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WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat

Source: The post is based on the article “WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organization has launched the International Pathogen Surveillance Network(IPSN). What is the International Pathogen Surveillance Network(IPSN)? Purpose: IPSN is a global network to help… Continue reading WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat

These ‘forests’ are disturbing balance

Source: The post is based on the article “These ‘forests’ are disturbing balance” published in The Times of India on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment News: The article explains concerns associated with forest development corporations (FDCs) and measures needed to address them. What are Forest Development Corporations (FDCs)? FDCs were established by states with… Continue reading These ‘forests’ are disturbing balance

Understanding a human pangenome map

Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding a human pangenome map” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology News: A pangenome reference map has been built using genomes from 47 anonymous individuals from Africa, the Caribbean, Americas, East Asia, and Europe. The article explains its relevance. What… Continue reading Understanding a human pangenome map

Undo The Un-Liberalised Remittance Policy

Source: The post is based on the article “Undo The Un-Liberalised Remittance Policy” published in The Times of India on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About the tax on international credit card transactions. News: The Centre has amended rules under the Foreign… Continue reading Undo The Un-Liberalised Remittance Policy

Adopt a single-window e-portal to ease land acquisition in India

Source: This post is created based on the article “Adopt a single-window e-portal to ease land acquisition in India”, published in Live Mint on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3 – Land reform in India Context: The global shift towards a China-plus-one strategy and the Indian government’s push for industry diversification align well… Continue reading Adopt a single-window e-portal to ease land acquisition in India

India as a Quad-led biomanufacturing hub

Source: This post is created based on the article “India as a Quad-led biomanufacturing hub”, published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Science and technology – News: The Quad (Australia, India, Japan, and the United States) created a Critical and Emerging Technology Working Group in March 2021. However, the… Continue reading India as a Quad-led biomanufacturing hub

WMO’s State of the Global Climate Report – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has recently issued a new update to its “State of the Global Climate Report.” The report warns of a surge in global temperatures to record levels within the next five years. It predicts a 66% chance that annual average temperatures will exceed 1.5 °C above… Continue reading WMO’s State of the Global Climate Report – Explained, pointwise

[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – May, 2023 – 2nd week

Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of May 2023 – Second week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2023. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – May, 2023 – 2nd week

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