Source– This post is based on the article “IISER Bhopal researchers conduct first genome sequencing of jamun” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal have completed the first-ever genome sequencing of the jamun tree (Syzygium cumini). What… Continue reading First Genome sequencing of jamun
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Glaciers shrank 1 meter a year in a decade: WMO
Source– This post is based on the article “Glaciers shrank 1 m a year in a decade: WMO” published in “The Hindu” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? A recent report by World Meteorological Organisation ‘The Global Climate 2011-2020: A Decade of Acceleration’ highlights the impact of climate change from 2011-2020. What re… Continue reading Glaciers shrank 1 meter a year in a decade: WMO
NCRB Report 2022
Source- This post is based on the article “One-third of all 2022 suicides were of daily wage earners, farmers, says NCRB report” published in “The Hindu” on 4th December 2023 Why in the News? Recently, NCRB has released the annual Crime in India report and the Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) report for… Continue reading NCRB Report 2022
Indonesia’s Volcano Mount Marapi erupts: 11 of 26 hikers dead, 3 rescued
Source– This post is based on the article “Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts: 11 of 26 hikers dead, 3 rescued” published in “The Times of India” on 4th December 2023. Why in the News? Mount Marapi, an active volcano situated on Sumatra Island in Indonesia, has erupted again, causing deaths of many. What is Mount Marapi?… Continue reading Indonesia’s Volcano Mount Marapi erupts: 11 of 26 hikers dead, 3 rescued
INS SANDHAYAK
Source– This post is based on the article “First ship of survey vessel Sandhayak delivered to Indian Navy” published in “PIB” on 4th December 2023. Why in the News? Sandhayak, the first of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, was delivered to the Indian Navy. What is INS Sandhayak? Specification Details What is it? Survey Vessel… Continue reading INS SANDHAYAK
Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Source– This post is based on the article “Biological Diversity Act, 2002‘ published in “PIB” on 4th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change stated the conservation efforts and measures taken for Biodiversity Heritage Sites and plant genetic resources. What are Biodiversity Heritage sites?… Continue reading Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Green Industrialisation Initiative
Source– This post is based on the article “COP28: Africa set to scale up green growth through Green Industrialisation Initiative” published in “DownToEarth” on 3rd December 2023. Why in the News? African leaders launched the Green Industrialisation Initiative during the third day of COP28, aiming to accelerate green growth in African industries and attract finance… Continue reading Green Industrialisation Initiative
Population-level genome sequencing
Source– This post is based on the article “The transformative benefits of population-level genome sequencing | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd December 2023. Why in the News? The UK has announced the completion of half a million whole-genome sequences, almost 0.7% of its population, under its ‘100K Genome Project’ What is Population-level Genome… Continue reading Population-level genome sequencing
World Malaria Report 2023
Source– This post is based on the article “What the World Malaria Report says about India” published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd December 2023. Why in the News? According to the World Malaria Report 2023, released by WHO, malaria cases continue to dip in India despite an increasing trend globally. What are the Key… Continue reading World Malaria Report 2023
International Maritime Organisation (IMO): India re-elected with highest vote tally
Source: The post is based on the article “International Maritime Organisation (IMO): India re-elected with highest vote tally” published in “PIB” on 3rd December 2023 Why in the News? India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2024–25 period. What is the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)? Specifications Details What is… Continue reading International Maritime Organisation (IMO): India re-elected with highest vote tally
