Source- This post on Genome Editing and TnpB has been created based on the article “ICAR, Penn State team makes a tool small enough to edit plant genomes” published in “The Hindu” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Researchers have developed a plant genome editor using a protein derived from Deinococcus radiodurans bacteria, known… Continue reading Genome Editing and TnpB
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Vaccine-derived poliovirus
Source- This post on Vaccine-derived poliovirus has been created based on the article “Centre says Meghalaya polio case is vaccine-derived” published in “The Hindu” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, a two-year-old child from Tikrikilla in Meghalaya has been confirmed to be suffering from vaccine-derived polio. About Vaccine-Derived Polio Virus 1. Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus… Continue reading Vaccine-derived poliovirus
Need for sustainable mass employment in India
Source: The post need for sustainable mass employment in India has been created, based on the article “A ground plan for sustainable mass employment” published in “The Hindu” on 21st August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Economy-employment Context: The article discusses the need for sustainable mass employment in India. It emphasizes creating jobs… Continue reading Need for sustainable mass employment in India
West Bengal government guideline after Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Hospital Tragic Event
Source: The post West Bengal government guideline after Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Hospital Tragic Event has been created, based on the article “Regressive move: Reducing work hours of women is not the way to ensure their safety” published in “The Hindu” on 21st August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Governance-mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies… Continue reading West Bengal government guideline after Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Hospital Tragic Event
India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Source- This post on India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has been created based on the article “India, Malaysia upgrade strategic partnership, discuss BRICS membership” published in “The Hindu” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim upgraded the bilateral relationship to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’. This… Continue reading India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) Mission
Source- This post on Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) Mission has been created based on the article “ Jupiter probe to stage first lunar-earth double fly-by manoeuvre” published in “The Hindu” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) is returning towards Earth on August 19-20. It will… Continue reading Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) Mission
Issues associated with India Bangladesh BIT
Source: This post Issues associated with India Bangladesh BIT is based on the article “Protecting Indian capital in Bangladesh”, published in The Hindu on 20th August 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS paper 2 – International Relations – India and its neighborhood Context: The article discusses the potential risks and challenges faced by Indian companies operating in… Continue reading Issues associated with India Bangladesh BIT
A change in India’s power export rules
Source: This post is based on the article “A change in India’s power export rules”, published in “The Hindu” on 20th August 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS paper 3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure and Energy Context: India’s power export rules have been amended. It will resolve the challenges faced by Indian power exporters supplying electricity to… Continue reading A change in India’s power export rules
Banni Grasslands restoration
Source- This post on Banni Grasslands has been created based on the article “How the Banni grasslands of Kachchh, Gujarat can be restored” published in “The Hindu” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? Researchers have conducted a new study assessing the suitability of different areas within the Banni grasslands in Kachchh district, Gujarat, for… Continue reading Banni Grasslands restoration
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
Source- This post on National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has been created based on the article “Clean Ganga mission head flags ‘extremely slow’ pace of project expenditures” published in “The Hindu” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? The head of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has expressed concern over the slow… Continue reading National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
