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The debate around gain-of-function research Subject: Science & tech Context: With the re-emergence of the lab-leak origin theory for the SARS-CoV-2, questions are also being raised on what gain-of-function research is, and whether the benefits of conducting such research outweigh the risk of pathogens escaping from labs. Concept: Gain-of-function research refers to the […]
Delimitation Panel for Jammu & Kashmir Subject: Polity Context: The Delimitation Commission for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has kicked off the exercise by writing to all 20 District Commissioners (DC), seeking basic demographic, topographic information as well as the local administration’s impressions of political aspirations of the district. Concept: The […]
National Sickle Cell Conclave on ‘Sickle Cell Disease’ Subject: Science & tech Context: The Minister of Tribal Affairs inaugurated the Second National Sickle Cell Conclave on ‘Sickle Cell Disease’. The Conclave is being held to mark the World Sickle Cell Day observed on 19thJune 2021 every year. Concept: It is characterized by a […]
Governor v/s Chief Minister of State Subject: Polity Context: Recently, the West Bengal Chief Minister has slammed the West Bengal Governor over his letter on post-poll violence. Concept: The Home Department of the West Bengal government said the Governor’s act of making the letter public was violative of all established norms, and disrupts […]
Billions Of cicadas have emerged across eastern parts of the United States Subject: Science & tech Context : Periodical cicadas, so called because of their 13- or 17-year life cycle, most of which is spent underground, emerge from their earthy digs to romance, reproduce and retire. This year is the year of the […]
After 45 years Odisha Welcomes Gharial hatchlings Subject: Environment Context: Recently, Odisha has seen natural nesting of gharials for the first time since they were introduced in its rivers back in 1975. Concept: Odisha had become the only state to have all the three species of the reptile i.e. freshwater gharials, muggers and […]
Coating carbon on lithium metal oxide electrode can double battery life Subject : Science & tech Context : Researchers have developed a non-expensive way to coat carbon on lithium metal oxide electrodes for lithium-ion batteries. The life of the lithium-ion cells prepared using these electrode materials is expected to be doubled due to […]
Indian Certification of Medical Devices (ICMED) Plus Scheme Subject : Governance Context : Recently, the Quality Council of India (QCI), and the Association of Indian Manufacturers of Medical Devices (AiMeD) have added further features to the ICMED. Concept : Indian Certification of Medical Devices (ICMED) Plus Scheme It had been launched for Certification […]
UDYOG AADHAAR MEMORANDUM (UAM) Subject : Governance Context : Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Extends Validity of Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum from 31st March, 2021 to 31st December, 2021. Concept : The Ministry for MSME in September 2015 notified Udyog Aadhaar to ensure ease of registration and wider coverage of MSMEs to […]
Inland Vessel Bill 2021 Subject : Economy / Legislations Context : The Union Cabinet has given the nod to the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021, which will replace the Inland Vessels Act, 1917. The Bill will regulate safety, security and registration of inland vessels. Concept : Key features of the Bill: It provides for […]