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
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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
Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
Source- This post on Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has been created based on the article “CAS arbitrator calls Vinesh’s axing draconian, but sticks to rules” published in “Hindustan times” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) recently upheld the decision to disqualify Vinesh Phogat from the… Continue reading Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
DRIPS Portal
Source- This post on DRIPS Portal has been created based on the article “Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Khattar Launches online portal DRIPS (Disaster Resilient Infrastructure for Power Sector)” published in “PIB” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the DRIPS (Disaster Resilient Infrastructure for Power Sector) portal was launched by Ministery of Power… Continue reading DRIPS Portal
JAL VIDYUT DPR portal
Source- This post on JAL VIDYUT DPR portal has been created based on the article “Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Launches Online Portal for Monitoring Survey and Investigation Activities of Hydro Electric Projects and Pumped Storage Projects (JAL VIDYUT DPR)” published in “PIB” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal,… Continue reading JAL VIDYUT DPR portal
PROMPT Portal
Source- This post on PROMPT Portal has been created based on the article “Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Khattar Launches Portal for Online Monitoring Of Projects – Thermal (PROMPT)” published in “PIB” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Power and Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, launched the Portal… Continue reading PROMPT Portal
