Source-This post on Nobel Prize for microRNA Discovery is based on the article “Nobel Prize for microRNA find underscores RNA’s primacy in biology” published in “The Hindu” on 17th October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the discovery of microRNA earned the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine. This is the fifth Nobel Prize awarded… Continue reading Nobel Prize for microRNA Discovery
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Global Hunger Index 2024 report
Source-This post on Global Hunger Index 2024 report is based on the article “What does the Global Hunger Index 2024 state about India?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th october 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Global Hunger Index 2024 was released by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe. It indicates that India faces a ‘serious’ hunger situation,… Continue reading Global Hunger Index 2024 report
FAO report on impact of climate change on farmers
Source: This post on FAO report on impact of climate change on farmers has been created based on the article “Secretary (DEPwD) inaugurates “Climate change impact harsher on poorer farmers in India: FAO report “ published in The Hindu on 17th October 2024. Why in news? The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported recently… Continue reading FAO report on impact of climate change on farmers
Roopkund Lake
Source: This post on Roopkund Lake has been created based on the article “Uttarakhand’s ‘skeleton lake’ Roopkund shrinking due to climate change?” published in Times of India on 17th October 2024. Why in news? Climate change is leading to the annual shrinking of Roopkund Lake in Uttarakhand. About Roopkund Lake 1. Location: Roopkund Lake is situated… Continue reading Roopkund Lake
Mechazilla and its application
Source: This post on Mechazilla and its application has been created based on the article “What is ‘Mechazilla’? The giant arms that caught the massive Starship rocket midair” published in Business Times on 17th October 2024. Why in news? SpaceX has reached a significant milestone in space exploration by landing its Starship rocket using an innovative… Continue reading Mechazilla and its application
Biopolymers
Source: This post on India’s First Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers has been created based on the article “Making another stride towards making India global leader in economy and frontline player in ensuring greener, cleaner planet, Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates India’s first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers in Pune” published in PIB on 16th October 2024. Why in… Continue reading Biopolymers
Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK)
Source: This post on Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) has been created based on the article “Secretary (DEPwD) inaugurates “Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra’ at National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), Dehradun” published in PIB on 15th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) inaugurated a new… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK)
Bone ossification test
Source: This post on Bone ossification test has been created based on the article “How bone ossification test works, and its application in law” published in Indian Express on 16th October 2024. Why in news? One of the accused in the murder case of former Maharashtra MLA Baba Siddique claimed to be a minor. The court… Continue reading Bone ossification test
Greenwashing Guidelines
Source: This post on Greenwashing Guidelines has been created based on the article “Greenwashing guidelines: How govt is tackling companies making dubious climate-friendly claims about products” published in Indian Express on 16th October 2024. Why in news? The government has issued new guidelines to combat greenwashing, which refers to companies making dubious claims about their products or… Continue reading Greenwashing Guidelines
Abhidhamma Divas
Source: This post on Abhidhamma Divas has been created based on the article “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Attend the Celebrations of Abhidhamma Divas andRecognition of Pali as a Classical Language” published in PIB on 16th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Abhidhamma Divas was celebrated on 17th October 2024 by Ministry of Culture in association… Continue reading Abhidhamma Divas
