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Indian scientists build breakthrough gene-editor Sub: Sci Sec: Biotech Context: Researchers at CSIR-IGIB and the L.V. Prasad Eye Institute has engineered new versions of an enzyme that can make CRISPR more precise. More on the news: Scientists have developed an enhanced genome-editing system that can modify DNA more precisely and more efficiently than […]
Announcing the first Machine Unlearning Challenge Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT Context: Google announced the first Machine Unlearning Challenge, which will be held as part of the NeurIPS 2023 Competition Track. What is Machine Unlearning: Machine unlearning refers to the process of selectively removing specific training data points and their influence on […]
Charles Darwin’s frog: Endemic Andaman species breeding in unnatural sites due to habitat loss & competition for limited resources Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Context: The Charles Darwin frog, Minervarya charlesdarwini, found only in the Andaman Islands, exhibits unique mating behavior, involving upside-down mating and egg-laying. Researchers from Harvard University and the […]
Project Tiger to displace 5.5 lakh tribals, says rights group report Sub: Env Sec: Protected Area Context: A report from the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) titled ‘India’s Tiger Reserves: Tribals Get Out, Tourists Welcome’ indicates that Project Tiger is set to displace at least 5.5 lakh Scheduled Tribes and other forest […]
Daily Prelims Notes 30 July 2024 Table Of Contents Project Tiger to displace 5.5 lakh tribals, says rights group report Charles Darwin’s frog: Endemic Andaman species breeding in unnatural sites due to habitat loss & competition for limited resources Announcing the first Machine Unlearning Challenge Indian scientists build breakthrough gene-editor Remittances to […]
Mudra Loans: New Developments with Budget Boost Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Introduction: Mudra loans, part of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), have been a crucial source of funding for small businesses, particularly benefiting women entrepreneurs. Loan Categories: The Mudra scheme offers loans in three categories: Shishu: Loans up to ₹50,000 Kishore: […]
Surprising ‘dark oxygen’ discovery could ensnarl deep-sea mining Sub: Geo Sec: Eco geo Context: A study published in Nature Geoscience on July 22 revealed an unknown process producing oxygen in the deep ocean, where photosynthesis is not possible. This discovery suggests the existence of previously unknown ecosystems in the abyssal zone, a deep-sea […]
CITES eases export of agarwood from India, move to benefit lakhs of farmers Sub: Env Sec: Int Conventions Context: India successfully blocked the inclusion of Aquilaria malaccensis (agarwood) in the CITES Review of Significant Trade (RST). The decision was based on a non-detriment findings (NDFs) study by the Botanical Survey of India (BSI). […]
What are the various efforts being taken to mitigate caller ID spoofing? Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT and Computer Context: What is caller ID spoofing? Caller ID spoofing is a technique with which the phone number that a call appears to originate from can be falsified. Spoofing techniques have been honed by […]
New Governors are appointed Subject: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: President Droupadi Murmu has appointed new governors for six states and shifted incumbents in three states. Constitutional Provisions Related to Governor of State Articles 153-167 in Part VI of the Indian Constitution deal with the State Executive. They also contain some key provisions related to […]