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Biosynthetic Clock Subject :Science and Technology Section: Msc Biosynthetic Clock A biosynthetic ‘clock’ keeps the body’s cells from getting old or in other words, reaching normal levels of deterioration related to ageing. Human lifespan relates to how quickly individual cells age. Recent research has shown that cells follow two distinct paths during ageing, […]
International Leopard Day 2023 Subject :Environment Section: Species in news Context: A new portal dedicated to leopards (Panthera pardus) was launched by the Cape Leopard Trust (CLT), an active predator conservation working group, on International Leopard Day (May 3, 2023) to promote and celebrate leopards worldwide. More on the News: The launch of […]
UN top prize for 3 Iranian women journalists who reported protests Subject : International Relations Section : International Organization Context: UNESCO marked World Press Freedom Day by awarding its annual World Press Freedom Prize to three imprisoned Iranian female journalists. The winners, Niloufar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi, and Narges Mohammadi, were recognized for their […]
Citing report, SC declines Rajoana’s mercy plea Subject :Polity Section: Judiciary Context: The Supreme Court found it inappropriate to direct the government to commute the death penalty of Balwant Singh Rajoana — who is on death row for the 1995 assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh — in view of the […]
Model Code of Conduct (MCC) Subject: Polity Section: Elections Why in News? Taking note of the plummeting levels of discourse in the Kamataka Assembly election campaign, the Election Commission (EC) issued an advisory to all recognized national and state parties to maintain “the expected level of dignity”, particularly with respect to their designated […]
Godfather of Artificial Intelligence (AI) cautions against its impact: How Geoffrey Hinton helped the development of AI Subject: Science and Technology Section: Computers Context: Geoffrey Hinton, 75, announced his resignation from Google in a statement to the New York Times, saying he now regretted his work. Hinton is not alone in voicing fears […]
Why Indian start-ups have accused IAMAI of spreading ‘Big Tech propaganda’? Subject: Science and Technology Section: Computers Context: There is a widening rift between some Indian start-ups and the industry body Internet and Mobile Association of India (lAMAI). Growing divide between Indian start-ups and the Big Tech, the former increasingly framing the debate […]
Karnataka ranked the most ‘innovative’ State in manufacturing Subject : Schemes Concept : The National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22 has ranked Karnataka as the most “innovative” State. About National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS): It is a joint study by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the United Nations Industrial Development […]
Alternative To Death by Hanging Subject : Polity Section: Judiciary Concept : In the Supreme Court, the Union Government stated that it is considering the formation of a committee to investigate the need for a painless and more dignified alternative to death by hanging. This move could potentially end the barbaric and inhuman […]
A good divorce : SC Ruling Subject : Polity Section: Constitution Concept : The Supreme Court’s (SC) ruling on divorce matters on 1st May 2023 is seen as a good move to opt out of a bad marriage. The Supreme Court of India has invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the […]