Centre withdraws DNA Bill: What it says, and what are the objections against it

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre withdraws DNA Bill: What it says, and what are the objections against it”  published in Indian Express on 26th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019?3 What are the key provisions of the Bill?4 What are… Continue reading Centre withdraws DNA Bill: What it says, and what are the objections against it

Geneva HIV patient cured? Can stem cell transplant help?

Source: The post is based on the article “Geneva HIV patient cured? Can stem cell transplant help?”  published in Indian Express on 25th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Stem Cell Transplant?3 How was Stem Cell Transplant used in Geneva HIV patient?4 Which genetic mutation is associated with lower risk of HIV?5… Continue reading Geneva HIV patient cured? Can stem cell transplant help?

C Raja Mohan writes: Why India may not be averse to UAE rescuing Pakistan’s economy

Source– The post is based on the article “C Raja Mohan writes: Why India may not be averse to UAE rescuing Pakistan’s economy” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance:  triangular dynamics between Middle east, India and Pakistan News- According to media reports, the United Arab Emirates has… Continue reading C Raja Mohan writes: Why India may not be averse to UAE rescuing Pakistan’s economy

OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?

Source: The post is based on the article “OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?”  published in Indian Express on 23rd July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is OneWeb?3 What is the MoU signed between the Gujarat government and One Web?4 Why… Continue reading OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?

What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?

Source: The post is based on the article “What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?”  published in Indian Express on 24th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Marine Heat Waves (MHWs)?3 What is the impact of marine heat waves on ocean life?4 How do… Continue reading What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?

On Manipur video, where Women’s Commission went wrong

Source: The post is based on the article “On Manipur video, where Women’s Commission went wrong” published in “The Indian express” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies News: The author discusses the ineffectiveness of women’s commissions in India, especially in addressing women’s issues in Manipur. The commissions focus… Continue reading On Manipur video, where Women’s Commission went wrong

Wi-fi hotspot pouches: Internet from a sachet

Source: The post is based on the article “Wi-fi hotspot pouches: Internet from a sachet” published in “The Indian express” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Infrastructure ( Digital ) & Awareness in the fields of IT News: In this article author is talking about PM-WANI, a system in India that allows people to… Continue reading Wi-fi hotspot pouches: Internet from a sachet

Ethanol + petrol: How to blend more and blend better”

Source: The post is based on the article “Ethanol + petrol: How to blend more and blend better” published in Indian express on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure – Energy News: The article discusses India’s growth in ethanol production in recent years. Ethanol, a fuel, can be made from sugarcane and grains… Continue reading Ethanol + petrol: How to blend more and blend better”

Why India-Pakistan needs a nuclear dialogue

Source: The post is based on the article “Arun Prakash writes: Why India-Pakistan needs a nuclear dialogue — whatever the political situation” published in “The Indian express” on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- India and its neighborhood-relations. News: The article discusses the implications of Pakistan’s nuclear policies and comments made by Lt. General Khalid Kidwai.… Continue reading Why India-Pakistan needs a nuclear dialogue

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