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Human-to-Human Transmission of Mpox Clade Ia: New Findings and Implications Sub : Sci Sec : Health Why in News Recent research has revealed evidence that Clade Ia of the mpox virus has evolved to spread through human-to-human transmission, a shift from the historically limited animal-to-human transmissions associated with this clade. This development raises […]
Understanding the Role of Lightning Rods in Protecting Structures and Lives Sub : Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News With climate change causing an increase in lightning frequency and severity, lightning strikes have become more common and hazardous. India recorded 2,887 lightning-related deaths in 2022, leading to calls for lightning to be recognized […]
Revitalizing Wind Energy in Tamil Nadu: Examining the Challenges and Opportunities Sub : Geo Sec :Eco geo Why in News In August 2024, the Tamil Nadu government introduced the “Tamil Nadu Repowering, Refurbishment, and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects.” However, this policy has stirred controversy, as wind energy generators have challenged […]
Gluten: animator of the dough Sub: Sci Sec: Health What is Gluten: Many cereal grains, particularly barley, wheat, and rye contain specific proteins that, when mixed with water and kneaded, create an elastic mass. This mass is called gluten. At the microscopic level, gluten is an elastic mesh of the protein molecules. It […]
France evaluating India’s Pinaka rocket system for its use Sub : Sci Sec: Defence Context: France is considering India’s indigenously developed Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) system for its defence needs. The French Army is organizing a detailed evaluation of Pinaka, among other global options to replace its M270 Lance-Roquettes Unitaire (LRU) rocket […]
23 T.N. fishermen held for poaching by Lankan navy Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 23 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and poaching in the Palk Bay near the Katchatheevu islet. Fishermen associations have urged the […]
Why Cambodia’s Novel H5N1 Reassortant Virus Requires Vigilant Monitoring: Key Insights and Implications Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News Cambodia has seen a resurgence of H5N1 bird flu cases after over a decade, with a notable rise in cases linked to a novel reassortant strain of the virus, reported between February 2023 […]
Private property and the ‘common good’: Unpacking the SC verdict Sub : Polity Sec : Constitution Supreme Court Verdict: Property Owners Association & Ors v. State of Maharashtra The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud (before his retirement), delivered a landmark judgment addressing two critical constitutional questions: Status of […]
The significance of Lignosat, the first wooden satellite launched into space Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector World’s First Wood-Panelled Satellite: LignoSat On November 5, the first wood-panelled satellite, LignoSat, was launched into space to explore the potential of timber as a renewable material for future space construction. Details: Development: LignoSat was created […]
Daily Prelims Notes 11 November 2024 Table Of Contents The significance of Lignosat, the first wooden satellite launched into space Private property and the ‘common good’: Unpacking the SC verdict Why Cambodia’s Novel H5N1 Reassortant Virus Requires Vigilant Monitoring: Key Insights and Implications 23 T.N. fishermen held for poaching by Lankan navy France […]