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DNA nanoball strategy, a low-cost technology Subject: Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Source : Geneng News Context: With just a room-temperature “pot,” a sprinkling of molecules, and a simple electrical device, pathogen DNA detection can now be achieved in under an hour anywhere. DNA nanoball strategy: A new platform using nucleic acids-based diagnostics […]
Kaobal Gali-Mushkoh Valley, the battlefield of Kargil war, opens up for tourists Subject : Geography Section: Places in news Source of this article: In the news: The high-altitude passes of the Gurez valley in north Kashmir are all set to connect with the Mushkoh valley, in Kargil’s Drass Sector, Ladakh, the site of […]
Tamil Nadu and Kerala may join hands to count endangered Nilgiri tahr Subject :Environment Species in news Source: TH Context: Tamil Nadu is in consultation with Kerala to conduct the census of its state animal and southern India’s only mountain ungulate, Nilgiri Tahr. Details: For the first time drones may be used as […]
What are the reasons for the rise in global debt? Subject :Economy Section: External Sector Source: TH Context: Global debt rose to an all-time high of $307 trillion in the second quarter, by the end of June 2023, the Institute of International Finance (IIF) said in a report. Global debt: Global debt refers […]
Xinjiang Province Subject :IR Section: Places in news Context: A prominent Uyghur scholar specializing in the study of her people’s folklore and traditions has been sentenced to to life in prison Who are Uyghur: The Uyghurs are a predominantly Muslim minority Turkic ethnic group, whose origins can be traced to Central and East […]
How the Sikh migration to Canada began Subject :History Section: Modern India Context: Khalistan Movement has taken momentum in Canada after the death of KTF leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar that impacted India-Canada Diplomatic Relations. History of Sikh Migration to Canada: Arrival of Sikhs in Canada (1897): Sikhs’ migration to Canada began with Queen […]
Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Lord Ganesh Festival Subject :History Section: Modern India What is Lord Ganesh Festival: Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, who is a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi. It is a ten-day […]
Hoysala temples on UNESCO heritage list Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: The Hoysala temples at Belur, Halebidu and Somanathapur in Karnataka were officially inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Features of Hoysala Temple: The Hoysala dynasty ruled over […]
Rules of Construction around Protected ASI Monuments, AMASR Act 1958 Subject: History Section: Art and culture Context: A Parliamentary panel has observed that the provision of 100-metre prohibited and 300-metre regulated area around all monuments protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has pitted the local community against these heritage structures in […]
China Targets athletes from Arunachal Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: China Targets athletes from Arunachal. More about the news: On the eve of the 19th Asian Games’ opening ceremony, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur canceled his planned trip to China. The decision was prompted by a troubling incident involving three athletes, […]