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390-year-old lamp post in Nalgonda unravels trade links of Telangana Subject: History Section: Medieval India Context: A 390-year-old Deepastambham (lamp post) discovered on the River Krishna’s edge in Nalgonda district, Telangana, highlights early medieval trade ties. About Deepastambham (lamp post): The 20-foot tall pillar, with hollows for lamps and a multi-lingual inscription, was […]
In breakthrough, neural network ‘explains’ how it found new antibiotic Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and computers Context: Scientists proposed the first artificial neural network, a technology that later led to the birth of deep-learning and artificially intelligent systems like ChatGPT, discovered streptomycin, the world’s first aminoglycoside antibiotic. It would […]
Can’t treat SCs as homogenous group, observes CJI-led Bench Subject: Polity Section: Constitution Context: A seven-judge Constitution Bench, headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, observed that Scheduled Castes cannot be treated as a “homogenous group” for granting reservation as some may have advanced in society while other continue to remain “particularly […]
A history of the Northern Ireland conflict Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: An Irish nationalist made history recently by becoming Northern Ireland’s first minister as the government returned to work after a two-year boycott. The Parliament of Northern Ireland was paralysed over new trade rules between the European Union and the […]
Tripura board allows Kokborok in Roman script in examinations Subject: Geography Section: Human geography Context: Widespread protests by students, indigenous communities, tribal forums, and political parties against the Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE). TBSE agrees to allow Kokborok language exam papers to be written in both Roman and Bangla scripts. Initially, only […]
India to see $67 bn in energy investments in next 5-6 years: PM Subject: Geography Section: Human and economic geo Context: Prime Minister announced India’s aim to increase the share of domestic gas in its primary energy mix from the current 6% to 15% as a move towards more environmentally friendly energy sources. […]
Indigenous CAR-T cell therapy gets rolling: ‘first’ patient is cancer-free Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Chimeric antigen receptor T cells are T cells that have been genetically engineered to produce an artificial T-cell receptor for use in immunotherapy. Chimeric antigen receptors are receptor proteins that have been engineered to give T cells the […]
‘Tax-to-GDP ratio to hit all-time high of 11.7% of GDP in FY25’ Subject: Economy Section: Fiscal economy Context: India’s tax landscape is anticipated to witness significant growth in the coming fiscal year, with the tax-to-GDP ratio expected to reach a historic high of 11.7%. About ‘Tax-to-GDP’ Ratio The tax-to-GDP ratio measures a nation’s […]
Understanding the delimitation exercise Subject: Polity Section: Elections Context: The impending delimitation exercise for Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, based on the first Census after 2026, has sparked discussions and raised pertinent questions. About Delimitation Delimitation entails fixing the number of seats and boundaries of territorial constituencies, including the reservation of seats […]
Rajya Sabha passes Bills to add PVTGs of Odisha, A.P. in ST lists Subject: Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: Rajya Sabha passed the Constitution (STs) Order Amendment Bill 2024 and the Constitution (SCs and STs) Order Amendment Bill 2024, presented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. About the Bills: Among the additions […]