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Responsibility and the complexities of climate leadership Subject: Environment Section: International conventions Concept : Over the last few weeks, there has been an increasingly vocal campaign to unseat the President-Designate of COP28, Minister Sultan Al Jaber of the host nation, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Background This includes a recent letter from United […]
The remarkable endurance of the Y chromosome, ‘master of maleness’ Subject : Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Concept : The Y chromosome, often referred to as the “master of maleness”, has long captivated scientists and historians alike. Y chromosome In humans, in addition to the 22 pairs of chromosomes in each, we have […]
States look for alternatives as Centre restricts FCI purchase Subject : Schemes Concept : The Union Government has recently discontinued the sale of wheat and rice under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) to state governments, except for some northeastern, hilly, and calamity-hit states. This decision will affect some states, such as Karnataka, […]
An extrasolar radiation belt, a la Van Allen, seen for the first time Subject :Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: Astronomers describe the first radiation belt observed outside the solar system, using a coordinated array of 39 radio dishes from Hawaii to Germany. Details: The images are persistent, intense radio emissions from […]
Groundwater extraction has tilted Earth’s spin; how likely is it to fuel climate change? Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Humans have caused marked tilts in the Earth’s axis by pumping water out of the ground and moving it elsewhere, according to a new study. Study findings: A 2021 study found that the […]
41 killed in Ugandan school attack Subject : International relations Section: Places in news Concept : Ugandan authorities recovered the bodies of 41 people, including 38 students, who were burned, shot or hacked to death after suspected rebels attacked a secondary school near the border with Congo, the local mayor said Saturday. At […]
Bengal SEC moves SC against HC order on CAPF deployment Subject : Polity Section :Local Government Concept : West Bengal’s State Election Commission (SEC) moved the Supreme Court Saturday against Calcutta High Court’s order for deployment of central forces in panchayat polls. The development came two days after the high court directed the […]
Monkeypox outbreaks in Asia Pacific region Subject: Science and technology Section :Health Concept : Recently, there has been an increase in reported cases of Monkeypox from some countries, particularly in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific Region. About Monkeypox: It is a viral disease that primarily spread to the human population through zoonotic […]
How can India tackle its diabetes burden? Subject : Science and technology Section :Health Concept : A study was published in The Lancet regarding a long term study on metabolic factors in the Indian subcontinent. Launched in 2008, It was the largest long term study to estimate the country’s Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD). […]
Air strikes hit Sudanese capital, killing 17 persons including 5 children Subject : International Relations Section: Places in news Concept : The Khartoum health ministry confirmed a report by local volunteers on Saturday that 17 people including five children were killed in the Mayo area of southern Khartoum and 25 homes destroyed. Places […]