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Oldest yet fossils of a plant-eating dinosaur found in Rajasthan Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Scientists from IIT Roorkee have characterized dinosaur fossils from the Middle Jurassic period, found in the Thar desert near the Jaisalmer Basin by the Geological Survey of India. What have the scientists found? They have uncovered remains […]
India mulls annual audit of raw material suppliers by drugmakers Subject: Schemes Section: Health Context: India is considering making it mandatory for drugmakers to audit their raw material suppliers, at least once a year. What is the need for mandatory auditing? Recently the World Health Organisation has flagged cough syrups made in India […]
An ancient landmass broke-up, giving us pink diamonds Subject: Schemes Section: Health Context: Scientists said they have found the “missing ingredient” for pink diamonds, some of the world’s most expensive stones due their rarity and beauty, and the discovery could help find more. Pink diamond: More than 90% of all the pink (and […]
Constitution Bench to hear challenge to Section 6A of Citizenship Act on October 17 Subject: Polity Section: Constitution Context: A Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud decided to hear from October 17 a series of petitions challenging the constitutionality of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. Section 6A […]
Constitution Bench to examine validity of extending reservation of seats for SCs/STs in LS, Assemblies Subject: Polity Section: Constitution Context: A Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud decided to examine if clockwork extensions granted to reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Lok […]
How India’s lunar landing shapes the future of space exploration, geopolitics Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology India’s Lunar Landing and the Artemis Accord: India’s successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the lunar south pole. Joining the Artemis Accord in June 2023 does not restrict India from advancing its space ambitions. There are […]
The study throws light on how gravitational instabilities affect the evolution of galaxies Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Study Overview: Conducted by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Investigated the connection between gravitational instabilities and galaxy evolution Key Research Objectives: Explore the relationship between gravitational instabilities and various galaxy characteristics. Examine […]
Can ISRO’s Aditya L1 mission face any danger after NASA’s Parker Solar Probe faces most powerful CMEs? Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Aditya L1 Mission: India’s first solar exploration mission aimed at studying the Sun in detail. Payloads: Carries seven distinct payloads. The latest update from ISRO indicates that the Aditya […]
Before quota, delimitation: What is it, why is it needed Subject :Polity Section: Constitution Introduction The 128th Amendment Bill, 2023, passed by Lok Sabha, seeks 33% reservation for women in both Lok Sabha and state Assemblies. Its implementation, contingent on the delimitation exercise, may face delays but will be overseen transparently by a […]
Three Decades After JMM Bribery Scandal, SC To Revisit Verdict On MP, MLAs’ Immunity From Prosecution For Taking Bribe To Vote Subject: Polity Section: Parliament Context: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to reconsider a 25-year-old verdict by a five-judge bench to grant immunity from criminal prosecution to MPs and MLAs who take […]