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Why in the News? Researchers at IISER Bhopal achieved a significant milestone by completing the first-ever genome sequencing of the jamun tree (Syzygium cumini), known for its medicinal benefits. About Genome Sequencing: Genome sequencing is a scientific process that involves determining the precise order of DNA nucleotides within an organism’s entire genome. This comprehensive analysis …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A recent surge in mysterious pneumonia cases in China has raised alarms among Indian traders, potentially disrupting trade activities and impacting economic recovery. Reason of Concern: India heavily relies on China for critical imports and depends on the demand generated in the Chinese economy for export growth. Source: Hindustan Times Persistent …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court has sought information from the Government regarding the number of individuals who acquired citizenship under Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 This provision, introduced following the Assam Accord, allowed certain individuals to apply for Indian citizenship. Section 6A of the …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 1 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present – significant events, personalities, issues. Why in News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to B R Ambedkar on his death anniversary, saying he dedicated his life to the welfare of the exploited and deprived. Source- Hindustan …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 and 3 Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Why in News: In recent Mizoram elections, Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) emerges as victorious. Source- The Telegraph The 2023 Mizoram Assembly …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A massive protest at Jantar Mantar calling for the abolition of bonded labour, distribution of land to the landless, and stringent punishment for those assaulting Dalit women. Concerns Over Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA): Budget cuts in MGNREGA negatively impacted landless farmers. Reduced workdays and delaying payments, Demands …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Cybercrime witnessed a significant surge in 2022, marking a 24% rise, as per the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data Key Highlights of the Report: Substantial Increase in Cybercrime: The report reveals a consistent escalation in cybercrime cases over the past five years, growing from 27,248 cases in 2017 to …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Two pilots lost their lives in the crash of an Indian Air Force Pilatus PC-7 Mk II training aircraft during a routine sortie. The incident occurred from the Air Force Academy at Dundigal, Telangana. A Court of Inquiry has been initiated to determine the cause of the accident, marking the first …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The corporate bond market is poised for substantial growth, expected to more than double to ₹100-120 lakh crore by March 2030, according to Crisil, the domestic credit rating agency. About CRISIL: CRISIL is one among the six credit rating agencies in India Registered under SEBI What are corporate bonds? Corporate bonds …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The lower Cauvery delta witnessed a decline as a rice cultivation hub, impacted by reduced water availability due to changes in water-sharing arrangements. Highlights During the ‘green revolution,’ it shifted from a single-crop to a double-cropped region but reverted to a single rice-crop region by 2018-2019. Water supply challenges from the …
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