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Two deaths reported in Kerala due to the Nipah Virus, health minister Mandaviya confirms Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Nipah virus infection in humans causes a range of clinical presentations, from asymptomatic infection (subclinical) to acute respiratory infection and fatal encephalitis. The case fatality rate is estimated at 40% to 75%. This […]
Odisha’s Timeless Wonder – Konark Wheel replica at Bharat Mandapam during G20 summit Subject :History Section: Art and Culture The Konark Wheel took form under King Narasimhadeva-I’s reign in the 13th century. A wheel with 24 spokes, the wheel symbolises India’s ancient wisdom, architectural excellence and advanced civilisation. It has also been incorporated […]
Nataraja sculpture at Bharat Mandapam during G20 Summit in Delhi Subject: HISTORY Section: Art and culture Context: A 27-foot Nataraja sculpture installed outside the Bharat Mandapam ahead of the G20 Summit weighs around 20 tonnes and took around 3.25-lakh man hours to take shape, the government said. The sculpture was created by the […]
Sanatan Dharma Subject: HISTORY Section: Art and culture Context: Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks on Sanatan Dharma Sanatan Dharma is a Sanskrit term that can be translated variously as “eternal religion” or “eternal law”, “unshakeable, venerable order”, or “ancient and continuing guideline”. The word “sanatan”, meaning eternal, does not appear in the Vedas. The word […]
World can emulate India’s protection of plant varieties and farmers rights law’ Subject :Science and technology Section: IPR Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FR) Act, 2001 Enacted by India in 2001 adopting sui generis system. It is in conformity with International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), 1978. The […]
Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari mentions tax on diesel vehicles: Why is diesel under pressure? Subject : Science and technology Section: Msc Introduction On September 12, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari suggested the possibility of imposing an additional 10% GST on diesel-run vehicles as a “pollution tax” if the use of such vehicles continues. […]
PM Modi and Saudi Crown Prince MBS chair SPC meeting: What is the Strategic Partnership Council Subject :International Relations Section: Msc Introduction: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud recently held extensive talks and co-chaired the first summit-level meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council […]
Spotting black holes Subject :Science and technology Section: Space technology Black Holes Black holes are mysterious cosmic objects, often misunderstood. They are not actual holes but incredibly dense concentrations of matter. It is typically formed during supernova explosions. A black hole’s event horizon, just beneath its surface, has such intense gravity that nothing, […]
Where is Nechiphu tunnel in India? Why is it important? Subject : Geography Section: Places in news Context: A newly-built 500-metre tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh will provide all-weather connectivity to the strategic Tawang region along the Line of Actual Control. Defense Projects: The tunnel is one of the 90 projects taken up by […]
Libya floods: Entire neighborhoods dragged into the sea Subject: Geography In the news: A devastating flood in eastern Libya has killed at least 5,000 people in the aftermath of storm Daniel. Details: Affected areas: Derna (most affected), eastern city of Benghazi, cities of Soussa, Al-Marj and Misrata. Probable cause of the flood: Heavy […]