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China moves its nationals into its vacant ‘defense villages’ along LAC Subject: IR Section: Places in new Context: Chinese nationals have started occupying several of their model “Xiaokang” border defense villages across India’s north-eastern borders which the country has been building along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) since 2019. More on news: […]
What did Trump say about NATO funding and what is Article 5? Subject: IR Section: International organisation Context: NATO is a “sacred commitment” for the US, President Joe Biden has said as he slammed his predecessor Donald Trump for his recent remarks encouraging Russia to attack certain nations. More on news: Former US […]
PM Modi to inaugurate BAPS temple in UAE Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the BAPS Mandir, a stunning architectural marvel which is Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple. More on news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the sprawling Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, built by the Bochasanwasi […]
Does updating COVID-19 vaccines frequently have any benefits? Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health About News: Researchers update the composition of influenza vaccines every six months to match the strains of the virus that are circulating in the wild, so that the shots may provide protective immunity against the flu. But despite their […]
COP14: Draft resolutions on the Atlas on animal migratory species, and maltreatment of seabirds submitted Subject: Environment Section: International conventions Context: At the 14th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (COP14) held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, draft decisions were submitted on the development of […]
Scientists seek more protections for ‘living fossil’ Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: Environmental groups are advocating for endangered species protection for the American horseshoe crab, citing threats from commercial exploitation, habitat loss, and climate change. Details: These ancient marine arthropods, not true crabs but closer to spiders and scorpions, have seen […]
MSP guarantee across crops can raise income and demand Subject: Economy Section: National economy and National Income Context: CRISIL Market Intelligence & Analytics has said that Guaranteeing a Minimum Support Price (MSP) across crops would support farm incomes and spur consumption demand, estimating the “real cost” of such a guarantee at around ₹21,000 […]
The untapped potential of stem cells in menstrual blood Subject: Science and tech Section: Biotechnology Context Approximately 20 years ago, biologist Caroline Gargett discovered two types of cells in the endometrium through rigorous microscopy examination, suspected to be adult stem cells due to their regenerative capabilities. The discovery of these cells, known as […]
Clause in draft India-EFTA pact may hit drug industry Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Context: A clause in a draft free trade agreement text being negotiated between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) could delay access to affordable, generic versions of patented drugs in India by a minimum of six years. […]
On the rights of forest-dwellers Subject: Environment Section: Environmental laws and Institutions Context: The notification of the Thanthai Periyar Sanctuary in Erode district of Tamil Nadu triggered concerns among forest-dwellers around it. They expressed fear that this may lead to their rights under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of […]