Source: The post is based on the article “Explained| AlphaFold: A tour de force in science” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is AlphaFold?3 How does AlphaFold work?4 What are the implications of this development?5 Is AlphaFold the only tool for predicting protein structures? What is the… Continue reading Explained| AlphaFold: A tour de force in science
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Using a rupee route to get around a dominating dollar
Source: The post is based on the article “Using a rupee route to get around a dominating dollar” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: To understand the concept of promoting the Rupee in International Transactions. News: A number of… Continue reading Using a rupee route to get around a dominating dollar
Working towards animal health
Source: The post is based on the article “Working towards animal health” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: To understand the concept of animal health. News: COVID-19 have put the spotlight on the need to create greater collaborations and synergies between… Continue reading Working towards animal health
American bullfrog and Brown tree snake: Invasive frog, snake cost world economy $16 billion
Source: The post is based on the article “Invasive frog, snake cost world economy $16 billion” published in The Hindu on 31st July 2022. What is the News? According to a study, two invasive species namely the American bullfrog and the brown tree snake cost the world economy an estimated $16 billion between 1986 and… Continue reading American bullfrog and Brown tree snake: Invasive frog, snake cost world economy $16 billion
Explained| What is the technology powering hybrid electric vehicles?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained| What is the technology powering hybrid electric vehicles?” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Hybrid Electric Vehicles(HEVs)?3 What are the different types of HEV?4 What are the advantages of using Hybrid Technology?5 What are the challenges of… Continue reading Explained| What is the technology powering hybrid electric vehicles?
Representation, all the way up
Source: The post is based on the article “Representation, all the way up” published in the “The Hindu” on 1st August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. Relevance: Local Self Government; Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs) News: Recently, Droupadi… Continue reading Representation, all the way up
PMLA verdict, an erosion of constitutional buffers
Source: This post is based on the article “PMLA verdict, an erosion of constitutional buffers” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Money-laundering and its prevention. Relevance: About the issues surrounding PMLA. News: The Supreme Court in Vijay Madanlal Choudhary and Ors versus Union of India case upheld the provisions of the PMLA… Continue reading PMLA verdict, an erosion of constitutional buffers
International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC): Bringing Eurasia closer
Source: This post is based on the article “Bringing Eurasia closer” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: About the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC). News: Recently, two 40-ft containers of wood laminate sheets from Russia’s… Continue reading International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC): Bringing Eurasia closer
India’s ‘wheat waiver’ WTO demand is risk-fraught
Source: This post is based on the article “India’s ‘wheat waiver’ WTO demand is risk-fraught” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Effects of liberalization on the economy Relevance: About the public stockholding (PSH) of food. News: Recently, India demanded World Trade Organization (WTO) to find a permanent solution to the issue… Continue reading India’s ‘wheat waiver’ WTO demand is risk-fraught
PM inaugurates India’s first bullion exchange at GIFT city, Gandhinagar
Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates India’s first bullion exchange at GIFT city, Gandhinagar” published in The Hindu on 30th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is India International Bullion Exchange(IIBX)?3 Who can trade on IIBX?4 What are the advantages of Bullion exchange in India? What is the News?… Continue reading PM inaugurates India’s first bullion exchange at GIFT city, Gandhinagar

