Source: The post is based on the article “What is base editing, the groundbreaking tech that cleared a teenager’s cancer?” published in Indian Express on 14th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia(T-ALL)3 How is T-ALL typically treated?4 What is Base Editing Technique? What is the News? In the… Continue reading What is base editing, the groundbreaking tech that cleared a teenager’s cancer?
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Sri Aurobindo inspired generations, left his mark wherever he went: PM Modi
Source: The post is based on the article “Sri Aurobindo inspired generations, left his mark wherever he went: PM Modi” published in The Hindu on 14th December 2022 What is the News? The Prime Minister has virtually released a commemorative coin and postage stamp to mark the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Sri Aurobindo. Who… Continue reading Sri Aurobindo inspired generations, left his mark wherever he went: PM Modi
Skewing the mustard field: The Yellow Revolution’s revival needed
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Skewing the mustard field: The Yellow Revolution’s revival needed” published in the Business Standard on 14th November 2022. “A welcome shift” published in the Business Standard on 14th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country. Relevance: About the benefits… Continue reading Skewing the mustard field: The Yellow Revolution’s revival needed
Our experiment with an e-rupee will yield demand-side learnings
Source: The post is based on the article “Our experiment with an e-rupee will yield demand-side learnings” published in the Livemint on 14th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Money market. Relevance: About India’s digital rupee. News: Central banks across the world have begun experimenting with various forms of digital money. The Reserve Bank of India… Continue reading Our experiment with an e-rupee will yield demand-side learnings
US scientists take quantum leap on the road to create nuclear fusion energy for generating power
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Understanding the fusion energy breakthrough announced by US scientists” published in the Indian Express on 14th November 2022. “US scientists take quantum leap on the road to create nuclear fusion energy for generating power” published in the Economic Times on 13th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2… Continue reading US scientists take quantum leap on the road to create nuclear fusion energy for generating power
The attack on the last bastion — the judiciary
Source– The post is based on the article “The attack on the last bastion — the judiciary” published in The Hindu on 14th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Challenges faced by higher judiciary News– The article explains the issue of judicial appointments. It also explains the lack of executive accountability in India these days.… Continue reading The attack on the last bastion — the judiciary
The rise of rural manufacturing
Source– The post is based on the article “The rise of rural manufacturing” published in The Hindu on 14th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth Relevance– Issues related to manufacturing sector News– The article explains the issue of manufacturing shift to rural areas. Is manufacturing shifting to… Continue reading The rise of rural manufacturing
Flare-up at Tawang marks shortcomings of India’s China diplomacy
Source– The post is based on the article “Flare-up at Tawang marks shortcomings of India’s China diplomacy” published in The Indian Express on 14th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- India and neighbourhood relations Relevance– India and China relations News– The article explains the issues of frequent border clashes between India and China. What has been the… Continue reading Flare-up at Tawang marks shortcomings of India’s China diplomacy
What is the Geminids meteor shower, and where can you watch it
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Geminids meteor shower, and where can you watch it” published in Indian Express on 14th December 2022 What is the News? In 2022, the Geminids will peak around December 13-14, when, with a clear sky and away from bright city lights, one can watch… Continue reading What is the Geminids meteor shower, and where can you watch it
A conservation Bill that endangers forest rights
Source– The post is based on the article “A conservation Bill that endangers forest rights” published in The Hindu on 14th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment conservation Relevance– Issues related to wildlife protection News– The article explains the criminalisation laws used for conservation of the ecosystem by government agencies. It also explains the impact of… Continue reading A conservation Bill that endangers forest rights
