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Why in the News ? Global Recognition: UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency approved exagamglogene autotemcel for sickle-cell disease and ß-thalassemia. Dual Approval: S. FDA also sanctioned it for sickle-cell disease, making it a pioneering CRISPR-based therapeutic approved by two major regulators. Source: Science in News About CRISPR technology: Overview: CRISPR, or Clustered Regularly …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Matthew Perry found unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home on October 28 at the age of 54. Released over a month later, the report Autopsy attributes Perry’s death to the “acute effects” of ketamine. Additional contributors: drowning, coronary artery disease, and the impact of opioid buprenorphine. Understanding …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Key moments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict highlight decisive shifts in combat dynamics. Ukraine’s coordinated attack on Russian naval targets in Sevastopol altered the course of the naval war. Source: Britanica Geography and Technology Impact: The Black Sea’s narrow waterways played a crucial role in the conflict’s outcome. Access to advanced technology …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court has rejected a stay on the Allahabad High Court order for a survey of the Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura, situated at Krishna Janmasthan, the believed birthplace of Lord Krishna. About the Dispute : The Krishna Janmabhoomi at Mathura Case is a prolonged dispute between Hindu and Muslim …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Post Office Bill, 2023 aims to replace the Indian Post Office Act, 1898, in response to the evolving nature of services provided by the Post Office. Key Provisions: Diversification of Services: Over time, the Post Office extended beyond mail services to offer various citizen-centric services. The new Bill aligns with …
Read MoreWhy in the News? US, EU, and UK have taken significant steps in regulating AI. Agreements, declarations, and global summits highlight the need for AI trust and safety. Source: PixelPlex What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the development of computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. This includes …
Read MoreNews Remittances to India ranked highest in the world in 2023, with an estimated 125 billion dollars, according to the World Bank’s most recent Migration and Development Report. The overall positive trend was bolstered by a notable growth in remittance flows to India from the South Asian region. In 2023, South Asia as a whole …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS2: Issues related to Development , Issues related to SC-ST. Issue In Focus: Forest Rights Act (FRA) enacted in 2006 by the Lok Sabha aims to address socio-environmental conflicts and democratize forest governance. Despite its potential, FRA’s implementation faces challenges, including political opportunism, forester resistance, and bureaucratic apathy. Source: Scribd Historical Injustices: Pre-colonial era: …
Read MoreNews United Nations Organization reform is imperative, as highlighted by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday. Speaking at a Bengaluru Rotary Institute event, he compared the UN Security Council to an old club, with established members unwilling to admit new members and even less eager to be questioned. Observation by EAM on multiple …
Read MoreNews In the final nine months of the current fiscal year, space sector startups in the nation have drawn over 1,000 crore rupees in private investment, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh. According to him, India’s space economy will grow significantly by 2040 from its current modest level of 8 billion dollars. He stated that …
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