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UN declares December 21 as World Meditation Day Sub: IR Sec: Int org Context: India was part of a core group of countries, including Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mexico, and Andorra, that helped guide the adoption of the World Meditation Day resolution at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The resolution to mark […]
Advancing Malaria Prevention: Genetically Modified Parasites as a Next-Generation Vaccine Sub : Sci Sec: Biotech Why in News Recent advancements in malaria research have highlighted the use of genetically modified parasites as a novel approach to priming the immune system against malaria. A groundbreaking study demonstrated the efficacy of late-arresting genetically modified parasites […]
Indigenous Nuclear Attack Submarines (SSNs) Sub : Sci Sec: Defence Why in News India’s indigenous nuclear attack submarine (SSN) program has gained attention following approvals for its design and construction phases. The timeline indicates the design phase will take 4-5 years, with the first submarine expected to be ready by 2036-37. This milestone […]
Tushil Commissioned: Strengthening India-Russia Defence Cooperation Sub : Sci Sec: Defence Why in News Defence Minister is on a three-day visit to Russia for the commissioning of Tushil, a stealth guided missile frigate. The visit coincides with the 21st India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGCM & MTC), marking a significant […]
BSF deployment moved to zero line along Bangladesh border in Murshidabad Sub : Geo Sec :Indian Geo Context: The Border Security Force (BSF) has repositioned its personnel along the zero line of the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, particularly in the char lands along the Padma River. Current Deployment: BSF has […]
No Plans for De-Dollarization: RBI Governor Das Clarifies India’s Trade Strategy Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Clarification on De-Dollarisation RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das confirmed that India has no plans for de-dollarisation, addressing concerns sparked by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations considering a common currency. De-dollarisation is […]
World’s Oldest Wild Bird Lays Egg at 74 Sub : Env Sec : Species in news Why in News Wisdom, the world’s oldest known wild bird, a Laysan albatross, has laid an egg at the age of 74 in the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, part of the Hawaiian Archipelago. This significant event […]
RBI’s Mule Hunter Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Why in News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched Mule Hunter, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)-powered system aimed at tackling digital frauds involving mule bank accounts. Mule Hunter: To identify and mitigate fraudulent activities associated with mule accounts. Leverages AI […]
Silicosis in India’s Mining Sector Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to draft new guidelines for granting permissions for silica mining and washing plants. What is Silicosis? A preventable but incurable occupational lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica […]
Karnataka relaxes rules to give minority tag to institutions Sub : Polity Sec: Constitution Context: The Karnataka government took a significant decision to scrap the requirement of a minimum number of students from a particular minority community for higher educational institutions to be designated as minority institutions. Previously, to retain the “minority institution” […]