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12Aug 2024

VIKRAM SARABHAI’S LEGACY AND CONTRIBUTIONS

Why in the news? Vikram Sarabhai’s 105th birth anniversary, highlighting his significant achievements such as founding crucial research institutions, advancing space technology, and his family’s role in establishing the National Institute of Design. source:medium Key points:105th Birth Anniversary Vikram Sarabhai Foundational Institutions and Early Research: Vikram Sarabhai founded the Indian National Committee for Space Research …

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12Aug 2024

CONFLICT OF INTEREST ALLEGATIONS IN ADANI GROUP SEBI PROBE

Why in the news? Hindenburg Research claims SEBI Chairperson’s stake in a fund linked to Adani Group raises conflict of interest concerns amid ongoing regulatory investigations. source:wordpress About Hindenburg Report and Allegations: Hindenburg Research claimed SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband held a stake in IPE Plus Fund 1 (Mauritius) since 2015, part …

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12Aug 2024

RICE VARIETIES SHOW WIDE NITROGEN USE EFFICIENCY

Why in the news? Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGU) researchers discovered significant differences in nitrogen use efficiency among Indian rice varieties, potentially guiding the development of low-nitrogen, high-yield crops and reducing fertiliser costs. source:wikipedia About the discovery of Nitrogen Use Variation in Rice Varieties: Biotechnologists at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGU) in New …

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12Aug 2024

COLD WAR NUCLEAR DATA REVEALS FASTER CARBON CYCLING

Why in the news? A new study shows plants absorb and release carbon dioxide faster than previously thought, using Cold War nuclear test data to challenge existing climate models and predictions. Study Highlights New Insights into Carbon Cycle and Climate Models: Plant Carbon Absorption and Release: A recent study in Science suggests that plants absorb …

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12Aug 2024

PERSEID METEOR SHOWER PEAKS WITH SPECTACULAR NIGHT DISPLAYS

Why in the news? The annual Perseid meteor shower is reaching its peak, offering optimal viewing conditions from August 11-13, especially visible in the northern hemisphere during the early morning hours. source:researchgate  About the Event Description: The Perseid meteor shower began in July and will continue until late August, with peak visibility occurring between August …

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12Aug 2024

LAW MINISTER CLARIFIES CREAMY LAYER EXCLUSION FOR SC/STS

Why in the news? Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal refutes Opposition’s claims, stating the Constitution has no provision for a creamy layer within SC/ST reservations, following a recent Supreme Court observation. source:Toi Constitutional Provisions and Government’s Stand: Union Minister of State for Law, Arjun Ram Meghwal, clarified that the Constitution does not include provisions for …

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12Aug 2024

VINESH PHOGAT’S STORY IS OUR STORY

Relevance: GS 4 – Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; Emotional intelligence Why in the news? Vinesh Phogat’s story is more impactful because stories of triumph are rare in India. Her journey was shaped by an 18-month struggle against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and the fight for …

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12Aug 2024

GEOPOLITICAL BALANCE FACES NEW CHALLENGES

Syllabus: GS 2: Bilateral Relations Why in the News? The recent resignation of Bangladesh’s leader Sheikh Hasina, amidst escalating unrest and violence, has created instability in South Asia, posing new geopolitical challenges for India. Source: Hindustan Times Introduction India’s strategic interests in South Asia face new challenges with the recent upheaval in Bangladesh, marked by …

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12Aug 2024

SETBACK IN OLYMPIC WRESTLING: THE ROLE OF NUTRITION

Syllabus: GS 2: Government Policies and implementation. Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Why in the News? The disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the 2024 Paris Olympics due to a minor weight issue highlights the critical importance of precision nutrition in sports. This incident underscores the need …

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11Aug 2024

THE IMPACT OF SHEIKH HASINA’S EXIT ON INDIA-BANGLADESH RELATIONS

Syllabus: GS-2– Bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh , Security issues in Border, Stability in South Asia Focus : This article examines the potential consequences of Sheikh Hasina’s exit from power in Bangladesh on India-Bangladesh relations. It explores the transformation in bilateral ties under her leadership, the areas of cooperation between the two nations, and …

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