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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?

Nobel Prize in Economics, 2024

Why in the News? The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics for 2024 was awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson for their research into why some nations are more prosperous than others. What is the Nobel Economics Prize?   Officially called the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Economics, 2024

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

What is THAAD?

Why in the News? The US has announced that it will send its advanced THAAD (Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense) missile system to Israel, along with US troops to operate it. What is THAAD? THAAD is an advanced missile defense system developed by Lockheed Martin Corporation in the 1990s. It is designed to intercept and destroy… Continue reading What is THAAD?

UPSC पद और वेतन सूची

UPSC भारत में एक केंद्रीय निकाय है जो सिविल सेवा परीक्षा (CSE) जैसी परीक्षाओं का आयोजन करता है, जिसके माध्यम से IAS, IPS, IFS आदि जैसी शीर्ष सरकारी सेवाओं में उम्मीदवारों की भर्ती की जाती है। UPSC सिविल सेवा के साथ-साथ रक्षा सेवाओं के लिए भी उम्मीदवारों की भर्ती करता है। सामग्री सूची UPSC पद… Continue reading UPSC पद और वेतन सूची

[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

China’s ‘Anaconda Strategy’

Why in the News? Taiwanese authorities recently stated that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is using an ‘anaconda strategy’ to put pressure on Taiwan. China’s Military Maneuvers around Taiwan China has been steadily increasing its military activities around Taiwan, both by air and sea: Air incursions into the Taiwan Strait have increased significantly, from 36… Continue reading China’s ‘Anaconda Strategy’

UPSC History Optional Syllabus for IAS 2024

History is an important subject for UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Civils, appearing in both Prelims and Optional papers (if chosen). The history syllabus of Prelims differs from the UPSC history optional syllabus, though some topics or themes might overlap. UPSC history syllabus for Prelims is mandatory for every UPSC aspirant, while the optional syllabus… Continue reading UPSC History Optional Syllabus for IAS 2024

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

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