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How scientists took first zoomed-in image of star outside our galaxy Sub: Sci Sec : Space sector Context: For the first time, scientists have captured a zoomed-in picture of a star in another galaxy. The star, WOH G64, is located 160,000 light years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of […]
Nirmala Sitharaman urges women to join Central schemes and be self-reliant Sub: Schemes Sec : Economy Context: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman distributed ₹1,121 crore in loans to 50,294 beneficiaries during a Credit Outreach Programme in Madhubani, Bihar. Loans were sanctioned under schemes such as PM MUDRA, PMEGP, Kisan Credit Card, Stand-Up India, […]
Snakebite Declared a Notifiable Disease: A Milestone in Public Health Policy Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News India has declared snakebite a notifiable disease, aligning with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global goal to reduce snakebite deaths and injuries by 50% by 2030. This step is expected to improve monitoring, access […]
National Seed Congress: Fostering Innovation in Sustainable Seed Ecosystems Sub : Sci Sec : Biotech Why in News The 13th National Seed Congress (NSC) recently concluded, focusing on advancing innovative seed technologies, promoting biofortified crops, and implementing climate-resilient farming practices. The event underscored policy frameworks, including a proposed Seeds Bill, and explored strategies […]
Emerging H5N1 Mutations and Their Potential Impact on Human Infections Sub : Sci Sec : Health Why in News Recent cases of H5N1 avian influenza in British Columbia, Canada, and Alameda County, California, have raised global public health concerns. These cases highlight the virus’s potential to mutate, increasing its adaptability to human hosts […]
Ban this carcinogenic ‘heart-burn’ drug Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: In 2020, Valisure, an American pharmacy, revealed that Ranitidine products, including Zantac, contained high levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Ranitidine is a medication used to decrease stomach acid production. NDMA is a potent carcinogen, and prolonged exposure to high levels can increase the risk […]
The right to work deleted Sub : Polity Sec : Legislation in news Context: The number of worker deletions in MGNERGA job cards significantly increased from 1.49 crore in 2021-22 to 5.53 crore in 2022-23, marking a 247% rise. This surge coincided with the government’s push for Aadhaar-based payment systems (ABPS) under MGNREGA, […]
SC seeks balance between bail and obligation of accused to timely trial Sub : Polity Sec : Legislation in news Context: The Supreme Court proposed a solution to address delays in trials for accused persons seeking bail in money laundering cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The Court’s suggestion aims […]
First phase of ‘One Nation One Subscription’ approved: How the scheme can improve govt institutions’ access to journals Sub : Schemes Sec : Sci Context: The Union Cabinet approved a budget of Rs 6,000 crore for the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) This initiative aims to centralize the access to academic journals for […]
Indian Army Integrates Logistics Drones and Advances Stealth Technology Sub :Sci Sec: Defence Why in News The Indian Army has received Sabal-20 logistics drones, developed by Endure Air Systems, for deployment in the eastern sector. Simultaneously, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has unveiled a groundbreaking Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System (MSCS), named […]