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Brazil found the last survivors of an Amazon tribe Subject :Geography Section: Physical Geography Who are Piripkura: The Piripkura are an indigenous tribe that resides in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil. They are among the last known nomadic hunter-gatherer tribes of the Amazon rainforest. They are known for their extreme isolation and limited […]
Hurricane Hillary Subject :Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: Hurricane Hilary is set to become the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in more than 80 years. More about the news: Hurricane Hilary is on the verge of making an extraordinary mark as the first tropical storm to make landfall in Southern California […]
Xenotransplantation Subject :Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Context: After decades of failed attempts, last year, University of Maryland surgeons tried to save a dying man with a pig heart — and he survived for two months. What is Xenotransplantation: Xenotransplantation is any procedure that involves the transplantation, implantation, or infusion into a human […]
Gene-edited mustard Subject :Science and tech Section: Biotechnology Context: Recently, Indian scientists developed the first ever Gene edited low-pungent mustard that is pest and disease-resistant. More about the news: Indian scientists have developed the first ever low-pungent mustard that is pest and disease-resistant. It is based on CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, while being non-GM […]
What a slowing China means for India Subject :Economy Section: External sector In News: Government has initiated work on drafting policies to make India a global hub for sourcing sustainable and circular textiles and garments. Key Points: The latest economic data show that the world’s second largest economy has slipped into deflationary mode. […]
CCI staring at lack of quorum logjam again Subject :Polity Section: National Body In News: Absence of quorum affecting work at CCI, especially with regards anti-profiteering under GST Key Points: Absence of quorum affecting work at CCI, which also includes major matters including mergers & acquisition (M&A) anti-profiteering matter (GST). Section 8 of […]
Govt bolsters onion buffer by additional 2 lakh tonnes Subject :Economy Section: Agriculture In News: Government raises the quantum of onion buffer to 5 lakh tonne this year, after achieving the initial procurement target of 3 lakh tonne. Key Points: Government has announced it will procure an additional 2 lakh tonnes of onion […]
India may not endorse common BRICS currency Subject :Economy Section: External sector In News: BRICs to develop a serious alternative to the dollar. Key Points: With Russia facing western sanctions, Brazil urged BRICs to develop a serious alternative to the dollar using the combined weight of their economies. India is unlikely to endorse […]
India prepares own carbon trading system and decarbonisation measures to counter EU’s CBAM Subject :Economy Section: External sector In News: Government working on setting an Indian carbon trading system in addition to taking measures to counter EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Key Points: India is aiming to set up its own carbon […]
G20 Health Minister Meet Subject: International Relations Section: International Groupings Context: The health ministers’ meeting under G20 ended in Gandhinagar with the adoption of the Indian Health Ministry spear-headed outcome document. More about the news: India’s G20 presidency has managed to build consensus on setting up R&D and manufacturing networks for vaccines, therapeutics, […]