Current Affairs 08 October 2024
Contents: Marburg virus strains Rwanda’s healthcare system Context: At least 46 individuals have been infected and 12 Marburg deaths reported have been reported due to the deadly Marburg virus in Rwanda. The deadly Marburg virus could overwhelm Rwanda’s fragile healthcare system as about 80% of infections are among medical workers. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions […]
A Re-Balancing of India’s Great Power Relations
Context:Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit in the U.S., along with the National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s recent visit to Russia, reflect India’s nuanced approach to balancing its relationships with global powers. India’s foreign policy is currently navigating a complex landscape shaped by tensions in the Indo-Pacific, Russia’s war in […]
The Impact of microRNA on Gene Expression and Disease
Context:The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNAs. These small RNA molecules have revolutionized our understanding of gene regulation by playing a critical role in the control of gene expression at the post-transcriptional stage. This discovery has opened new avenues for research […]
Voter turnout in Haryana Assembly elections higher than Lok Sabha voting
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? A voter turnout of 67.9% has been recorded across the 90 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) in the Haryana Assembly Elections 2024. These figures are significantly higher voter response compared to last Lok Sabha elections which recorded 64.8% voting in the state. Voting Stats: India has a large […]
India-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty entered into force
Focus: GS2- International Relations Why in News? The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed on 13th February, 2024 at Abu Dhabi entered into force with effect from 31st August, 2024. The enforcement of this new BIT with UAE gives continuity of investment protection to investors of both the countries The […]
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PIB Summaries 08 October 2024
Contents: India-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty entered into force Focus: GS2- International Relations Why in News? The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed on 13th February, 2024 at Abu Dhabi entered into force with effect from 31st August, 2024. The enforcement of this new BIT with UAE gives continuity of investment […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 October 2024
Contents: Regulation Role: The Impact of microRNA on Gene Expression and Disease Context:The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNAs. These small RNA molecules have revolutionized our understanding of gene regulation by playing a critical role in the control of gene expression […]