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President Murmu to inaugurate global meet to discuss future of farmers rights on September 12 Subject: Environment Section: International conventions In the news: President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the global symposium on farmers’ rights organized by the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) in New Delhi. About the […]
IISc scientists develop novel approach to detect and kill cancer cells Subject: Science and technology Section: Msc In the news: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) scientists have developed a new approach to potentially detect and kill cancer cells, especially those which form a solid tumour mass. Hybrid nanoparticles to detect and kill cancer […]
Disaster Relief in India Subject: Polity Section: Msc Context: Uttarakhand asks Centre for declaration of ‘national disaster’ after major floods. Key Points: What qualifies as “national disaster”? There is no official or defined category of “national disasters”. Disasters of this nature come under the 2005 Disaster Management Act, which defines a “disaster” as […]
LSE listing for Indian firms only after norm for listing in IFSC finalised Subject: Economy Section: Capital Market Context:: Government to explore direct overseas listing of Indian firms on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) only after GIFT IFSC listing of domestic firms. Key Points: The government will explore direct overseas listing of Indian […]
India and UK announce Infrastructure Financing Bridge Subject: IR Section: Groupings Key Points: India and UK on Monday announced the launch of the Infrastructure Financing Bridge during 12th Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD), EFD is a collaborative initiative which signifies the continuing commitment of both nations to work in close cooperation towards unlock […]
How the G20 declaration on health includes India’s three priorities and gives a digital push Subject: IR Section: Groupings Introduction: The G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration, released during India’s G20 presidency, prominently features India’s three health priorities and emphasizes digital health innovation. Three Priorities for India’s G20 Presidency: India’s priorities aimed to address […]
New Alzheimer’s Drugs Don’t Deserve the Hype – Here’s Why Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Introduction Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes cognitive decline, memory loss, and behavioral changes, primarily affecting older adults. Introduction to three drugs (aducanumab, lecanemab, and donanemab) that target amyloid, the protein linked to Alzheimer’s […]
The physics of letting waves go one way but not the other Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Introduction Non-reciprocity is a phenomenon essential to many technological advancements, from quantum computing to autonomous vehicles. Reciprocity Principle Reciprocity is a fundamental physics principle where if a signal can be sent from Point A […]
What are Picoflare Jets? Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Introduction Researchers from the joint Solar Orbiter mission (ESA and NASA) have detected intermittent jets of charged particles in the sun’s outer atmosphere. Picoflare Jets Picoflare jets are high-speed charged particle emissions from the sun’s outer atmosphere. The term “picoflare” is derived […]
Buzzing Breakthrough: Genetic Engineering Upgrades Mosquito Control Subject : Science and Technology Section: Biotech Introduction Mosquitoes have plagued humans for millions of years, transmitting deadly diseases like malaria, dengue, Zika, lymphatic filariasis, and yellow fever. Current mosquito control methods include mosquito nets, insecticides, and the use of symbionts like Wolbachia. Insecticide resistance in […]