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Centre set to roll out vaccine drive to fight cervical cancer Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: The government is set to roll out a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls in the 9-14 years age group. More on news: The immunization drive is planned in three phases over three […]
Daily Prelims Notes 11 January 2024 Table Of Contents IISc Bengaluru comes up with warm vaccine against current strains of SARS-CoV-2 Why did North India fog so heavily last week? KukiZo tribal bodies against review of ST status of certain tribes The laws around remission policy How a super energetic particle from outer […]
South Africa’s genocide case against Israel: How will the ICJ decide? Subject: IR Section: International Conventions Context: Israel has promised to defend itself as the World Court is set to hold public hearings in the case brought by South Africa. More on news: Pretoria accuses Israel of committing genocide in contravention of the […]
Darjeeling zoo scripts a success story: With a count of 14, it now has world’s largest number of snow leopards in captivity Subject : Environment Section: Species in news Context: Nearly four decades after Darjeeling zoo began a conservation breeding programme, it now has the world’s largest number of snow leopards in captivity. […]
Maiden embarkation of scientists from Indian Ocean Countries onboard Antarctic expedition – Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) Subject: IR Section: International Conventions Context: Two scientists from Mauritius and one scientist from Bangladesh boarded the vessel at Cape town on 20 Dec 2023 to participate in the 43rd Antarctic expedition of India led by National […]
How a super energetic particle from outer space could help physics Subject: IR Section: International Conventions Context: A cosmic ray that has been dubbed ‘Amaterasu’ appears to have reached the earth from an empty part of the universe. More About News In May 2021, Japanese scientist Toshihiro Fujii discovered a remarkably high-energy cosmic-ray […]
The laws around remission policy Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context: The Supreme Court on January 8 set aside the remission of 11 convicts sentenced to life imprisonment for the gang rape of Bilkis Bano and murder of her family, during the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat. The remission order was passed by the Gujarat government in August 2022. Legal and Constitutional Provisions: The constitutional provisions under Article 72 and 161 empower the President and Governor, respectively, to grant pardon, commutation, remission, respite, or reprieve to a convict. Additionally, […]
KukiZo tribal bodies against review of ST status of certain tribes Subject: Geography Section: Human geography Context: Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) and Zomi Council Steering Committee (ZCSC) condemn the move to review ST status of Kuki-Zo communities in Manipur during ethnic conflict. Manipur government forms a committee to examine delisting representation, including […]
Why did North India fog so heavily last week? Subject: Geography Section: Climatology Context: In late December 2023 and early 2024, northern India faced severe winter conditions characterized by low temperatures and dense fog. Affected regions are: Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. What is fog? Fog […]
IISc Bengaluru comes up with warm vaccine against current strains of SARS-CoV-2 Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health In the news: A heat-tolerant vaccine developed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) researchers is said to be effective against all current strains of SARS-CoV-2 besides having the potential to be quickly adapted for […]