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ecDNA: A New Challenge to the Law of Genetics Sub : Sci Sec : Biotech Why in News Recent groundbreaking studies published in Nature by an international collaboration, eDyNAmiC, led by Stanford University, have revealed critical insights into extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA). These findings not only challenge the foundational laws of genetics but also […]
The Controversies Surrounding Pardoning Power Sub : Polity Sec : executive Why in News The controversy surrounding the U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent decision to grant an unconditional pardon to his son Hunter Biden for federal tax and gun convictions has sparked widespread debate. This has raised questions about the use and misuse […]
On World Wildlife Day, making a clarion call to protect India’s critically endangered species Sub : Env Sec: Biodiversity Context: Wildlife Conservation Day (December 4): A day to evaluate India’s efforts in protecting critically endangered species. India’s Biodiversity: India has only 2.4% of the world’s land area but accounts for 7-8% of all […]
The toxins of the Bhopal disaster Sub : Env Sec: Pollution Context: Hundreds of tonnes of toxic waste remain around the Union Carbide plant, even 40 years after the Bhopal gas disaster. Details: Only a small fraction of the waste has been disposed of despite directives from courts and pleas from locals and […]
Saudi Arabia tries to make its deserts bloom, but climate solutions still far Sub: IR Sec: Int Org Context: Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in green technology, aiming to transform its desert landscape and address environmental challenges such as drought and desertification. The country is also hosting the United Nations COP16 conference on […]
Hamas and Fatah agree to create a joint committee to run post-war Gaza Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Negotiators from Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas and Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas’s Fatah party announced an agreement to establish a joint committee to govern Gaza in the post-war period. This committee is part of […]
South Africa assumes presidency of G20 and chair of B20 Sub: IR Sec: Int Groupings Context: South Africa has assumed the presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) and is now leading the Business 20 (B20), the official private sector engagement group of the G20. Theme for South Africa’s presidency: The theme under […]
Militants capture four Syrian towns, Army reclaims some lost territory Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Syrian Islamist militants, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an al-Qaeda-linked jihadi group, along with Turkey-backed opposition fighters, captured four new towns in Syria. Details: The towns, Halfaya, Taybat al-Imam, Maardis, and Soran are located in […]
Rebel offensive in Syria: What is happening now and why? Sub : IR Sec : Places in news Context: Syrian rebel forces launched a surprise offensive toward Aleppo, seizing parts of the city, marking a significant escalation in the Syrian civil war, which had been relatively dormant since a 2020 ceasefire. The offensive […]
Centre working on national policy document on female labour force participation Sub : Eco Sec : Unemployment and Inflation Context: The Centre is set to introduce a national policy document focused on increasing female labour force participation by creating an enabling environment, particularly through a structured care economy. An inter-ministerial team from the […]