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Scientists find ‘hidden’ hormone keeping mice mothers’ bones healthy Subject: Sci Sec: Health Context: Scientists have suspected that there is another way in which the body strengthens bones, independent of oestrogen. Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is a condition in which the body’s bones become weak and brittle. There are more than 10 million cases of […]
Beijing, Manila and allies, launch drills near South China Sea flashpoint Subject: IR Sec: Places in news Context: China’s military has launched military drills near disputed waters in the South China Sea. The Southern Theatre Command it had carried out air and sea combat patrols “near Huangyan Island” the Chinese name for the Scarborough […]
Assam group opposes Meghalaya ban on cave worship, threatens road blockade Subject: History Sec: Art and Culture Context: Meghalaya’s Tourism Minister justifies a ban by the local village council as a move against promoting a tourist spot as a religious site. More on News: About 60 km southwest of Meghalaya’s capital Shillong, Mawjymbuin […]
What is a bailey bridge, used during Wayanad rescue ops Sub: Sci Sec: Msc Context: The Indian Army’s Madras Engineer Group last week assembled a Bailey bridge at Chooralmala to reach Mundakkai village, one of the sites worst hit by the landslides in Wayanad. More on the news? The 190-foot bridge built by […]
After artificial intelligence, quantum computing eyes its big breakthrough moment Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT and Computers Context: The founder of Cambridge-based Riverlane, Steve Brierley, predicts that the Quantum technology will have its “Sputnik” breakthrough within years. His company produces the world’s first dedicated quantum decoder chip, which detects and corrects the […]
Lok Sabha Passes Finance Bill, Amends Provision on LTCG Tax Sub: Eco Sec: Fiscal Policy Finance Bill, 2024 Passed: Amendment on LTCG Tax: Relaxation on the proposal for the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on real estate. Taxpayers can switch to a new lower tax rate or stick to the old regime with […]
The Debate Over GST on Health Insurance Sub: Eco Sec: Fiscal Policy Context: Opposition leaders are demanding the withdrawal of GST on life and health insurance premiums. The rise in insurance premiums, combined with the 18% GST, has made insurance less affordable for many people. Current GST on Insurance Premiums: GST Rate: Fixed […]
NSE Files Fresh Plea to Settle TAP Case Sub: Geo Sec: Geomorphology Fresh Plea Submission: NSE’s Action: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has filed a fresh plea with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). This plea aims to settle a regulatory probe into the misuse of its Trading Access Point (TAP) […]
Stemming the landslide: GSI is working on early warning systems in India, but how do they work? Sub: Geo Sec: Geomorphology Activation of New Landslide Early Warning System (LEWS): Just before the Wayanad landslide in July, the central government activated a new LEWS for three regions in India. Developed by the Geological Survey […]
How Pyrocumulonimbus clouds are formed when wildfires spit storms, lightning Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Increasing Frequency of Pyrocumulonimbus Clouds Due to Wildfires: Intense wildfires in the US and Canada are generating ‘pyrocumulonimbus’ clouds, which can produce thunder and potentially ignite new fires. The frequency of these clouds has risen significantly, with Canada recording […]