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Major firms still failing to tackle deforestation: Global canopy Subject: Environment Section: Int Conventions Context: The non-profit research group Global Canopy has published a report indicating that many global brands connected to tropical forest loss do not have policies against deforestation. About the report: The Forest 500 report assesses the impact of 350 […]
Leap year: How does it work? Why February 29? Subject: Geography Section: Msc Context: This year, February will be a day longer than usual as 2024 is a leap year. About Leap Year: Leap years are characterized by the insertion of an extra day i.e. February 29 ,every four years is crucial for […]
India’s fight against rare diseases Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: The tragic death of 19-year-old child actress Suhani Bhatnagar from dermatomyositis, a rare disorder that causes inflammation in muscles, came in the same month as Rare Disease Day, which is marked today. More on news: The last day of February every […]
First human clinical trial of gene therapy for hemophilia A (FVIII deficiency) Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: India has conducted the first human clinical trial of gene therapy for haemophilia A (FVIII deficiency) at Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore. More on news: The trials involved deploying a novel technology of using […]
Is Lord Krishna’s Dwarka under water? The many legends, traces of a lost city Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: PM Narendra Modi recently performed underwater prayers at ‘Dwarka Nagari’, believed to be the kingdom of Lord Krishna. More on news: Since the start of the 20th century, several attempts have been […]
The Genome India project, aimed at creating a genetic map of the country Subject: Science and tech Section: Biotech Context: The government’s Genome India initiative on Tuesday (February 27) announced the successful sequencing of 10,000 whole genomes of healthy persons from across the country, creating a genetic map of the population. More on […]
Daily Prelims Notes 28 February 2024 Table Of Contents ‘10000 genome’ project completed, says govt. New found ‘obelisks’ join viruses, viroids as third unusual life form African leaders demand financial systems reform; launch ‘Africa Club’ at 37th African Union Summit Google DeepMind’s Genie Entire country has been taken for a ride’: SC issues […]
Former Supreme Court judge Justice AM Khanwilkar is new Lokpal Chairperson Subject: Polity Section: National Body Context: President of India Draupadi Murmu has appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice AM Khanwilkar as the Chairperson of the Lokpal, Live Law reported. Details: The Lokpal is an anti-corruption body that is authorised to investigate corruption charges against top public […]
Turning mushrooms into gold? Goa researchers claim breakthrough in producing nanoparticles Subject: Science and tech Section: Nanotechnology Context: Two researchers in Goa have said that they synthesize gold nanoparticles from a wild mushroom species that is widely eaten as a delicacy in the coastal state. More on news: The research, titled ‘Biosynthesis and […]
WTO negotiation session on Fisheries Subsidies Subject: IR Section: International organisation Context: The WTO negotiation session on Fisheries Subsidies took place on 27 February in the ongoing Abu Dhabi Ministerial Conference-13. More on news: In these negotiations, India reiterated its long-held positions that responsible and sustainable fisheries is a practice ingrained in the […]