About The Nano-MIND Technology
Context: Researchers from the Korean Institute of Basic Science have developed a magnetogenetics technology dubbed Nano Magnetogenetic Interface for NeuroDynamics (Nano-MIND) which has been demonstrated on mice. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Nano-MIND Technology: Overview and Highlights Overview Research Highlights Significance -Source: India Today
Landslide in Wayanad
Context: At least 144 persons were killed and 197 injured after multiple landslides flattened some three villages in Vythiri taluk of the hilly Wayanad district of Kerala early on July 30. Relevance: GS III- Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Landslide in Wayanad: Key Details and Causes Incident Overview Causes of the Wayanad Landslide Environmental […]
Report on Currency and Finance
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Report on Currency and Finance (RCF) for the year 2023-24 with the theme – India’s Digital Revolution. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: India’s Digital Revolution – Key Highlights Significance of Digitalisation in India’s Financial Sector Challenges Posed by Digitalisation in Finance Remittances in […]
What is Dark Oxygen?
Context: Scientists have recently reported an unknown process generating oxygen in the world’s oceans’ deep regions, where photosynthesis is not possible due to the absence of sunlight. This discovery is significant as it indicates the presence of previously unknown ecosystems and highlights the importance of oxygen in supporting marine life. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions […]
Surge in Tax Concessions for Political Donations
Context: Recent financial data shows a notable increase in tax concessions for donations to political parties, with nearly Rs 4,000 crore granted in the fiscal year 2022-23. This rise underscores the growing trend of using tax deductions to support electoral funding and highlights broader shifts in political finance and its impact on fiscal policy. Relevance: […]
About The Charles Darwin’s Frog
Context: Researchers said the lack of adequate breeding sites due to habitat loss and competition for limited resources may be driving the Charles Darwin’s frog to breed in unnatural sites. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Charles Darwin’s Frog -Source: The Hindu
About The Saffron Crop
Context: The erratic weather patterns have led many farmers to convert their saffron fields into apple orchards or to grow mustard crops in Kashmir. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Saffron Crop -Source: The Hindu
Quad Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo
Context: A recent Quad Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo featured key diplomats: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar of India, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa. Following the meeting, they issued a joint statement expressing anticipation for the upcoming Quad summit in India. The statement emphasized […]
Phase IV of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
Context: Finance Minister announced Phase IV of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) to connect 25,000 villages with all-weather roads, and allocated an outlay of Rs 19,000 crore for the financial year 2024-25. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) PMGSY – Phase I PMGSY […]
PARAKH Report Recommends Inclusion of Class 9-11 Performance
Context: A recent report by PARAKH, a unit established within NCERT to standardize assessments across school boards, recommends that students’ performance in Classes 9, 10, and 11—based on exams and continuous classwork—should contribute to their final marks at the end of Class 12. This recommendation aligns with the National Education Policy and aims to ensure […]