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SC501 to target CSC Subject: Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Context: A ‘small molecule drug’ that messes with the mechanism of cancer spread has been discovered. Content: Stem cells from cord blood if preserved, can be used to regenerate body parts such as a damaged organ or a broken bone. CSC (cancer stem […]
Salim Ali’s Fruit Bat Subject: Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: A recent study indicates that more than 50% of habitats suitable for 37 species of bats in the Southern Western Ghats lie outside protected areas. Content: The study area was around 1,600 km of the Southern Western Ghats, encompassing biodiverse regions in Kerala, Karnataka […]
What is behind the heatwaves affecting the United States? Subject : Geography Section :Climatology Context: Virtually all the contiguous United States experienced above normal temperatures in the past week, with more dangerously hot weather forecast What is a Heat Wave? The World Meteorological Organization defines it as five or more consecutive days during which the […]
The ICJ’s latest judgment in the case of genocide against Myanmar Subject : International Relation Section: International Organisation Context: Judges at the United Nations’ highest court have dismissed preliminary objections by Myanmar to a case alleging the Southeast Asian nation is responsible for genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority. What is the issue? […]
Compensate Telangana farmers immediately for crop loss: Farm activists Subject : Polity Section: Disaster Context The farmers of Telangana have faced unprecedented crop losses in the wake of heavy rains and floods this month. The government should immediately compensate them, an independent farmers’ organisation based in the two Telugu states said July 23, […]
Ahmedabad railway station to get ‘Modhera temple’ facelift: Amit Shah Subject : History Section: Art and Culture Context: The Ahmedabad Railway Station at Kalupur in Ahmedabad City will be developed on the theme of Modhera Sun Temple in the next five years, Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah announced Sunday. Modhera Sun […]
Why are Indian sports bodies under scandal and scrutiny? Subject : Polity Section: National Organization All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) face potential ban/suspension if elections to the executive body are not done immediately. Hockey India has also come under scrutiny by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for […]
China launches second space station module- Wentian Subject : Science and Technology Section: Space Context: China on Sunday launched the second of three modules to its permanent space station, in one of the final missions needed to complete the orbiting outpost by year’s end. The 23-tonne Wentian (“Quest for the Heavens”) laboratory module […]
Counterfeit notes and Utkarsh Subject: Economy Section: Context: Counterfeit notes are on the rise along with the increasing trend of currency notes in circulation, according to the data available from the Finance Ministry, Reserve Bank of India, and National Crime Record Bureau. Though there is a rise in digital payments, still the currency […]
Forex accumulation and valuation effect Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Context: From a peak of $642.45 billion on September 3, India’s foreign exchange reserves have dipped to $572.71 billion as of July 15 i.e. a fall of $70 billion in 10 months. How is forex accumulated? Through current account surplus-when a country’s earnings from […]