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A push for GM mustard disregarding science, the law Subject : Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Concept : A determined battle by environmentalists in the Supreme Court of India against Delhi University’s genetically modified (GM) herbicide-tolerant (HT) mustard is all that stands between GM food and Indian farmers and consumers. GM crops GM […]
Kalka-Shimla heritage tracks that survived a century fall to ‘poor drainage’ Subject : History Section: Art and culture Context: On July 8, amid the commemoration of its 15th anniversary as a UNESCO Protected World Heritage site, the iconic 122-year-old Kalka-Shimla narrow gauge railway connection suffered its worst-ever calamity as its 96.6-km tracks got […]
Uniform Civil Code: Why it can impact Hindu Undivided Family’s tax benefits Subject : Polity Section: Constitution Context: The LAW Commission of India has initiated fresh deliberation on a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which has triggered discussion on the institution of Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) and its separate treatment under tax laws. Genesis […]
‘Bharat Dal’ brand: Piyush Goyal launches sale of subsidised chana dal at Rs 60 per kg Subject :Geography Section: Economic geography Context: Union Food Minister Piyush Goyal launched the sale of ‘subsidised’ chana dal under the brand name ‘Bharat Dal’ at the rate of Rs 60 per kg for one kg pack and […]
The curious link between endometriosis and an infectious bacterium Subject :Science and technology Section: Health Context: A new study points to a link between a bacteria associated with infections in the oral cavity, and endometriosis. Though, scientists are yet to figure out why the locations of the lesions vary in each woman. Endometriosis: […]
Climate change aiding spread of deadly virus in Europe: What is CCHF Subject :Science and technology Section: Health Context: There is an alarming fear of spread of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), due to the rising temperatures in Europe. Details: The Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is an infection spread by ticks that has a […]
Gymnosperms that are critical for coniferous forest health may be steadily declining in response to climate change Subject :Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: Gymnosperm species of cold, high-altitude northwestern Himalayas are predicted to decline as their habitats reduce in the light of climate change impacts. Details: Slow-growing gymnosperms have a relatively long lifespan and […]
2020 order on floodplain zoning declaring Gomti ‘non-perennial river’ draws flak Subject :Geography Section: Rivers in news Context: A three-year-old government order (GO) issued on September 3, 2020, by the irrigation department of the Uttar Pradesh government declaring the Gomti as a “non-perennial river” has drawn flak from water experts and river rights […]
Gambusia: This solution could actually be an invasive problem Subject :Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: The Andhra Pradesh government has released approximately 10 million Gambusia fish into the state’s water bodies to combat mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. Details: Andhra Pradesh reported approximately 6,391 dengue cases and 2,022 malaria cases in 2022. About […]
NITI Aayog’s export preparedness report paints a mixed picture Subject :Economy Section: External sector In News: NITI Aayog releases Export Preparedness Index (EPI) for 2022. Key Points: The EPI 2022 Report evaluates the performance of the states across four pillars – Policy, Business Ecosystem, Export Ecosystem, and Export Performance. The index uses 56 […]