Did You Know That A Former Chief Justice Of India Did Not Have A Law Degree?
Justice Kailas Nath Wanchoo had a notable career that spanned various significant roles within the Indian judicial system before and after independence. Here are some key facts about his life and career: Justice Wanchoo’s contributions were significant in shaping Indian judiciary and administration during a transformative period in Indian history. His judgments often touched […]
Static Quiz 11 May 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 May 2024
CONTENTS Use of AlphaFold 3 Context: In 2018, DeepMind, a subsidiary of Google, introduced AlphaFold, an AI tool tailored to predict the diverse shapes proteins can fold into. Two years later, AlphaFold 2 emerged, further advancing this capability. These deep learning systems have revolutionized understanding of protein structures, as demonstrated in competitions like the Critical […]
Dice Snake Overview
Context: The recent study found that the dice snakes can fake their own death when being attacked by predators by putting on a theatrical display which includes oozing “mouthfuls” of blood. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dice Snake Overview: Unique Behavior: Conservation Status: -Source: The Hindu
Widal Test Overview
Context: The Widal Test’s propensity for erroneous results is obfuscating India’s typhoid burden, increasing expenses, and risking more antimicrobial resistance. Relevance: GS II: Science and technology Widal Test Overview: Limitations of the Widal Test: -Source: The Hindu
Fusobacterium Nucleatum Overview
Context: In a new study, a group of researchers has identified a distinct subtype of the Fusobacterium nucleatum that’s found in relatively greater quantities in colorectal cancer (CRC) tumour. Relevance: Facts for prelims Fusobacterium nucleatum Overview: Research Highlights: -Source: The Hindu
Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on West Bengal’s Suit Against CBI
Context: The Supreme Court has withheld its decision on the West Bengal government’s lawsuit, which claims that the CBI is investigating post-poll violence cases in the state without obtaining its prior approval as mandated by the law. This follows the Centre’s assertion that West Bengal’s original suit under Article 131 of the Constitution is misconceived. […]
Understanding the WTO’s Agreement on Agriculture (AoA)
Context: The US and Australia have contended that India has provided sugarcane subsidy beyond the limits set out in the WTO’s Agreement on Agriculture (AoA), which may have distorted global trade. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Understanding the WTO’s Agreement on Agriculture (AoA): Three Pillars of the AoA: Domestic Support: Market […]
RBI Imposes Restrictions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has prohibited Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB) from acquiring new customers through its online and mobile banking platforms and issuing new credit cards. Existing customers, however, will continue to receive these services. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Factors Leading to Reserve Bank of India Restrictions: […]
India Meteorological Department Warns of Severe Heatwave Conditions
Context: The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings about severe heatwave conditions impacting large parts of eastern India and the Gangetic Plain, following the waning phase of the strong El Niño of 2023. This underscores the complexity of assessing the impact of global warming on local weather patterns, with the presence of anticyclones intensifying the […]