Recombinant Proteins
Context: Researchers at the Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, have developed a novel method for the production of recombinant proteins. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Recombinant Proteins: Application of Recombinant Proteins: What is Protein? -Source: The Hindu
Indian Peacekeeper to Receive Posthumous Dag Hammarskjold Medal
Context: Indian peacekeeper Naik Dhananjay Kumar Singh, who served with the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), will be posthumously awarded the prestigious Dag Hammarskjold medal for his service and sacrifice. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Service of Naik Dhananjay Kumar Singh and MONUSCO Service and […]
Severe Turbulence Incidents Highlight Growing Concerns
Context: Recent incidents of severe turbulence affecting a Singapore Airlines flight over Myanmar and a Qatar Airways flight over Turkey underscore the increasing impact of rapid air traffic growth and climate change. While turbulence is a common occurrence on flights worldwide, episodes resulting in serious injuries are rare, pointing to emerging challenges in aviation safety […]
Tobacco Epidemic in India
Context: Tobacco is the most widely recognized preventable cause of disease and death globally. India has the world’s second-highest number of tobacco consumers, following China, with nearly 26 crore (260 million) people using tobacco products. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Reports on Tobacco Consumption in India Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS): Global […]
Current Affairs Quiz 01 June 2024
Current Affairs 01 June 2024
CONTENTS Tobacco Epidemic in India Context: Tobacco is the most widely recognized preventable cause of disease and death globally. India has the world’s second-highest number of tobacco consumers, following China, with nearly 26 crore (260 million) people using tobacco products. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Reports on Tobacco Consumption in India Global […]
PIB Summaries 01 June 2024
CONTENTS Adoption of Treaty on Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge Context: The Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge was adopted at the Diplomatic Conference organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) at its headquarters in Geneva. Relevance: GS II: International Relations About World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Nature: Mission: Membership: […]
Static Quiz 01 June 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 June 2024
CONTENTS Recycle Nutrients to Mitigate Fertiliser Crisis Context: Contrary to the popular thinking that stresses that carbon is problematic, other essential elements crucial for sustaining life on Earth are also breaching the boundaries of sustainability due to the disruption of their natural ‘biogeochemical’ cycles by human activities. Relevance: GS3- Mains Question: Globally, there is a […]