PM inaugurates Nalanda University
Why in the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University, an international institution located near… Continue reading PM inaugurates Nalanda University
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CRISPR Cas9 Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
Why in the News? India is close to developing a gene therapy using CRISPR-Cas9, a gene-editing tool for sickle cell… Continue reading CRISPR Cas9 Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
NHRC Notice to Centre on Worker Rights Violation in Haryana
Why in the News? The National Human Right Commission (NHRC) issued notice to the Centre over reports from a Amazon… Continue reading NHRC Notice to Centre on Worker Rights Violation in Haryana
In news: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Why in the News? The monsoon has brought a measure of relief to animals especially the one-horned rhinoceros in Pobitora… Continue reading In news: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
[20th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Blueprints beyond borders, for solace and shelter
PYQ Relevance: Q Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human rights… Continue reading [20th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Blueprints beyond borders, for solace and shelter
Critical Minerals under iCET
Why in the News? India and the U.S. aim to quickly conclude a bilateral agreement on Critical Minerals cooperation under… Continue reading Critical Minerals under iCET
How will AlphaFold 3 change life sciences research?
Why in the News? AlphaFold 3, and AI System introduced in a May 2024 Nature paper, extends capabilities to predict… Continue reading How will AlphaFold 3 change life sciences research?
The high cost of a Global Economic Decoupling
Why in the News? The announcement by United States President Joe Biden in May to impose a new set of… Continue reading The high cost of a Global Economic Decoupling
Does H5N1 pose a threat for humans? | Explained
Why in the news? The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1’s spread to cattle and first human cases in U.S.… Continue reading Does H5N1 pose a threat for humans? | Explained
Why caste should inform debates on inequality in the country?
Why in the News? A recent working paper from the World Inequality Lab has sparked renewed debate about the growing… Continue reading Why caste should inform debates on inequality in the country?
Who is the Pro-Tem Speaker of Lok Sabha and how is an MP chosen for the role?
Why in the News? The 18th Lok Sabha will convene its first session very soon. A new Speaker of the… Continue reading Who is the Pro-Tem Speaker of Lok Sabha and how is an MP chosen for the role?
[pib] INS Sunayna in Port Victoria, Seychelles
Why in the News? INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel based at Southern Naval Command, entered Port Victoria, Seychelles. The… Continue reading [pib] INS Sunayna in Port Victoria, Seychelles
In news: G-7 Outreach Summit Apulia, Italy
Why in the News? PM Modi was placed at centre stage for a group photograph at the G-7 Outreach Summit… Continue reading In news: G-7 Outreach Summit Apulia, Italy
Elephants have names for each other: New study
Why in the News? Recent studies utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have revealed that elephants possess unique names used to… Continue reading Elephants have names for each other: New study
World Crocodile Day 2024: In 50th year of India’s saurian conservation
Why in the news? The successful Crocodile Conservation Project in Bhitarkanika National Park is escalating the human-crocodile conflicts affecting local… Continue reading World Crocodile Day 2024: In 50th year of India’s saurian conservation
An Ageing India: The Magnitude and the Multitude
Why in the News? The phenomenon of ageing stands out as one of the most significant developments of this century,… Continue reading An Ageing India: The Magnitude and the Multitude
EU Environmental Council adopts nature restoration law in historic win for continent’s environment
Why in the news? On June 17, 2024, the EU Environmental Council approved the Nature Restoration Law (NRL), marking a… Continue reading EU Environmental Council adopts nature restoration law in historic win for continent’s environment
Valentina Tereshkova: The First Woman in Space
Why in the News? On June 16, 1963, Valentina Tereshkova made history as the first woman to venture into space.… Continue reading Valentina Tereshkova: The First Woman in Space
Quantum Physics Behind Diapers: How they absorb so much Liquid?
Why in the News? Understanding the absorbency of diapers through the Quantum physics of water absorption and contrasting materials that… Continue reading Quantum Physics Behind Diapers: How they absorb so much Liquid?
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary: India’s New Cheetah Habitat
Why in the News? Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary will become the second home for cheetahs in India, after Kuno National… Continue reading Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary: India’s New Cheetah Habitat
