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Kambala Subject: History Section: Art and culture Context: Kambala comes to Bengaluru More about the news: Over the weekend, Bengaluru hosted its inaugural Kambala race, The Karnataka government, recognizing its popularity, amended legislation to permit and facilitate the continuation of these races The event attracted a significant turnout, with thousands of spectators visiting […]
The mechanism that removes unfit cells before you’re born Subject : Science and Tech Section: Biotech Context: In 2016, Manvendra Singh re-analysed previously published gene expression data from an early human embryo, and spotted a new group of cells that hadn’t been seen before. These cells didn’t become a part of the later stages of the embryo and were elim-inated early in development . Important findings of the Study: A new group […]
Webb space telescope spots ‘teenage’ galaxies Subject : Science and Tech Section: Space technology Context The James Webb Space Telescope has provided detailed insights into slightly older galaxies, known as ‘teenagers’ in galactic terms, shedding light on their evolution and unique characteristics. This research is part of the CECILIA Survey, utilizing Webb to […]
Fibre optic cables: its origins, working and different functions Subject : Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: During COVID-19 pandemic, optical fibre highlighted the crucial role of the internet in maintaining global connectivity, facilitated largely by high-speed internet connections. These connections, enabling video chats, online payments, and virtual meetings, largely depend […]
Daily Prelims Notes 28 November 2023 Table Of Contents Fibre optic cables: its origins, working and different functions Webb space telescope spots ‘teenage’ galaxies The mechanism that removes unfit cells before you’re born Kambala Rat-hole mining EC tells Telangana govt to stop disbursal of Rythu Bandhu Mylab and Ekincare to promote Serum Institute’s […]
Overview of Supplementary Demands for Grants (SDG) Subject : Polity Section: Parliament Likely Allocations: Additional allocation for fertilizer, food, fuel subsidy, and Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme expected in SDG. Winter Session of Parliament (starting December 4) to witness SDG presentation. Funding Sources: Some funds allocated for subsidy and rural employment through the contingency […]
Overview of the issues raised on Agriculture at WTO Meeting Subject : Economy Section: External sector The three-day WTO Committee on Agriculture (CoA) meeting is set to begin. Key Focus Areas for India: Clarifications on the WTO-compatibility of the five-year extension for the PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojna (PMGKAY) or the free foodgrains […]
What are the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Pharma Companies? Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: In the last 10 days, two Indian companies have come in for serious observations from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on their non-adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices(cGMP). Good Manufacturing Practices Good Manufacturing […]
Free legal aid Subject : Polity Section: Judiciary Context: Poor state of legal aid in India. Constitutional Basis of Legal System: Article 39A of the Constitution of India provides that State shall secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity, and shall in particular, provide free […]
Greek island of Lesbos Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context:4 Indians among 13 crew members missing after ship sinks off Greek island More about the news: The cargo ship “Raptor” sank off the Greek island of Lesbos in stormy seas. The ship, en route to Istanbul from Alexandria, Egypt, with a cargo […]