WHO Releases First-Ever Fungal Priority Pathogen List
Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released the first-ever priority pathogen list — which includes 19 fungi — to identify fungi which pose the greatest threat to public health. Relevance: GS-2 Health, International Relations Dimensions of the Article: WHO’s first-ever Fungal Priority Pathogen List Reason for the rise in fungal infections Strategy recommended by […]
Current Affairs 27 October 2022
Contents: WHO releases first-ever fungal priority pathogen list Genetically Modified (GM) food crop Impact of La Nina on Northeast monsoon India China Relations WHO Releases First-Ever Fungal Priority Pathogen List Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released the first-ever priority pathogen list — which includes 19 fungi — to identify fungi which pose the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 October 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 October 2022 Contents A renewable energy revolution with agricultural roots ISRO’s heaviest rocket A Renewable Energy Revolution With Agricultural Roots Context A private company’s first bio-energy plant has recently begun commercial operations in the Punjab district of Sangrur. The plant will convert agricultural waste into wealth by producing compressed bio […]
Current Affairs Quiz 26 October 2022
Current Affairs 26 October 2022
Contents: Clouds serve as an atmospheric blanket that controls the Earth’s surface temperature Nearly every child will face frequent heatwaves by 2050: UNICEF Cyclone Sitrang CCI imposes penalty on Google Clouds serve as an atmospheric blanket that controls the Earth’s surface temperature Context: According to a new study, Climate change is shrinking the gap […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 October 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 October 2022 Contents Heat-linked deaths among 65+ increasing: Lancet Can State Governments Broadcast on their Own? Heat-linked deaths among 65+ increasing: Lancet Context According to the latest Lancet Countdown report 2022, continued reliance on fossil fuels is exacerbating the health effects of the world’s multiple crises, including the Covid-19 pandemic, […]
PIB Summaries 26 October 2022
CCI Imposes Penalty On Google For Anti-Competitive Practices Focus: GS II- Polity and Governance (Government Interventions) Why in News? The Competition Commission of India (CCI) today imposed a penalty of Rs. 936.44 crore on Google for abusing its dominant position with respect to its Play Store policies, apart from issuing a cease-and-desist order. The […]
Static Quiz 26 October 2022 (Art & Culture)
Current Affairs Quiz 25 October 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 October 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 October 2022 Contents When does the RBI intervene to supervise a bank? What we can do to protect migrant workers When does the RBI intervene to supervise a bank? Context The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently increased its oversight of Thrissur (Kerala)-based private bank Dhanlaxmi Bank’s financial position as […]