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In malaria vaccine research, bright hopes and formidable challenges Subject: Science and technology Section: Malaria Facts and Features Life-threatening disease spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes Mostly found in tropical countries Higher risk of severe infection – Infants, children under 5 years, pregnant women, travellers and people with HIV or AIDS […]
Nicobar project violates tribal rights : ST panel Subject : Environment / Governance Concept : The NCST has cited alleged violations under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 with respect to the forest clearance granted for the Great Nicobar Island (GNI) Project. The FRA provides for the recognition of wider community rights over […]
Government likely to ask addicts to submit for rehabilitation to avoid jail time Subject : Governance Concept : As the Union government debates decriminalising consumption of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, it is likely to bring in a policy where addicts and users will have to submit themselves before treatment centres and declare […]
Close to 4,000 painted storks nesting in two A.P. villages Subject : Environment Concept : One of the largest flock of painted storks ( Mycteria leucocephala), approximately 4,000 birds, have made tall trees in Veepapuram and Venkatapuram villages in Andhra Pradesh. About Painted Storks The Painted Stork is a large wading bird in […]
H5N1 spreads to mammals Subject: Science and tech Context: Uncontrolled spread of the virus can be catastrophic to the already endangered bird species globally, leading to the mass extinction of several species. More on the News: Since 2022, the virus has infected over 100 million birds across the globe, resulting in the deaths […]
Hydrogen to massively greenify steelmaking Subject: Economy Context: If iron oxide can be heated with hydrogen instead of coke, to remove oxygen, the sector’s carbon emissions could nosedive. Background: Hydrogen is a crucial part of the world’s plans to greenify its manufacturing and automobile industries as a fuel whose production and use needn’t […]
Gum Arabic: why Sudan war could hit your fizzy drinks and candy Subject :International relations Sec: Places in news Why in News? About 70% of the world’s supply of gum arabic, for which there are few substitutes, comes from the acacia trees in the Sahel region that runs through Africa’s third-largest country, which […]
Apes Like to Spin Like Humans Subject :Science and Technology Section: Msc Why in News? Just like humans, great ape species also seem to regularly enjoy stimulating their senses through spinning, possibly even in pursuit of altered mental states. Many animals, especially humans’ closest relatives like chimpanzees, display behavioural attributes similar to humans. […]
India’s Healthcare Sector Subject :government schemes Why in News? National Health Account Estimates 2019-20 was released recently. The health account estimates describe the country’s total expenditure on healthcare – whether by the government, private sector, NGOs, or individuals – and the flow of these funds. The government spent 1.35% of the country’s Gross […]
Star rating system for water taps Subject :schemes Concept : The Centre is in the process of bringing in a star rating system for water fixtures similar to the ratings for electrical appliances. Key details: The new rating system would have 3, 4 and 5 star water fixtures based on their water efficiency. […]