Source-This post on Newfound Reverence for Constitution has been created based on the article “Amidst politicians’ new reverence for Constitution, one thing to remember” published in “The Indian express” on 5 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context- Recent political developments show a newfound reverence… Continue reading Newfound Reverence for Constitution
Inclusion of Yoga in Olympic and Asian Games Sport
Source-This post on Inclusion of Yoga in Olympic and Asian Games Sport has been created based on the article “Why India has no reason to be shy while pitching for yoga in Olympics 2036” published in “The Indian Express” on 5 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services… Continue reading Inclusion of Yoga in Olympic and Asian Games Sport
[Kurukshetra June 2024 Summary] Agricultural Festivals- Integral Part of Tribal Culture- Explained Pointwise
The agricultural festivals form an integral Part of Tribal Culture. Various agricultural activities like sowing, caring of crops, harvesting are dependent on nature and weather. Any adversity in weather conditions pose a big challenge to ancient agrarian societies for their survival and sustenance. Hence, to keep their crops safe from any natural calamity, the tribals… Continue reading [Kurukshetra June 2024 Summary] Agricultural Festivals- Integral Part of Tribal Culture- Explained Pointwise
Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS)
Source-This post on Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) has been created based on the article “Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) begins today at Bharat Mandapam” published in “PIB” on 4 July 2024. Why in the news? The Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) is currently underway at… Continue reading Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS)
NAMO (New Agriculture Market Order) Drone Didi scheme
Source-This post on NAMO Drone Didi scheme has been created based on the article “Development of drone ecosystem aligns with PM’s ‘NAMO Drone Didi’ scheme to empower women in agri sector” published in “PIB” on 4 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal stated that the… Continue reading NAMO (New Agriculture Market Order) Drone Didi scheme
Money Mule
Source-This post on Money Mule has been created based on the article “Banks scanning proprietor A/Cs to spot ‘money mules” published in “Economic Times” on 5 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, many major banks have stopped or slowed down the process of opening sole proprietorship and individual current accounts for firms that are less… Continue reading Money Mule
Junk DNA
Source-This post on Junk DNA has been created based on the article “New class of cancer mutations discovered in so-called ‘junk’ DNA” published in “Medical Press” on 3 July 2024. Why in the news? Researchers using artificial intelligence have discovered potential cancer drivers hidden within so-called ‘junk’ regions of DNA. About Junk DNA 1. In… Continue reading Junk DNA
Nightjars
Source-This post on Nightjars has been created based on the article “New Species of Bird Discovered on Lesser Sunda Islands” published in “SciNews” on 1 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, scientists have described a new species of nightjar, named Caprimulgus ritae, found in the tropical forests of Timor and Wetar in the Lesser… Continue reading Nightjars
Scientists discover ants have evolved effective wound treatment through amputation
Source-This post on Scientists discover ants have evolved effective wound treatment through amputation has been created based on the article “Scientists Discover ants have evolved effective wound treatment: Amputation” published in “Indian Express” on 5 July 2024. Why in the news? Scientists found that Florida carpenter ants perform amputations on their injured nest mates as… Continue reading Scientists discover ants have evolved effective wound treatment through amputation
Radiation biodosimetry
Source- This post on “Radiation biodosimetry” has been created based on the article “Radiationbiodosimetry: the ABCs of responding to a radiological event” published in “The Hindu” on 05th July 2024. Why in the News? Radiation biodosimetry is extremely important in responding to a large-scale radiological event, such as an Improvised Nuclear Device or reactor accident.… Continue reading Radiation biodosimetry
