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First Science Findings from Aditya-L1: A Breakthrough in Solar Research Sub : Sci Sec :Space sector Why in News The Aditya-L1 mission, India’s pioneering space endeavour to study the sun, has delivered its first significant scientific result. This milestone showcases India’s advances in solar research and space technology. About Aditya-L1 Mission: The ADITYA-L1 […]
How Cyber Scams Leverage Social Engineering and Malicious APKs to Defraud Users Sub : Sci Sec :Awareness in IT Why in News Cyber scams involving social engineering and the use of malicious apps have been on the rise in India, resulting in significant financial losses. Scam Mechanism Explained: Initiation: The scam began with […]
Coastal Zone Management Plan of Kerala: Impacts, Changes, and Implications Sub : Env Sec :Env legislation /Law Why in News The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) recently approved the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for 10 coastal districts of Kerala. This approval marks a significant shift in regulations impacting […]
CHAC 2024 adopts Harare Declaration on Africa’s climate health Sub : Env Sec: Int Conventions Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC): Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC) 2024 was organized by Centre for Sexual Health, HIV and AIDS Research (CeSHHAR) Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwean Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, the Ministry of Health […]
Panel on SC tag for all Dalit converts gets a year’s extension Sub : Polity Sec: Constitution Context: The Commission of Inquiry, established by the central government, is tasked with examining the possibility of granting Scheduled Caste (SC) status to all Dalit converts, regardless of their religion. The three-member commission headed by former […]
WHO’s database on polio cases hides more than it reveals Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: WHO recently published a report detailing a vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV) type-1 case identified from an environmental sewage sample in Kolkata on April 25, 2022. Genetic sequencing indicated that this virus was likely an immune-deficiency associated VDPV (iVDPV) excreted […]
How consumption of kodo millet led to the death of 10 elephants in MP Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Context: Ten wild elephants died recently in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, potentially due to mycotoxins linked to kodo millet. About Kodo Millet: Kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum), also known as Kodra and Varagu, is […]
ICMR’s “First in the World Challenge”: A Revolutionary Initiative for Health Innovation Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India’s premier biomedical research body, has announced the “First in the World Challenge.” This groundbreaking initiative aims to inspire Indian scientists to propose transformative, globally unprecedented solutions […]
Rising Glacial Lakes: Impacts of Glacial Retreat and Global Warming Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News In recent years, glacial retreat due to global warming has led to a significant increase in the formation and expansion of glacial lakes. The situation has raised concerns about the stability of these lakes and the […]
UN nature summit reaches deal on payment for use of genetic information Sub: Env Sec: Int Conventions Context: Countries at the UN COP16 of CBD nature talks in Colombia on Saturday agreed to how companies in sectors such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics should pay for the use genetic information drawn from biodiversity in […]