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Twigstats: Revolutionizing High-Resolution Ancestry Analysis with Ancient DNA Sub : Sci Sec : Biotech Why in News The development of Twigstats, a groundbreaking analytical tool, has enabled researchers to achieve an unprecedented level of precision in tracing individual-level ancestry through genetic data. Ancient DNA: Prehistoric human burials and mass graves provide ancient DNA […]
The mystery of the Indus script: Dravidian, Sanskrit or not a language at all? Sub : History Sec: Ancient India Context: The remains of the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) were first discovered in the The Indus script, found on seals, tablets, and other artifacts, has remained undeciphered for nearly a century despite numerous […]
Indo-US nuclear deal: Law that bars manufacturing here, Indian law on liability Sub : Sci Sec: Nuclear sector Context: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets Jaishankar in Delhi as Biden administration prepares to hand over charge to Trump. One of the key objectives of the visit was to strengthen the US-India initiative […]
No sanction given for death sentence, Houthis handling nurse’s case: Yemen Embassy Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Embassy of Yemen in India has clarified that Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, has not approved the death sentence of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya. Background of the Case: Nimisha Priya, […]
NPP Minister faces flak for calling Meghalaya a ‘Christian State’ Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: A Meghalaya-based NGO, Thma U Rangli-Juki (TUR), has criticized the State’s Education Minister, Rakkam A. Sangma, for planning to consecrate a university with a Christian prayer service. The NGO also condemned the Minister, for claiming that Meghalaya was […]
Why Arunachal Pradesh is bringing back 1978 Act against ‘forceful’ religious conversion Sub: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: The Arunachal Pradesh government is planning to revive a 1978 law against forceful religious conversions by creating rules for its enforcement, 46 years after it was first passed. The Act has remained dormant for […]
India-France Defence Deals Near Finalization Ahead of PM Modi’s Paris Visit Sub : Sci Sec: Defence Why in News Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Paris, to attend the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Two major defence deals between India and France, worth over $10 […]
Avian Influenza in Animals Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News India has reported its first case of avian influenza (bird flu) among animals. The Union Ministry of Animal Husbandry has issued directives to all states to quarantine infected tigers and other feline species to prevent the transmission of the H5N1 virus […]
Daily Prelims Notes 6 January 2025 Table Of Contents Why is the Rupee Weakening Against the Dollar? Indus Valley Civilization: Script and Continuity with Indian Culture South African Court’s Landmark Judgment: Transitioning Away from Coal Avian Influenza in Animals India-France Defence Deals Near Finalization Ahead of PM Modi’s Paris Visit Why Arunachal Pradesh […]
South African Court’s Landmark Judgment: Transitioning Away from Coal Sub : Env Sec: Climate change Why in News South Africa’s High Court in Pretoria delivered a landmark judgment by rejecting the government’s plan to expand coal-fired power generation. The court declared the proposal inconsistent with the country’s Constitution, marking a significant victory for […]