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Why did Delhi HC allow a 60-year-old couple to access their dead son’s sperm?

Why in the News? The Delhi High Court recently permitted a couple in their sixties to access their late son’s sperm sample, thus opening the door for posthumous assisted reproduction. About the Present Case: The Delhi HC allowed a couple in their sixties to access their deceased son’s sperm sample for posthumous assisted reproduction, marking… Continue reading Why did Delhi HC allow a 60-year-old couple to access their dead son’s sperm?

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Bacteria

Why in the News? Due to increasing antimicrobial resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), many existing antibiotics are becoming less effective. As a result, researchers are studying Mtb to identify key proteins and design new drugs to target them. What is Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb)? Mtb is the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB), affecting the lungs and… Continue reading Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Bacteria

[14th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A critical message for the urban elite

PYQ Relevance: Q) “Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”.Comment on the progress made in India in this regard. (UPSC CSE 2018) Q) Discussion the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India.(UPSC CSE 2014) Q) To… Continue reading [14th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A critical message for the urban elite

Why precision medicine in India can’t advance without biobank laws?

Why in the News? Precision medicine is ushering in a new era of personalized healthcare, with its foundations taking shape during the completion of the Human Genome Project by scientists. What is the current legal framework governing biobanks in India? Lack of Comprehensive Legislation: India lacks specific, comprehensive laws governing biobanks. The current framework consists… Continue reading Why precision medicine in India can’t advance without biobank laws?

Issues in the treatment of ‘rare diseases’, and what the govt can do?

Why in the News? The Delhi High Court recently issued directives to enhance the availability of “orphan drugs” to combat rare diseases. About the Delhi High Court Verdict: The Delhi High Court issued directions aimed at improving the availability of “orphan drugs,” which are used to treat rare diseases. This intervention seeks to address challenges… Continue reading Issues in the treatment of ‘rare diseases’, and what the govt can do?

Scuttling people’s Right to Information (RTI)

Why in the News? Governments are undermining the RTI Act by delaying the appointment of information commissioners, causing commissions to struggle with increasing backlogs, according to a 2023-24 report of Satark Nagrik Sangathan. About Satark Nagrik Sangathan (SNS): Satark Nagrik Sangathan (SNS) is not a government-based organization; rather, it is a citizens’ organization focused on… Continue reading Scuttling people’s Right to Information (RTI)

What is the UNIFIL?

Why in the News? India has expressed concerns about the safety of UN peacekeepers stationed in south Lebanon, after they came under fire from Israeli forces. Among the peacekeepers are 600 Indian soldiers, who are part of the UN peacekeeping mission and are stationed along the 120-km Blue Line on the Israel-Lebanon border. What is… Continue reading What is the UNIFIL?

In news: Wular Lake

Why in the News? The harvest of water chestnuts, locally known as goer has begun around “Wular Lake” in Kashmir. About Wular Lake: Details Location Bandipore district, Jammu and Kashmir Size Largest freshwater lake in India, second-largest in Asia Area Covers 200 sq. km, with a length of 24 km and breadth of 10 km… Continue reading In news: Wular Lake

International NGOs and the Perils of Outsourcing Development

Why in the News? For many years, International NGOs (INGOs) have promoted donor-driven agendas that have frequently caused harm to local communities. Case Study: Africa and Bolivia Tanzania and Kenya (Africa): In these regions, INGO-led conservation efforts, often backed by Western donors, displaced indigenous Maasai communities from their ancestral lands. These interventions were justified as… Continue reading International NGOs and the Perils of Outsourcing Development

Workplace carcinogens are increasingly a global problem

Why in the News? Data indicates that Central Europe and the wealthiest nations in Asia are approaching the cancer rates from workplace exposure to carcinogens seen in Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Carcinogens are associated with Occupational Cancer: Asbestos: A major contributor to lung cancer and mesothelioma, responsible for the highest number of deaths… Continue reading Workplace carcinogens are increasingly a global problem

As the green patch spreads in Antarctica, here’s what is worrying scientists

Why in the News? A new study reveals that plant cover on the Antarctic Peninsula, a mountainous region extending towards South America, has increased more than tenfold in recent decades due to rising temperatures. What has the study found? Vegetation in the Antarctic Peninsula increased 14-fold between 1986 and 2021, expanding from less than 1… Continue reading As the green patch spreads in Antarctica, here’s what is worrying scientists

Literature Nobel, 2024

Why in the News? The 2024 Nobel Prize has been awarded to South Korean writer Han Kang for her “intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.” Who is Han Kang? Han Kang is a South Korean writer born in 1970 in Gwangju, South Korea. She is known for… Continue reading Literature Nobel, 2024

Baku and South Caucasus Region

Why in the News? The 29th COP to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will begin on November 11, 2024, in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. As global leaders gather near the Caspian Sea, the surrounding region of the South Caucasus faces significant climate challenges. Key Areas at Risk: (1) Regional/transboundary areas:… Continue reading Baku and South Caucasus Region

Hurricane Milton

Why in the News? Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, USA which caused heavy rain, flooding and strong winds resulting in significant damage and loss of lives. Hurricane Milton: Origin and Causes Hurricane Milton was a powerful storm that made landfall in Florida near Siesta Key, causing widespread damage. It was a Category… Continue reading Hurricane Milton

[11th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The U.K. and ‘leaving lessons’ from the Indian Ocean

PYQ Relevance: Q) What do you understand by ‘The String of Pearls’? How does it impact India? Briefly outline the steps taken by India to counter this. (UPSC CSE 2013)Q) Explain the formation of thousands of islands in the Indonesian and Philippines archipelagos. (UPSC CSE 2014)Q) Project ‘Mausam’ is considered a unique foreign policy initiative… Continue reading [11th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The U.K. and ‘leaving lessons’ from the Indian Ocean

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