently, a Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has issued a Special Call for North East Region as a part of its Biotech KISAN Programme. Concept: It aims to understand the local problems of the NER farmers and provide scientific solutions to those problems. It will focus on the […]
Retreating monsoon rains a global phenomenon can help study climate change Subject : Geography Context: Rainfall during retreating monsoon, which parts of south India experiences every year, is not a local anomaly and is global in nature and scale, according to a recent study by the University of Sydney. Concept: Retreating Monsoon Season […]
Alternatives like RBI printing currency Subject: Economics Context : Last week, T V Narendran, the CEO and Managing Director of Tata Steel Limited as well as the new president of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), urged the government to provide a fresh fiscal stimulus to boost demand in the economy Concept: CII […]
Summer Solstice Subject: Geography Context: The summer solstice happened today around 9:02 am on Monday (Indian Standard Time). Concept: Summer Solstice Solstice means “sun stands still” in Latin. The longest day of 2021 for those living north of the Equator is June 21. This day is characterized by a greater amount of energy […]
Moderna Vaccine elicits immune response in infant model: study Subject : Science & tech Context : The results, published in Science Immunology, suggest that vaccines for young children are likely important, safe tools to curtail the pandemic, according to the researchers. Concept : A group of scientists reported that the Moderna mRNA vaccine […]
Bharatiya Shiksha Board Subject: Governance Context: The idea to establish a new national school board, on the lines of CBSE, for “swadeshikaran (indigenisation)” of education was first mooted by Ramdev Concept: About BSB Its objective is to standardize Vedic Education through drafting syllabus, conducting examinations and issuing certificates. BSB will also be assigned […]
Road to sainthood for Robert Schuman- the ‘father of Europe’ Subject: History Context: Pope Francis on Saturday approved a decree declaring the “heroic virtues″ of Schuman, a devout Catholic during his life. He can now be called “venerable” by Catholics, one of the many steps in the long process to be recognised as […]
India misrepresenting ICJ verdict in Jadhav case Subject : International Organisations Context : Pakistan on Saturday accused India of “misrepresenting” the verdict of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the KulbhushanJadhav case and asserted that it was ready to fulfil all obligations under international law. Concept : The International Court of Justice […]
Ancient texts didn’t bar anyone from temple rites Subject : Art & culture Context: Kalaiarasi Natarajan writes, politician need not to go to temples or worship God. He is blessed if his actions improve the lives of the poor and those facing discrimination. That is why I appreciate the decision of the DMK […]
Are your staple rice and wheat losing their nutrients? Subject : Science & tech Context : Researchers from various institutes under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Bidhan Chandra KrishiViswavidyalaya found depleting trends in grain density of zinc and iron in rice and wheat cultivated in India. Concept : The team […]