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Complete organ transplant process in 6-8 weeks, says Delhi HC Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: Delhi High Court has prescribed an ideal timeline of 6-8 weeks to complete the process of transplanting organs from living donors. More on news: Justice Prathiba M Singh said prolonged delays can cause significant mental and […]
Atal Setu: All you need to know about India’s longest sea bridge Subject: Geography Section: Mapping Context: Today, Prime Minister of India will inaugurate the much-awaited Atal Setu, the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) About Atal Setu: The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) or Atal Setu is the longest sea bridge in India […]
Iran seizes oil tanker at center dispute with US Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The Panama-flagged oil tanker Niovi of the US Navy was seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) while passing through the narrow Strait of Hormuz. More on news: Iran has seized a second oil tanker […]
Maharashtra Speaker gives verdict on Shiv Sena split Subject: Polity Section: Parliament and legislature Context: Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar recognised the Shinde faction as the “real Shiv Sena”,while deciding on a set of 54 petitions calling for disqualification of Sena MLAs on both sides. Anti Defection Law: The Tenth Schedule which is popularly […]
Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana Subject: Scheme Section: Vulnerable section Context: Under the Adarsh Gram Component of Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyudaya Yojana, a total of 1834 villages have been Declared as Adarsh Gram during the current FY 2023-24. About the scheme: Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana (PM- AJAY) is a […]
Centre set to roll out vaccine drive to fight cervical cancer Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: The government is set to roll out a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls in the 9-14 years age group. More on news: The immunization drive is planned in three phases over three […]
South Africa’s genocide case against Israel: How will the ICJ decide? Subject: IR Section: International Conventions Context: Israel has promised to defend itself as the World Court is set to hold public hearings in the case brought by South Africa. More on news: Pretoria accuses Israel of committing genocide in contravention of the […]
Darjeeling zoo scripts a success story: With a count of 14, it now has world’s largest number of snow leopards in captivity Subject : Environment Section: Species in news Context: Nearly four decades after Darjeeling zoo began a conservation breeding programme, it now has the world’s largest number of snow leopards in captivity. […]
Maiden embarkation of scientists from Indian Ocean Countries onboard Antarctic expedition – Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) Subject: IR Section: International Conventions Context: Two scientists from Mauritius and one scientist from Bangladesh boarded the vessel at Cape town on 20 Dec 2023 to participate in the 43rd Antarctic expedition of India led by National […]
How a super energetic particle from outer space could help physics Subject: IR Section: International Conventions Context: A cosmic ray that has been dubbed ‘Amaterasu’ appears to have reached the earth from an empty part of the universe. More About News In May 2021, Japanese scientist Toshihiro Fujii discovered a remarkably high-energy cosmic-ray […]