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Why in the news? “FSSAI orders spice sample tests amid concerns over ethylene oxide; also examines baby formula compliance following international scrutiny.” source:medium About the Quality Concerns and Testing Directive: FSSAI directs states to collect samples of powdered spices from various brands for testing. Triggered by withdrawal orders in Hong Kong and Singapore for spice …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “Meta introduces Llama 3, its latest LLM, boasting superior performance and diverse applications in AI chatbots and language tasks.” Key Features of Llama 3 : Llama 3, successor to Llama 2, comes in two sizes: 8 billion and 70 billion parameters, enhancing model complexity. Supports context lengths of 8,000 tokens, enabling …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “INSV Tarini completes a historic transoceanic expedition, marking India’s first double-handed voyage by women Navy officers.” source:scirb About the Journey Highlights: Indian Naval Sailing Vessel INSV Tarini completes a historic transoceanic voyage, returning to Goa base port after nearly two months. Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K. and Roopa A. undertook the expedition …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “SC permits termination of pregnancy for 14-year-old rape survivor nearing 30 weeks, citing potential harm to her well-being.” Source:scribd About the Supreme Court Decision on Pregnancy Termination: The Supreme Court, invoking Article 142 of the Constitution, granted permission for the termination of pregnancy of a 14-year-old rape survivor in Maharashtra. The …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “IISc develops synthetic compounds to target cancer cells, utilising serum albumin for efficient delivery, promising advancements in vaccine development.” source:midine About the IISc Breakthrough in Cancer Vaccine Development: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) researchers develop a synthetic compound (antigen) to target cancer cells effectively. The compound is designed to bind to …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “Gukesh wins Candidates Tournament, youngest ever to vie for world title, making headlines globally, inspiring chess enthusiasts worldwide.” source:TOI About the Gukesh Victory at Candidates Tournament: Indian chess prodigy Gukesh has achieved a historic feat by winning the prestigious Candidates Tournament. The victory secures him a place in the annals of …
Read MoreIntroduction The Gupta Empire emerged in the mid-3rd century AD following the decline of the Satavahanas, Kushans, and Murundas. Initially, the Guptas may have been vassals of the Kushans in Uttar Pradesh, with their power center in Prayaga. The Murundas, related to the Kushans, ruled central India from 230 AD to 250 AD after the …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2 : India and Neighbourhood Relation. Why in the News? The article discusses India’s approach towards the changing political scenario in Maldives, particularly President Mohamed Muizzu’s anti-India stance and the implications for bilateral relations. Source: Brainkart Political Dynamics in Maldives President Muizzu’s victory in the parliamentary elections was crucial for consolidating power within …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation of Policies Bilateral, Regional and Global Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. GS 3: Taxation and Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Why in the News? This article is in the news due to recent amendments to the India-Mauritius tax treaty, aimed at …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Focus: Capping costs in private sector is important but healthcare can’t do without adequate state investment. Healthcare Costs and Impoverishment Healthcare expenses can quickly become overwhelming, leading to financial crises for …
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