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The genomic revolution promises to transform cancer care Subject: Science and tech Section: Biotech Context: Recent UK research with 13,800 cancer patients showed genomic integration with clinical data can identify new cancer targets, guiding treatment strategies and highlighting inherited risks. NHS explores genomic medicine integration in cancer care, some trusts use preemptive sequencing. […]
INSAT-3DS satellite sent to launch port in Sriharikota Subject: Science and tech Section: Space tech Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said that the INSAT-3DS satellite has been flagged off to the launch port at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. About INSAT-3DS INSAT-3DS is a user-funded meteorological satellite developed by ISRO. It’s designed to maintain and improve upon the services provided by existing satellites. It utilizes ISRO’s I-2k […]
El Nino: Malawi’s harvest of maize – its staple food – may fall by 22.5% this year Subject: Geography Section: Climatology Context: Maize is a critical staple in southern Africa, particularly in Malawi, where it accounts for two-thirds of the national calorie intake. Details of the study: The study focuses on the impact […]
17th Lok Sabha may enter history with least number of lapsed bills Subject: Polity Section: Parliament Context: The 17thLok Sabha may end with a unique distinction in terms of the number of bills lapsed. Going by the current trend, it could be in the low single digit. More on news: As the last […]
FPI disclosure norms deadline extended: Why is SEBI seeking investor data? Subject: Economy Section: Capital Market Context: Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), who are mandated to liquidate their holdings as per the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi) January-end deadline, will get seven months more to provide additional disclosures. More on news: In […]
A conch shell to trumpet a new note at Beating Retreat Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: For the first time, the ceremonial musical parade at Beating Retreat will begin with a massed band’s ‘Shankhnaad’ tune. More on news: The Beating Retreat ceremony at the Vijay Chowk that marks the end of […]
Delhi High Court reaffirmed the ban on ‘sapinda’ marriages Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context: Delhi High Court this week rejected a plea regarding constitutionality of Section 5(v) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA), which prohibits marriage between two Hindus if they are “sapindas” of each other. More on news: The court said […]
Shark & ray meat consumption no longer restricted to India’s tribal & coastal peoples: Paper Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: According to a new study he meat of sharks and rays, for long consumed by tribal and coastal people in India, has found favour among new demographic categories such as foreign tourists and Indian […]
Gyanvapi case raises a challenge to Places of Worship Act 1991 Subject: Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: Calls to hand over the Gyanvapi mosque to the Hindus have come even after appeals by the Anjuman Intazamia Masjid in the Supreme Court to protect the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act of 1991 from becoming a dead letter. Details of News Hindu petitioners assert that the Gyanvapi mosque stands on the original site of an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, demolished […]
What is Ladakh’s demand on Gilgit-Baltistan? Subject: Geography Section: Places in news Context: Ladakh’s two key sociopolitical conglomerates, the Leh Apex Body (LAB), representing several Buddhist religious and political parties, and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), representing Muslim religious groups and local parties, submitted a memorandum to the Ministry of Home Affairs, demands include […]