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Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)  

Why in the News? The Health Ministry has requested the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to implement measures to prevent surrogate advertisements of tobacco and alcoholrelated products by sportspersons. About Sports Authority of India (SAI) Details Establishment Founded in 1984 by the Ministry of Youth… Continue reading Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)  

Mapping: River Seine

Why in the News? The swimming events in the ongoing Paris Olympics were postponed due to concerns about the water quality of the River Seine. Issues with River Seine’s Water Quality: Old Sewage System: Paris’ aged sewage system combines rainwater and wastewater in the same pipes, leading to overflow during heavy rains. Untreated Sewage Discharge:… Continue reading Mapping: River Seine

‘Zombies’ in our Genes helped us evolve      

Why in the News? Research suggests that around 8% of the human genome is composed of Endogenous Retroviruses (ERVs) often referred to as ‘zombie’ regions. Retroviruses and Human Genome Integration Most viruses can’t affect the human genome, but retroviruses are an exception. Retroviruses can integrate and reshape the genomes of their hosts. They have an… Continue reading ‘Zombies’ in our Genes helped us evolve      

[31st July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A Licence Raj for digital content creators

PYQ Relevance: Mains:Q1 Has digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, coupled with lack of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility hindered socio-economic development? Examine with justification. (UPSC IAS/2021)  Q2 What do understand by the concept “freedom of speech and expression”? Does it cover hate speech also? Why do films in India stand on a slightly… Continue reading [31st July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A Licence Raj for digital content creators

[pib] National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)

Why in the News? The NPPA monitors the prices of scheduled as well as non-scheduled medicines under Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 (DPCO, 2013), informed the Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers. What are Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Formulations? [A] Scheduled Formulations: Defined as formulations listed in Schedule-I of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order,… Continue reading [pib] National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)

In new: Mekedatu Project

Why in the News? Karnataka CM has offered to discuss with Tamil Nadu, the implementation of Mekedatu Project across River Cauvery. About Mekedatu Project Mekedatu is a location along Kaveri in the border of Chamarajanagar and Ramanagara Districts in Karnataka. Karnataka intends to build a reservoir across River Cauvery near Mekedatu. The dam is proposed… Continue reading In new: Mekedatu Project

Landslides in Wayanad

Why in the News? Many people have died, and hundreds are feared trapped after three landslides hit Kerala’s Wayanad district. About Wayanad Wayanad is the only plateau in Kerala, forming a continuation of the Mysore Plateau, part of the Deccan Plateau. The Kabini River, a tributary of the Kaveri River, originates in Wayanad. The Chaliyar… Continue reading Landslides in Wayanad

What is FnCas9 Enzyme?

Why in the News? Scientists from the “CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology” have developed an enhanced genome-editing system using FnCas9 that can modify DNA more precisely and more efficiently than existing CRISPR-based technologies. CRISPR occurs naturally in some bacteria, as a part of their immune system that limits infections by recognizing and destroying viral… Continue reading What is FnCas9 Enzyme?

Surprising ‘Dark Oxygen’ discovery could ensnarl deep-sea mining    

Why in the News? Scientists reported on July 22 in Nature Geoscience that an unknown process is generating oxygen in the deep oceans, where photosynthesis is not possible due to the lack of light. About the recent study: Discovery of Oxygen: Scientists reported an unknown process producing oxygen in the deep ocean, specifically in the… Continue reading Surprising ‘Dark Oxygen’ discovery could ensnarl deep-sea mining    

SC to examine acquitted man’s ‘Right to be Forgotten’: What is this right, and how have courts ruled earlier?    

Why in the News? Last week, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that could define the scope of the “Right to be Forgotten” referred to in European privacy law as the “Right to Erasure” in India. What is the ‘Right to be Forgotten’? The right to be forgotten allows individuals to remove or… Continue reading SC to examine acquitted man’s ‘Right to be Forgotten’: What is this right, and how have courts ruled earlier?    

Why AI’s present and future bring some serious environmental concerns?

Why in the News?  Google is in the news due to its recent annual environment report, which revealed a 13% increase in its emissions footprint for 2023 compared to the previous year. Why Emissions are higher? Increased Electricity Consumption: Google reported a 13% increase in its emissions footprint in 2023, primarily due to a 17%… Continue reading Why AI’s present and future bring some serious environmental concerns?

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