News: Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had canceled $500 million worth of grants and contracts for mRNA vaccine development. About mRNA Vaccine An mRNA vaccine uses messenger RNA to provide instructions for the body’s cells to produce a harmless fragment of a pathogen. This… Continue reading mRNA Vaccine
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Indian express articles.
Rising flash flood risks threaten fragile Himalayan regions
Source: The post Rising flash flood risks threaten fragile Himalayan regions has been created, based on the article “Rain, landslides, flash floods: an uncertain mix” published in “Indian Express” on 9th August 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1- Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclones, etc. Context: The August 5 flash… Continue reading Rising flash flood risks threaten fragile Himalayan regions
Lowering age of consent may harm vulnerable minor girls
Source: The post Lowering age of consent may harm vulnerable minor girls has been created, based on the article “The faultlines of consent” published in “Indian Express” on 9th August 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Vulnerable sections of population Context: The Supreme Court is hearing the Nipun Saxena and Anr vs Union of… Continue reading Lowering age of consent may harm vulnerable minor girls
Starfish
News: Scientists have discovered that a bacterium caused the 2013 starfish die-off, which killed about 5 billion sea stars by causing sea star wasting disease, where their limbs fall off and bodies break down. About Starfish Starfish are marine animals belonging to the echinoderm group, commonly called “sea stars” due to their distinctive star-shaped body.… Continue reading Starfish
India must respond to American tariff hike with strategy
Source: The post India must respond to American tariff hike with strategy has been created, based on the article “Stay calm, negotiate smartly” published in “Indian Express” on 8th August 2025. India must respond to American tariff hike with strategy. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing… Continue reading India must respond to American tariff hike with strategy
Krill
News: The krill fishing season near Antarctica ended earlier than planned after trawlers reached the catch limit for these tiny crustaceans. About Krill Krill are tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans that are semi-transparent and typically measure about 1 inch in length, weighing only a fraction of an ounce. Behavior– They live in massive swarms. Habitat: Found across… Continue reading Krill
Election boycotts weaken democracy and empower unchallenged ruling parties
Source: The post Election boycotts weaken democracy and empower unchallenged ruling parties has been created, based on the article “Absence is abdication” published in “Indian Express” on 7th August 2025. Election boycotts weaken democracy and empower unchallenged ruling parties. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions… Continue reading Election boycotts weaken democracy and empower unchallenged ruling parties
India’s struggle to adapt to global techno-capitalism
Source: The post India’s struggle to adapt to global techno-capitalism has been created, based on the article “The new techno-capitalism” published in “Indian Express” on 6th August 2025. India’s struggle to adapt to global techno-capitalism. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Context: India’s… Continue reading India’s struggle to adapt to global techno-capitalism
India must simplify regulations to boost renewable energy growth
Source: The post India must simplify regulations to boost renewable energy growth has been created, based on the article “For energy security, a redesign” published in “Indian Express” on 4th August 2025. India must simplify regulations to boost renewable energy growth. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Infrastructure- energy Context: India’s energy security, once focused solely… Continue reading India must simplify regulations to boost renewable energy growth
Kamchatka quake highlights dangers along Pacific Ring
Source: The post Kamchatka quake highlights dangers along Pacific Ring has been created, based on the article “The Kamchatka quake” published in “Indian Express” on 31st July 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1- Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity. Context: A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering a… Continue reading Kamchatka quake highlights dangers along Pacific Ring
