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Daily Prelims Notes 14 May 2024 1. First human recipient of pig kidney transplant dies Sub: Science and tech Sec: health Context: The first recipient of a modified pig kidney transplant passed away on May 11, around two months after the surgery was carried out. What is Xenotransplantation? Xenotransplantation, or heterologous transplant, is […]
Rhinos, elephants, pangolins, cedars, rosewoods & agarwood most affected by illegal wildlife trade: UNODC Sub: Environment Section: Species in news Context: The 2024 World Wildlife Crime Report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime offers a comprehensive analysis of the illegal wildlife trade from 2015 to 2021. World Wildlife Crime Report: […]
Semal trees are being wiped out in Rajasthan due to Udaipur’s Holi Sub: Environment Sec: Places in news Context: Holika Dahan in Udaipur: The bonfire traditionally uses a semal tree (silk cotton tree or Bombax ceiba L.) as its central pillar. This tree is significant not only for its use during Holi but […]
What are India’s stakes in Iran’s Chabahar port? Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: India and Iran signed a 10-year contract for the operation of a terminal at the strategically important Chabahar port in Iran. Signing a long-term contract with Iran is part of India’s strategic and economic vision for Central Asia […]
China’s share in India’s industrial goods imports jump to 30% from 21% in last 15 years: GTRI Sub: Economy Sec: External Sector Context: Beijing’s share in New Delhi’s imports of such goods rose to 30% from 21% in the last 15 years. More on news: As per the report of the economic think […]
What is the legal position on live-in relationships? Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court stated that a Muslim cannot claim rights in a live-in relationship when he or she has a living spouse. What are Live in Relationships? The concept of a live-in relationship is not […]
First human recipient of pig kidney transplant dies Sub: Science and tech Sec: health Context: The first recipient of a modified pig kidney transplant passed away on May 11, around two months after the surgery was carried out. What is Xenotransplantation? Xenotransplantation, or heterologous transplant, is the transplantation of living cells, tissues or […]
This worm develops food habits and its offspring ‘inherit’ them Sub: Science and tech Sec: Msc Context: Researchers from Princeton University in the U.S. reported that after C. elegans worms ate a disease-causing strain of bacteria. More on news: Researchers had previously discovered this trans-generational ability in C. elegans worms against P. aeruginosa […]
2024 Lok Sabha polls: Housing schemes and promises to voters Sub: Schemes Sec: Infra Context: As the 2024 elections drew near, various political parties attempted to woo voters with schemes, freebies and promises. India’s housing crisis: According to a Government of India report in 2012, an estimated 18.78 million more houses were required […]
What is DigiLocker and does it keep your data safe? Sub: Science and tech Sec: Awareness in IT, COMPUTER Context: 10th and 12th standard students from the CISCE board as well as 10th standard students from the State Board of Tamil Nadu can get their 2024 results from DigiLocker. What is Digilocker? DigiLocker […]