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From neutrinos and Tb bacteria to quake-resistant buildings: How works of these young scientists have the potential to change the world Subject: Science and technology Section: Msc Introduction: Earlier this week, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) announced its flagship Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes for 2022, after holding it back for […]
Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics launched Subject: Govt Schemes Section: Agriculture Introduction The Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg Portal) has been officially launched in India under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, significantly impacting the country’s agriculture sector. Launch and Significance Official Launch: Professor Ramesh Chand, a member of NITI Aayog, […]
Why is 2023 so hot? A rare Pacific volcano is among the suspects Subject: Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: Scientists say an underwater volcanic eruption off Tonga in the South Pacific last year is majorly responsible for the unusual warming this year. About the Tonga volcanic eruption It is an Undersea Volcanic Eruption […]
Editors Guild of India has right to free speech, says CJI Subject: Polity Section: Constitution Context: Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said the Editors Guild of India (EGI) may be right or wrong in its report about “partisan media coverage” of the Manipur violence, but it has a right to free speech […]
WHO releases first-of-its-kind patient safety rights charter ahead of Patient Safety Day Subject: IR Section: International relations Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) released the first-ever patient safety rights charter outlining the core rights of all patients in the context of safety of health care on September 14, 2023. About the charter: The […]
Human-led climate impact rapidly cooling upper atmosphere even as lower atmosphere warms Subject: Geography Section: Physical geo Context: The Earth’s upper atmosphere, called stratosphere, has been dramatically cooling in response to human-induced climate change since 1986, according to a recent study. This is in complete contrast to the effects on the lowermost part […]
How can I lower my cholesterol? Do supplements work? How about psyllium or probiotics? Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Why are we so worried about cholesterol? There are two main types of cholesterol, both affecting your risk of heart disease and stroke. Both types are carried in the bloodstream inside molecules called […]
EU Parliament votes in favor of Critical Raw Materials Act Subject: IR Section: International relations Context: The Critical Raw Materials Act was voted on in the European Parliament during the September 11-14, 2023, plenary session in Strasbourg, France. It was approved with a large majority of 515 Members of the European Parliament (MEP) […]
India working on connecting South East Asia power grids under OSOWOG Subject: IR Section: International relations In News: India is working on connecting South East Asian power grids to Europe via Middle East Power under OSOWOG. Key Points: As part of One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG), India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE […]
Wrong to assess economic activity on GDP alone: FinMin Subject: Economy Section: National Income In News: Finance ministry defends economic performance of India with quarterly growth at 7.8%, emphasizing some limitations of GDP calculation. Key Points: Finance Ministry defends GDP performance after questions were raised on credibility of the quarterly growth of 7.8%. […]