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18Aug 2023

Want to catch a supernova? There’s a new app for that.

Relevance Preliminary: Science and Technology- Nebula, Asteroid, Supernova. GS Paper 3 Science and Technology Tags: #upsc #science&technology #cosmos #smartphone #supernova. Why in the news? Astronomers have a grandstand view of the dynamic cosmos every time they peer through their telescopes. But now technology has made it possible for any space enthusiast, too, to watch these …

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18Aug 2023

Why is Bihar’s caste-based survey facing legal challenges?

Relevance GS Paper- 2  Structure, Organization, and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; Pressure Groups and Formal/Informal Associations and their Role in the Polity. Tags: #upsc #supremecourt #judges #organizations #indianpolity.  Why in the news? The Supreme Court is set to hear on August 18, petitions challenging the Patna High …

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18Aug 2023

In the Forest, a Transformation.

Relevance GS Paper 2 Issues Relating to Development SCs and STs Tags: #ForestRightsAct #Tribalempowerment #Indianexpresseditorialanalysis. Why in the News? On July 28, a group of Gujjar-Bakarwal people protested against the government’s plan to give ST status to the Pahari community, through The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Balancing Security and …

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18Aug 2023

No Case to Press.

Relevance GS Paper 2 Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges, and issues arising out of these. Tags: #MP #suspension #loksabha #parliament #democracy #upsc. Why in the News? The recent suspensions of MPs from Parliament have been met with criticism …

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17Aug 2023

National Library of India.

  The National Library, the largest library in India, is one of the four authorized libraries allowed to receive copies of all publications issued throughout the nation under the Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954. The library serves as a permanent repository for all books and printed materials created in India or …

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17Aug 2023

International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN).

About IUCN IUCN was founded in 1948 and has since grown to become the largest and most diverse environmental network in the world, utilizing the expertise, connections, and resources of its more than 1,400 Member groups and 15,000 specialists. IUCN is the foremost authority on the state of the natural world and the steps that …

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17Aug 2023

Daily News Analysis.

Mudumalai Tiger Reserve : High Court Order To Relocate All Residents (GS-3) News: Due to the village’s location within the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve’s protected region, the Madras High Court has ordered the Central government to release funding to relocate all 495 of the village’s residents. The 321 sq. km. Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is situated in …

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17Aug 2023

Q. Bring out the role played by the Financial Action Task Force in tackling the menace of money laundering.

Approach: Give a brief description of the menace of money laundering. Briefly highlight the Financial Action Task Force and its objectives. Write about the role played by FATF to tackle money laundering. Conclude appropriately. Answer: Money laundering is the process where a number of financial transactions are made to show money earned often from illegal/illicit …

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17Aug 2023

Q. The CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors have revolutionized the genome editing technique with applications in various areas. Discuss.

Approach: Introduce by explaining the meaning of genome editing and CRISPR- Cas9 genome editing technique. Explain in brief how CRISPR- Cas9 has revolutionized the genome editing technique. Highlight its application in various areas. Conclude by mentioning the challenges and way forward. Answer: Genome editing or gene editing is a group of technologies, which allows genetic …

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17Aug 2023

Q. In context of the increasing importance of technology for disaster management, throw some light on the application of GIS and Remote Sensing in disaster management with specific examples from India.

Approach: Write a short introduction on the technology of GIS and remote sensing. Discuss the application of the two on disaster management. Quoting examples from the Indian experience, conclude briefly. Answer: With the recent advancements in technology, Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and Remote Sensing technologies have effectively improved the workflow in all phases of …

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