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Special Gram Sabhas on Gandhi Jayanti

Why in the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organizing special Gram Sabhas across 750 Gram Panchayats on 2nd October 2024, marking Gandhi Jayanti. Vision to Achieve Gram Swaraj Through People’s Participation These special Gram Sabhas will embody Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of Gram Swaraj—a vision of self-reliant villages driven by people’s participation in decision-making.… Continue reading Special Gram Sabhas on Gandhi Jayanti

BRCA Testing

Why in the News? Angelina Jolie’s case highlighted hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) after she underwent preventive surgeries due to a BRCA1 gene mutation. What is BRCA Testing? BRCA testing is a genetic test that looks for mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. These genes normally help repair DNA, but when they are… Continue reading BRCA Testing

In news: Arun River 

Why in the News? The Arun River, which flows across Nepal and Tibet, is eroding rock and soil in its basin, leading to the rise of Mount Everest by up to 2 mm a year. How is Arun River making the Everest taller? The Arun River is contributing to the rise of Mount Everest through… Continue reading In news: Arun River 

Species in News: Swallowtail Butterfly

Why in the News? A recent study has found that the overexploitation of medicinal plants, is threatening the survival of swallowtail butterflies in the forest habitats of Assam’s Bodoland Territorial Region. About Swallowtail Butterfly Details Family and Species Family: Papilionidae Global species: 573 Indian species: 77 Characteristics Large size, brightly colored wings, tail-like extensions on… Continue reading Species in News: Swallowtail Butterfly

[1st October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Having private participation in India’s nuclear energy

PYQ Relevance: Q). Discuss the natural resource potentials of ‘Deccan Trap’. (UPSC CSE 2022)Q). With growing energy needs should India keep on expanding its nuclear energy programme? Discuss the facts and fears associated with nuclear energy. (UPSC CSE 2018) Q). In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of… Continue reading [1st October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Having private participation in India’s nuclear energy

Tea tribes marginalized in Assam despite their contribution to the economy

Why in the News? Recently, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren urged Assam’s Himanta Biswa Sarma to grant ST status to tea tribes, he was also strategically countering the BJP’s campaign in election-bound Jharkhand. Demand for Scheduled Tribe Status Recognition of Marginalization: The Jharkhand CM has emphasized that the tea tribes in Assam, numbering around 70… Continue reading Tea tribes marginalized in Assam despite their contribution to the economy

Annular Solar Eclipse

Why in the News? An annular solar eclipse will be visible in parts of South America on October 2, 2023.  It, however, will not be visible from India. What is a Solar Eclipse? A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun’s light either fully or partially,… Continue reading Annular Solar Eclipse

Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Why in the News? Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty will be conferred with the 2022 Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Mithun Chakraborty to Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award  Mithun Chakraborty has played a wide range of roles throughout his career, from a tribal in ‘Mrigayaa’ (1976) to an action hero and a dancing star, becoming one of the most… Continue reading Dadasaheb Phalke Award

[pib] Exercise KAZIND-2024

Why in the News? The 8th edition of Exercise KAZIND-2024 has commenced in Uttarakhand. About Exercise KAZIND-2024 Exercise KAZIND is an annual joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan. It was first initiated as Exercise PRABAL DOSTYK in 2016 and later renamed Exercise KAZIND after the second edition. The exercise involves Army contingents from both… Continue reading [pib] Exercise KAZIND-2024

92% of workers cleaning urban sewers, septic tanks from SC, ST, OBC groups: survey

Why in the News? Government data from over 3,000 urban local bodies across 29 States and Union Territories shows that 91.9% of the 38,000 sewer and septic tank cleaners profiles belong to SC, ST, or OBC communities. What are the socio-economic conditions of workers engaged in sewer and septic tank cleaning? Demographics: A significant majority… Continue reading 92% of workers cleaning urban sewers, septic tanks from SC, ST, OBC groups: survey

Neutrino Fog

Why in the News? The LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment revealed that as we continue to push the boundaries of dark matter detection, the issue of neutrino fog becomes increasingly significant. What is the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) Experiment? The LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment is a cutting-edge dark matter detection project located deep underground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility… Continue reading Neutrino Fog

Hepatitis E Virus (HEV)

Why in the News? Recent research indicates that pigs may act as a transmission vehicle for a strain of the hepatitis E virus (HEV) commonly found in rats, known as Rocahepevirus ratti, or rat HEV. Role of Pigs in Transmission HEV Reservoir: Pigs naturally carry hepatitis E virus (HEV), particularly strains that can infect humans.… Continue reading Hepatitis E Virus (HEV)

[30th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Common Practice Standards must have India outlook 

PYQ Relevance: Q). Should the pursuit of carbon credits and clean development mechanisms set up under UNFCCC be maintained even though there has been a massive slide in the value of a carbon credit? Discuss with respect to India’s energy needs for economic growth. (UPSC CSE 2014)Q). In the view of the declining average size… Continue reading [30th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Common Practice Standards must have India outlook 

Keep the fire of the self-respect movement going

Why in the News? This year marks the beginning of the centenary of the “Self-Respect Movement”, a transformative movement with a unique mission to empower individuals and communities to challenge and dismantle the oppressive hierarchical structures that had subjugated them. What is the significance of the Self-Respect Movement? Empowerment Against Hierarchical Structures: The Self-Respect Movement,… Continue reading Keep the fire of the self-respect movement going

Places in news: Palk Strait

Why in the News? The Nagapattinam-Kankesanthurai ferry service has been resumed along the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka after 40 years. About Palk Strait Location Narrow water body separating Tamil Nadu, India, and Sri Lanka. Name Origin Named after Robert Palk, a British Raj-era Governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763). Geographic Boundaries Southern boundaries… Continue reading Places in news: Palk Strait

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