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The Issue: Since the initial report of the novel coronavirus in 2019, the virus has undergone numerous changes, resulting in over 1,000 subvariants and recombinant sub-lineages. The emergence of the JN.1 sub-variant of the Omicron variant is part of the expected evolution of the virus, with genetic alterations in its genome leading to new classifications. …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India launched its first mission of the year , the C-58 ISRO’S XPoSat. XPoSat Mission Overview: XPoSat, ISRO’s latest mission, is the world’s second dedicated satellite for X-ray polarimetry, following NASA’s IXPE. Launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, it aims to study X-ray emissions from celestial sources, using two payloads: POLIX …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Government has made the Aadhaar-based payment system (ABPS) compulsory for National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS). This move ensures wage payments are processed through ABPS, linking workers’ 12-digit Aadhaar numbers with job cards and bank accounts. Exemptions Considered: On a case-by-case basis. Gram panchayats facing technical or Aadhaar-related issues Source: …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Following President Droupadi Murmu’s notification, Himachal Pradesh’s State government issues directions for the inclusion of the Hattee community in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list. The Issue: The term ‘Hattee’ was previously associated with Scheduled Castes, leading to uncertainty about their inclusion in the ST list and classification of Hattees from the …
Read MoreISRO’s new observatory could help unravel some of the universe’s deepest secrets and mysteries Relevance: GS 3 Science and Technology- developments Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Awareness in the fields of Space. Why in News: Recently, ISRO launched XpoSat, India’s first space observatory for cosmic …
Read MoreSyllabus GS2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Why in the News? Recently, General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff of India, visited the Republic of Korea, marking a crucial juncture in India-Korea defence relations. His diplomatic overture aimed to strengthen ties, addressing challenges and exploring opportunities for mutual growth in defence cooperation. Source: keia.org …
Read MoreFILE PICS News Saleh al-Arouri, the deputy leader of Hamas, was killed in a drone strike in Beirut by Israel and it was declared by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Hamas, a terrorist group, has also acknowledged that Israel killed Saleh al-Arouri, its deputy commander, in Lebanon late last night. Najib Mikati, the acting prime …
Read More@Tweeted By @airnewsalerts News ‘Desert Cyclone 2024’, an Indo-UAE joint military exercise, is set to kick off in Rajasthan on 2nd of January, 2024. By studying and exchanging best practices in urban operations, the two-week drill seeks to improve interoperability. The goal of the two-week exercise is to improve interoperability through the acquisition and exchange …
Read More@FILE PICS News The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobiles and Auto Components has been extended by the government by one year, subject to certain modifications. The Ministry of Heavy Industries said in a statement that the incentive will be available under the revised plan for a total of five consecutive fiscal years, beginning …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The upcoming All-India Conference of Director/Inspector Generals of Police in Jaipur will address emerging cyber threats from national state actors. Topics include challenges posed by AI tools like ChatGPT, fraudulent identity issues, and the impact of banned Khalistani outfits on national security. Source: Stealth Labs About All-India DG-IG conference : The …
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