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Have earthquakes really increased in India due to activation of Almora Fault? Subject :Geography Section: Physical geography Context: There has been an increase in the number of earthquakes in January to November, 2023 compared to the last three years and it was mainly attributed to the activation of the Almora fault in Western […]
India’s extreme rainfall ‘corridor’ Subject :Geography Section: Physical geography Context: The Indian monsoon has well-known features, such as the onset of the monsoon, the withdrawal, the active and break periods, and the low-pressure systems (or monsoon depressions). Every aspect of the monsoon has been affected by global warming. Where does extreme rain occur? […]
74% Indians could not afford healthy diet in 2021 Subject : S&T Section: IPR Context: More than 74% of Indians could not afford a healthy diet in 2021, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said in a report. What is the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World(SOFI) […]
Patent exclusions — Madras High Court shows the way Subject : S&T Section: IPR Context: Madras High Court’s recent rulings on pharmaceutical patents clarify Section 3(e) and Section 3(i) exclusions, emphasizing evidence and contextual analysis for patent eligibility. The decisions highlight the necessity of bright-line rules for consistency in patent office decisions and […]
Rajya Sabha passes Bill to regulate appointment of CEC and ECs Subject :IR Section: Reports Context: The Rajya Sabha passed a bill that revises the process for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs), replacing the Election Commission (Conditions of Service of Election Commissioners and Transaction of Business) Act, 1991. […]
Game-changer Gene therapy offers new hope for those with sickle cell disease Subject : S&T Section :health Context: Gene therapy offers new hope for those with sickle cell disease. Introduction Less than a month after the U.K. drug regulator approved Casgevy, the gene therapy to treat people above 12 with sickle cell disease […]
Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit Subject :IR Section: Groupings Context Modi inaugurated the GPAI summit More about the news: India is hosting the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit in New Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the event. The summit aims to reach a consensus among the 29 […]
The Advocates Amendment Bill, which aims to weed out ‘touts’ Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: The Advocates Amendment Bill More about the news: The Advocates Amendment Bill, 2023, was passed in the Lok Sabha during the first day of Parliament’s Winter Session. The bill aims to eliminate ‘touts’ from the legal […]
Pompe Disease Subject : S&T Section: Health Context: India’s first Pompe disease patient passes away What is Pompe Disease: Pompe disease, also called Glycogen Storage Disease Type II, is a rare genetic disorder resulting from a deficiency of the enzymeacid alpha-glucosidase (GAA). This enzyme is essential for breaking down glycogen into glucose within […]
Daily Prelims Notes 12 December 2023 Table Of Contents A Maulana who opposed Article 370, loved Krishna and wrote a famous ghazal What was Karan Singh proclamation of 1949 What was Bommai judgment on which SC relied on India led Global River City alliance launched at COP28 Not possible to accurate data to […]