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To protect endangered sharks and rays, scientists are mapping these species’ most important locations Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Important Shark and Ray Areas Project: The Earth’s saltwater bodies collectively form a vast ocean with diverse ecosystems. Specific locations, like the Fuvahmulah Atoll in the Maldives, are highlighted for their rich marine […]
Israeli logistics start-up plans to connect Dubai and Haifa ports via land to bypass Red Sea Subject : IR Section: Places in news Context: Amidst the Houthi Red Sea Crisis, Israeli logistics start-up Trucknet has found a new way- to move cargo by road between Dubai and the Adani-run Haifa port in Israel. […]
Supreme Court questions Centre on GM mustard Subject: Science and Tech Section: Biotechnology Context: The Supreme Court questioned the government on whether the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) had considered the reports of the court-appointed Technical Experts Committee (TEC) on the biosafety of transgenic mustard hybrid DMH-11 before approving it for environmental release. […]
Entrepreneurship: turning the tide against antimicrobial resistance Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health Context: In fight against the rising challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the search for new antibiotics is critical. Zosurabalpin stands out as a promising new candidate, offering a potential new way to tackle drug resistant Acinetobacter infections. Its early promise […]
West Bengal demands to list Bengali as ‘classical language’ Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: The Chief Minister said that based on scientific research, it has been established by her State team that Bengali had its origins 2,500 years ago. She said that her government has sent four volumes of documents to the Ministry. About Classical language Currently there are six languages that […]
Complete organ transplant process in 6-8 weeks, says Delhi HC Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: Delhi High Court has prescribed an ideal timeline of 6-8 weeks to complete the process of transplanting organs from living donors. More on news: Justice Prathiba M Singh said prolonged delays can cause significant mental and […]
Atal Setu: All you need to know about India’s longest sea bridge Subject: Geography Section: Mapping Context: Today, Prime Minister of India will inaugurate the much-awaited Atal Setu, the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) About Atal Setu: The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) or Atal Setu is the longest sea bridge in India […]
Iran seizes oil tanker at center dispute with US Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The Panama-flagged oil tanker Niovi of the US Navy was seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) while passing through the narrow Strait of Hormuz. More on news: Iran has seized a second oil tanker […]
Maharashtra Speaker gives verdict on Shiv Sena split Subject: Polity Section: Parliament and legislature Context: Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar recognised the Shinde faction as the “real Shiv Sena”,while deciding on a set of 54 petitions calling for disqualification of Sena MLAs on both sides. Anti Defection Law: The Tenth Schedule which is popularly […]
Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana Subject: Scheme Section: Vulnerable section Context: Under the Adarsh Gram Component of Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyudaya Yojana, a total of 1834 villages have been Declared as Adarsh Gram during the current FY 2023-24. About the scheme: Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana (PM- AJAY) is a […]