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inStem’s fabric offers protection from pesticides Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: Researchers at the Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) developed an anti-insecticide fabric to neutralize organophosphate-based pesticides, building upon earlier work on topical gels for pesticide detoxification. Details: The fabric, coated with nucleophile small molecules covalently bonded […]
What is holding up the Teesta treaty? Sub: Geography Sec: India Physical Geography Context: During the recent state visit of Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister Modi announced a technical team would visit Bangladesh to discuss the conservation and management of the Teesta River. This comment reignited speculation about the long-pending Teesta water-sharing treaty between […]
India lacks diagnostic tests for emerging infectious diseases Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: A recent case of Zika virus infection in Pune has renewed concerns about India’s preparedness for diagnosing emerging infectious diseases. More on news: This is not the first time Zika has been identified in India. Cases have been […]
Santhal Hul Sub: History Sec: Modern India Context: In Jharkhand, June 30 is observed as Hul Diwas, marking the anniversary of the 1855 Santal rebellion, led by Sido and Kanhu Murmu. Unfortunately, the Hul and its heroes have fallen in the “blindspot of historiography”, especially when compared to the Munda uprising, some 45 […]
Daily Prelims Notes 30 June 2024 1. Santhal Hul Sub: History Sec: Modern India Context: In Jharkhand, June 30 is observed as Hul Diwas, marking the anniversary of the 1855 Santal rebellion, led by Sido and Kanhu Murmu. Unfortunately, the Hul and its heroes have fallen in the “blindspot of historiography”, especially when […]
Government Amendments to EPS Withdrawal Benefits Sub: Economy Sec: Inflation and unemployment Amendment Details: The government amended the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995 to allow withdrawal benefits for members with less than 6 months of contributory service. Previously, withdrawal benefits were calculated based on completed years of contributory service and wages on which […]
PM congratulates H.E António Costa on being elected as President of the European Council Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings President of EC: The President of the European Council is elected by its members through a qualified majority vote for a once-renewable term of two and a half years. Article 15 of the Treaty […]
Record Decline in the Share of Imported Coal in the Last Decade Sub: Geography Sec: Eco geo Coal Import Trends: The CAGR of coal imports was significantly high at 21.48% from fiscal year 2004-05 to 2013-14. However, it dropped to 2.49% from fiscal year 2014-15 to 2023-24. Similarly, the CAGR of the share […]
India achieves an ‘outstanding outcome’ in FATF mutual evaluation 2023-24 Sub: IR Sec: Int Conventions Context: India achieved an outstanding outcome in the Mutual Evaluation by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for 2023-24, placing it in the “regular follow-up” category, shared by only four other G-20 countries. This marks a significant milestone […]
Delhi-NCR’s June deluge a result of rapid, strong monsoon onset in the presence of active Western Disturbance: Experts Sub: Geography Sec: Climatology Extreme Rainfall and Flooding in Delhi and NCR: The extreme rainfall and flooding in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on the night of June 27-28 was due to the […]