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How radiocarbon dating revolutionised science Subject :Science and Tech Section: Nuclear technology Context: The technology allowed scholars a clearer and measurable view of the past, clarifying the history of human migration, the rise and fall of civilisations, and undulations of the earth’s climate. About Radiocarbon dating: Radiocarbon Dating is a method by which the age of an object can be determined. This technique involves a method that does this using radiocarbon, a name for the isotope carbon-14. Process of […]
IIT-Delhi project looks to make biotherapeutics more accessible Subject :Science and Tech Section: Biotechnology Context: Biologic drugs used to treat cancer and other auto-immune disorders are often beyond the reach of patients, due to their high prices. But IIT-Delhi has developed a platform that strikes at one of the key reasons for the […]
Research underway to produce bioethanol and biohydrogen from silkworm-rearing waste Subject :Science and Tech Section: Biotechnology Context: The Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSRTI) in Mysuru has taken up a pilot-scale project to produce bioethanol and biohydrogen from mulberry shoots and silkworm excrement. Details: The studies at CSRTI assume significance in the […]
PM Modi set to unveil North India’s first river rejuvenation project ‘Devika’ Subject :Geography Section: Indian Physical Geography Context: North India’s first river rejuvenation project ‘Devika’ is in the final stages. About ‘Devika’ project: Built on the lines of ‘Namami Ganga’, the project was launched by the Prime Minister in February 2019. Devika […]
India in 2023: strides in climate action, criticism of conservation Subject : Environment Section: Climate change Context: India spurred meaningful action to combat climate change and enhance wildlife conservation in 2023, but criticism arose regarding the cheetah translocation project and changes in forest and biodiversity laws. India’s efforts to combat climate change: India […]
Japan earthquake triggers tsunami warning: What is a tsunami, why does it keep forming in the island country? Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Tsunami waves hit several parts of Japan’s coastal areas and urgent evacuation warnings were issued after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake shook the country’s north-central region. Tsunami: Tsunami (a Japanese word […]
Appointment and TOR of 16th Finance Commission Subject: Polity Section: National Body Context: Arvind Panagariya, former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog appointed as Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission. The 16th Finance Commission is tasked to submit its Report by October 31, 2025. Covers a period of five years from April 1, 2026. […]
Government e-Marketplace (GeM): Transforming Procurement Dynamics Subject :Polity Section: National body Evolution of GeM: GeM, initially focused on general store items has expanded its scope. Now, it brings together defense PSUs Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) and Bharat Electrical Ltd (BEL) for procurement. Specific Procurement Details: BDL, specializing in Akash missiles, procured radars and […]
Daily Prelims Notes 1 January 2024 Table Of Contents You had your genome sequenced and found something – now what? NSE’s investor base grows to 8.5 crore in 2023 South Africa files genocide case against Israel at ICJ Lemongrass, mint spread scent of change in Odisha XPoSat: ISRO’s X-ray eye in the sky […]
Pendency down, but petitioners disappointed in many cases Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context: The year 2023 saw the Supreme Court form Constitution Benches almost back-to-back to hear long-pending and contentious cases like the abrogation of Article 370, same-sex marriage and demonetisation, but the results have left petitioners disappointed. Constitutional bench A constitution bench consists of at […]