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Why in News ? India’s progress towards developing a gene therapy for sickle cell disease using CRISPR-Cas9 technology. It emphasizes the government’s efforts to involve grassroots healthcare workers in implementing this mission and aims to eradicate sickle cell disease by 2047, particularly among the Scheduled Tribes. Source-TH About the News Progress in Gene Therapy Development:India …
Read MoreWhy In New? The Delhi government has directed hospitals to enhance their facilities in response to a surge in heat-related deaths. Source-TH About the News Ramping Up Facilities:Hospitals have been instructed to increase the availability of beds, ensure adequate medical supplies, and be prepared for an influx of patients suffering from heat-related conditions. Heat-Related Deaths:The …
Read MoreWhy in News ? Union Cabinet approved raising the minimum support price (MSP) for paddy by 5.35% to ₹2,300 per quintal for the 2024-25 kharif marketing season. Source- IE About the News: The decision aligns with the government’s policy of setting MSPs at least 1.5 times above the cost of production. Election Context:The decision comes …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Nine people, including a woman, died after consuming spurious liquor in Karunapuram, Kallakurichi district.Six died in Kallakurichi, three in Salem district. About the News : Previous Incidents:Last year, 22 people died in similar hooch tragedies in Villupuram and Chengalpattu districts. source-IE Government Action:Chief Minister M.K. Stalin ordered the suspension of Superintendent …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Education Ministry announced the cancellation of the UGC-NET exam held on 18th June . Source- TH About the News : Cancellation Announcement:This decision followed inputs from the Ministry of Home Affairs indicating the exam’s integrity had been compromised. CBI Investigation:The issue will be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation …
Read MoreWhy in the news? U.S. Lawmakers’ Support for the Dalai Lama and Tibetan Autonomy About the News: Resolve Tibet Act:The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Resolve Tibet Act, urging China to engage with the Dalai Lama. Delegation Visit:A group of influential U.S. law makers, led by Michael McCaul, visited the Dalai Lama in …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Science and Technology- developments and their applications; Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. GS 4 – Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; Information sharing and transparency in government Why in the News? Recent Forbes article describes …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3- Economic situation in India , Issues at global level and solutions Focus : The article addresses the disconnect between India’s rising economy and its declining positions in various global indices, highlighting perceived biases and flaws in these rankings. It critiques the methodologies of international indices and suggests the need for India to …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3- Refugees in India, Chinese aggression , India’s adherence to global rules and regulations Focus : The article addresses the complex legal status of Tibetan refugees in India, highlighting the challenges of statelessness, the bureaucratic hurdles in obtaining necessary documentation, and the socio-political implications of their uncertain future. It underscores the need for comprehensive …
Read MoreWhy in News ? The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) concerns about persistent food inflation affecting the overall disinflation process and outlines the RBI’s strategies and economic projections. About the News Slow Disinflation:RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das highlighted that while overall inflation is easing, the pace is slow due to high food inflation driven by supply-side …
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