Source- This post on Genome Editing and TnpB has been created based on the article “ICAR, Penn State team makes a tool small enough to edit plant genomes” published in “The Hindu” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Researchers have developed a plant genome editor using a protein derived from Deinococcus radiodurans bacteria, known… Continue reading Genome Editing and TnpB
Day: August 22, 2024
The Importance of Reservation in Lateral Entry
Source-This post on The Importance of Reservation in Lateral Entry has been created based on the article “Lateral entry in UPSC will further distance marginalised from centres of power” published in “The Indian Express” on 22 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2– Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States and… Continue reading The Importance of Reservation in Lateral Entry
Shiveluch Volcano
Source- This post on Shiveluch Volcano has been created based on the article “Shiveluch volcano erupts after 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off eastern Russian coast” published in “ANI” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? The Shiveluch volcano in Russia recently erupted following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that occurred off the country’s eastern coast. About Shiveluch… Continue reading Shiveluch Volcano
BoCW Management Information System (MIS) portal
Source- This post on BoCW Management Information System (MIS) portal has been created based on the article “Ministry of Labour & Employment launches Building and other Construction Workers (BoCW) Management Information System (MIS) portal” published in “PIB” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Secretary of the Ministry of Labour & Employment chaired… Continue reading BoCW Management Information System (MIS) portal
ICGS Sujay
Source- This post on ICGS Sujay has been created based on the article “ICGS Sujay makes port call in Indonesia for a two-day visit as part of overseas deployment to East Asia” published in “PIB” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, ICGS Sujay made a port call in Jakarta, Indonesia. About ICGS Sujay… Continue reading ICGS Sujay
Vaccine-derived poliovirus
Source- This post on Vaccine-derived poliovirus has been created based on the article “Centre says Meghalaya polio case is vaccine-derived” published in “The Hindu” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, a two-year-old child from Tikrikilla in Meghalaya has been confirmed to be suffering from vaccine-derived polio. About Vaccine-Derived Polio Virus 1. Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus… Continue reading Vaccine-derived poliovirus
Justice Hema Committee Report
Source- This post on Justice Hema Committee Report has been created based on the article “What Justice Hema Committee report says, why its release was delayed” published in “The Indian Express” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? The Kerala government has recently released the Justice Hema Committee report. The report’s release was postponed for… Continue reading Justice Hema Committee Report
India-Malaysia Relations- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
During the recent visit of the Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, India-Malaysia relations were upgraded to ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’. It was noted during the visit that India and Malaysia have close similarities as both are ‘multicultural, multi-ethnic and multi-religious countries‘. Several key agreements were signed during the visit, providing impetus for the deepening of India-Malaysia relations.… Continue reading India-Malaysia Relations- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 21st August 2024 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Maarathon Questions. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 21st Aug 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 21st August 2024 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 22nd August – Schemes – I – 2024
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 22 August Schemes – I For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here,
