About Genome Sequencing
Context: A recent study revealed that the rate of genetic changes in the monkeypox virus was higher than expected. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Genome Sequencing: Importance of Genome Sequencing Genomic surveillance APOBEC3 protein About Monkeypox About Genome Sequencing: Genome sequencing is figuring out the order of DNA nucleotides, or […]
Great Barrier Reef
Context: The highest levels of coral cover, within the past 36 years, has been recorded in the northern and central parts of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef (GBR), according to the annual long-term monitoring report by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS). Relevance: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment and Ecology, Environmental Pollution and Degradation) […]
Current Affairs Quiz 08 August 2022
Current Affairs 08 August 2022
CONTENTS Great Barrier Reef Genome Sequencing Jagdeep Dhankhar is new Vice-President Model Tenancy Act Ration Mitra Peninsular Rock Agama (Psammophilus dorsalis) Great Barrier Reef Context: The highest levels of coral cover, within the past 36 years, has been recorded in the northern and central parts of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef (GBR), according to the annual […]
PIB Summaries 08 August 2022
CONTENTS Central Administrative Tribunal National Handloom Day Central Administrative Tribunal Focus: GS-II Governance Why in News? Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) achieved a […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 August 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 August 2022 Contents Enhancing Genomic Surveillance Rock agama study reveals urbanisation, conservation Enhancing Genomic Surveillance Context According to a recent study, the rate of genetic changes in the monkeypox virus was higher than expected. Relevance GS paper: 3 Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. […]
Static Quiz 08 August 2022 (Geography)
Current Affairs Quiz 06 August 2022
Central Vigilance Commission
Context: Recently, the Government appointed Suresh N Patel as the new chief of the Central Vigilance Commission. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Central Vigilance Commission Functions of CVC Removal of members (according to CVC Act) Criticism – Limited Powers of CVC About Central Vigilance Commission Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) […]
RBI Hiked Rates By 50 bps
Context: With inflation remaining at ‘elevated levels’, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India unanimously decided to raise the policy repo rate by 50 basis points (bps) to 5.4%. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is the repo rate? Why is the repo rate such a crucial […]