Source: The post is based on the article “Connecting the dots between virus infection and progress of brain cancer” published in PIB on 11th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Epstein Barr Virus(EBV)?3 What have the scientists found out?4 What is the significance of these findings? What is the News? Scientists have… Continue reading Epstein Barr Virus(EBV): Connecting the dots between virus infection and progress of brain cancer
The search for dark matter
Source: The post is based on the article “The search for dark matter” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Dark Matter?3 How do scientists know that Dark Matter exists?4 What are the candidates for Dark Matter particles? What is the News? Physicists working with the world’s… Continue reading The search for dark matter
World Population Prospects(WPP) Report: UN population report explained: A look at the trends, projections and implication
Source: The post is based on the article “UN population report explained: A look at the trends, projections and implication” published in Indian Express on 12th July 2022. What is the News? The United Nations(UN) has released the World Population Prospects(WPP) Report 2022. What is the World Population Prospects(WPP) Report? Published by: Population Division of… Continue reading World Population Prospects(WPP) Report: UN population report explained: A look at the trends, projections and implication
Oncolytic Virotherapy(OV): ‘Next-gen’ cancer therapy can kill tumours without harming healthy cells
Source: The post is based on the article “’Next-gen’ cancer therapy can kill tumours without harming healthy cells” published in Economic Times on 7th July 2022. What is the News? Researchers in the US have developed a novel strategy in Oncolytic Virotherapy(OV) to improve a cancer therapy that can kill tumour cells while leaving nearby… Continue reading Oncolytic Virotherapy(OV): ‘Next-gen’ cancer therapy can kill tumours without harming healthy cells
Service Charge: The new guidelines to prevent unfair trade practices
Source: The post is based on the article “The new guidelines to prevent unfair trade practices” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is CCPA?3 What is Service Charge?4 What do the CCPA’s guidelines on service charges say?5 What is the redressal mechanism for consumers? What is the… Continue reading Service Charge: The new guidelines to prevent unfair trade practices
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – July, 2022 – 1st week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – July 2022 – First week Click on the following link to download Download The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current affairs quiz consists of 10 questions based on the daily current… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – July, 2022 – 1st week
Ghana reports first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease
Source: The post is based on the article “Ghana reports first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease” published in Down To Earth on 11th July 2022. What is the News? Ghana has reported its first-ever suspected cases of Marburg Virus Disease. What is Marburg Virus Disease? Marburg virus disease(MVD) is a severe disease in humans… Continue reading Ghana reports first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease
The new ‘normal’ of political splits and shifts
Source: The post is based on an article “The new ‘normal’ of political splits and shifts” published in the “The Hindu” on 12th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these. Relevance: Anti-Defection Law in India News: Recently, the States of… Continue reading The new ‘normal’ of political splits and shifts
C Raja Mohan writes: India’s new West Asia approach is a welcome break with past diffidence
Source: The post is based on an article “India’s new West Asia approach is a welcome break with past diffidence” published in the Indian Express on 12th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations; Regional Grouping Relevance: I2U2 Forum; Middle East Region News: The first summit of a new forum known as I2U2 is expected… Continue reading C Raja Mohan writes: India’s new West Asia approach is a welcome break with past diffidence
The pandemic-flagged need for a new fiscal framework
Source: The post is based on an article “The pandemic-flagged need for a new fiscal framework” published in the Live Mint on 12th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Union Budgeting Relevance: Fiscal Framework News: In recent years, there has been suspension of fiscal rules across the globe due to the global financial crisis (GFC). Contents1… Continue reading The pandemic-flagged need for a new fiscal framework
