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WHO sees ‘high risk’ of polio virus spreading across Gaza, assessment underway Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 had been isolated from environmental samples from sewage, in war-ravaged Gaza. More about News: There is a high risk of spreading of the circulating vaccine-derived polio virus in Gaza, […]
Gujarat gears up for cheetah breeding centre at Banni as CZA gives green signal Sub: Env Sec: Protected Areas Context: Central Zoo Authority (CZA) approved a cheetah conservation breeding centre in Gujarat’s Banni grasslands to reintroduce cheetahs after decades. The centre will house 16 cheetahs, aiming to restore India’s wildlife heritage. Project Details […]
Centre defends fact-check unit, says right to correct information important Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: Defending the formation of a fact-checking unit (FCU), the Union government said in the Bombay High Court on July 24 that the right to know factually correct information and the right to not be misled were equally important […]
Andhra Pradesh to get ₹15000 crore for capital Amaravati Subject: GEO Sec: Eco geo Context: Centre has committed to develop A.P.’s capital Amaravati and would develop the multipurpose irrigation project Polavaram which is supposed to be the lifeline of the State. More on News: Centre of the dismal financial situation in the State […]
Drug used to treat clots can protect against cobra venom damage Subject: Sci Sec: Health Context: Researchers have found that Tinzaparin has significantly reduced damage to human cells due to spitting cobra venom. What is snake venom and how does it kill cells? Snake venom is a complex mixture of proteins, enzymes, peptides, […]
Cough syrup samples fail quality tests: central drug regulator’s report Subject: Sci Sec: Health Context: The CDSCO report classified these batches as “not of standard quality” (NSQ) due to issues with diethylene glycol (DEG), ethylene glycol (EG), assay, microbial growth, pH, and volume. Some of these samples contained the same toxins found in […]
Budget provides customs duty exemptions for three cancer treatment drugs Subject: Sci Sec: Health Context: Union government has continued its emphasis on tackling non-communicable diseases, and allocating funds for research in the healthcare sector, with Finance Minister announcing customs duty exemptions on three cancer treatment drugs — Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib, and Durvalumab. More […]
US Arctic Strategy 2024 to prevent Russia, China from exploiting icy northern region Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: The new Arctic Strategy 2024 of the US aims to enhance surveillance, intelligence capabilities, and cooperation with allies in the Arctic to counter potential threats from Russia and China. Details: Eight nations have […]
Supreme Court delivers split verdict on nod for GM mustard Sub: Sci Sec: Biotech Context: The Supreme Court issued a split verdict on the Centre’s 2022 decision to grant conditional approval for the environmental release of genetically modified (GM) mustard crops. Details: Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Sanjay Karol called for the Centre to […]
A green wealth tax in Budget 2024 Sub: Env Sec: Climate change Indian Green Deal (IGD) About Proposed development model focusing on just, inclusive, and sustainable growth. IComponents Green energy, infrastructure, and care economy (health and education). Spending Allocation 5% on infrastructure, 3% on care economy, and 2% on green energy. Funding IGD […]