News: Recently, the International Booker Prize 2025 was awarded to “Heart Lamp” written by Banu Mushtaq and translated by Deepa Bhasthi. International Booker Prize 2025. About International Booker Prize The International Booker Prize is a prestigious literary award that recognizes the best translated work of fiction from around the world. It was established in 2005.… Continue reading International Booker Prize 2025
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Jayant Narlikar and Steady-State Theory of the Universe
News: Professor Jayant Narlikar, an astrophysicist, passed away recently, is best known for his work on an alternative model of the universe, separate from the Big Bang. Jayant Narlikar and Steady-State Theory of the Universe About ‘Steady State’ Theory of the Universe It was jointly proposed by Jayant Narlikar and Sir Fred Hoyle, so also… Continue reading Jayant Narlikar and Steady-State Theory of the Universe
Operation Olivia
News: Indian Coast Guard’s ‘Operation Olivia’ protects 6.98 lakh Olive ridley turtles in Odisha. Operation Olivia About Operation Olivia It is a vital initiative by the Indian Coast Guard aimed at ensuring safe nesting grounds for Olive Ridley turtles. It is conducted annually from November to May. Focus areas: The operation is conducted at the… Continue reading Operation Olivia
Super-Fast Charging Sodium-Ion Batteries (SIBs)
News: A research team at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) has developed a super-fast charging sodium-ion battery (SIB). About Super-Fast Charging Sodium-Ion Batteries (SIBs) The battery is based on a NASICON-type cathode and anode material that can charge up to 80% in just six minutes and last over 3000 charge cycles.… Continue reading Super-Fast Charging Sodium-Ion Batteries (SIBs)
A-to-I mRNA Editing in Animals
News: Researchers from China recently reported that it’s hard to make sense of the widespread persistence of A-to-I mRNA editing in animals. About A-to-I mRNA Editing in Animals mRNA: Our cells use DNA as a guide to make proteins. First, they copy DNA into messenger RNA (mRNA). A-to-I editing: This is a process where the… Continue reading A-to-I mRNA Editing in Animals
Tulare Lake
News– Tulare Lake in California, which had vanished over a century ago, made a comeback in 2023 due to a series of intense atmospheric river events that swept across the state. Tulare Lake. Key Facts about Tulare Lake: Location: Situated in the San Joaquin Valley, California, USA. It was once recognized as the largest freshwater lake located west of… Continue reading Tulare Lake
Framework on Repairability Index (RI)
News: The Committee for the Framework on Repairability Index (RI) in Mobile and Electronic Sector has submitted its report to the Department of Consumer Affairs. It aims to improve repair access, transparency, and empower consumers. Framework on Repairability Index (RI) About Repairability Index (RI) The Repairability Index is a scoring system to rate how easily… Continue reading Framework on Repairability Index (RI)
Designating Senior Advocates
News: The Supreme Court scrapped its existing points-based system for designating senior advocates in the Supreme Court and High Courts. A new set of guidelines is issued. Designating Senior Advocates. About Designating Senior Advocates Under Section 16 of the Advocates Act, 1961, the Supreme Court and High Courts have the authority to confer the designation of… Continue reading Designating Senior Advocates
Piprahwa Relics of Buddha
News: Ministry of Culture takes steps to halt auction of Piprahwa relics by Sotheby’s Hong Kong. Piprahwa Relics of Buddha. About Piprahwa Relics of Buddha These are the Buddha’s relics which were excavated from the Piprahwa Stupa in present-day Uttar Pradesh — widely recognised as the ancient city of Kapilavastu, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.… Continue reading Piprahwa Relics of Buddha
Biological Diversity (Access and Benefits Sharing) Regulation, 2025
News: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released a new set of rules to manage sharing of benefits generated through the use of biological resources. Biological Diversity (Access and Benefits Sharing) Regulation, 2025. About Biological Diversity (Access and Benefits Sharing) Regulation, 2025 It is a new set of rules to manage sharing of benefits generated… Continue reading Biological Diversity (Access and Benefits Sharing) Regulation, 2025
