Source: This post is based on the article “New antibiotic identified to target a drug-resistant bacterium” published in “The Hindu” on 4 January 2024. Why in news? Researchers have identified a new class of antibiotics called ‘Zosurabalpin’ with the potential to tackle a drug-resistant bacterium, Acinetobacter baumannii. What is Zosurabalpin? 1) Zosurabalpin is an antibody… Continue reading Zosurabalpin: New antibiotic identified to target a drug-resistant bacterium
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UN’s Genocide Convention: South Africa files genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Source: The post is based on the article “South Africa files genocide case against Israel at ICJ: Why the African nation supports Gaza so strongly” published in “The Indian Express” on 2nd January 2024. Why in news? Recently, South Africa approached the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to seek an immediate order affirming that Israel had… Continue reading UN’s Genocide Convention: South Africa files genocide case against Israel at ICJ
National Transit Pass System
Sources: The post is based on the article “Minister Bhupendra Yadav launches NTPS, a unified system for forest goods’ transport across India” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th September 2023. Why in News? Recently, the central government has launched the National Transit Pass System (NTPS). What is the National Transit Pass System? 1) The… Continue reading National Transit Pass System
SMART 2.0 Program
Source- This post is based on the article “SMART 2.0’ launched for Ayurveda Teaching Professionals” published in “PIB” on 3 Jan 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) along with National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has launched ‘SMART 2.0’ (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research among Teaching professionals)… Continue reading SMART 2.0 Program
Cyber Kidnapping
Source- This post is based on the article “Chinese boy ‘cyber kidnapped’ in Utah found safe: What is cyber kidnapping, how to protect yourself” published in “The Indian Express” on 4 January 2024. Why in News? A Chinese student who was a victim of ‘cyber kidnapping’ has been found in rural Utah, unharmed. What is… Continue reading Cyber Kidnapping
Eurasian Otter Spotted at Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala
Source: This post on Eurasian Otter has been created on the article “Eurasian Otter spotted in Kerala” published in Times of India on 31st December 2023. Why in News? Recently, Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) was spotted for the first time in Kerala. They were found at Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Idukki. What is Eurasian Otter?… Continue reading Eurasian Otter Spotted at Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala
Savitribai Phule
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Savitribai Phule Jayanti 2024: Celebrating India’s first woman teacher ”published in “Business Standard” on 3rd January 2024. Why in news? January 3, 2024, marks the 193rd birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule. Who is Savitribai Phule? 1) Savitribai Phule, a Dalit woman from the Mali community, was born… Continue reading Savitribai Phule
Chamelion Trojan Malware
Source: The post on Chameleon Trojan Malware has been created on the article “New Android malware can steal your password by disabling fingerprint and face unlock” published in “The Indian Express” on 27th December 2023. Why in news? Cybersecurity researchers have identified a powerful variant of the notorious ‘Chameleon Trojan’ malware’, presenting a significant threat to users… Continue reading Chamelion Trojan Malware
Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2023
Sources: This post is based on the article “RBI releases Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) of 2021” published in “Live Mint” on 2nd Jan 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs). Which banks are on the list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks… Continue reading Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2023
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport
Source- This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Maharishi Valmiki International Airport at Ayodhya Dham” Published in “PIB” on 30th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Prime Minister inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. What are the Key features of the airport? 1) The airport is dedicated… Continue reading Maharishi Valmiki International Airport
