Current Affairs Quiz 18 July 2023
Current Affairs 18 July 2023
CONTENTS Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Tuberculosis (TB) Context: For a very long time, India has been experiencing the burden of two severe Epidemics, Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Tuberculosis (TB), however few know how deeply these diseases are interlinked. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Interlink between Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Tuberculosis (TB): The presence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) increases the risk of developing […]
PIB Summaries 18 July 2023
CONTENTS Mission Vatsalya Scheme Focus: GS II- Welfare Schemes Why in News? Mission Vatsalya, launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, ensures children’s safety and security in India. About Mission Vatsalya Scheme: Nodal: Ministry of Women & Child Development Vision and Mission of the Scheme: Vision: The Mission aims to: Key objectives of Mission […]
Static Quiz 18 July 2023 (Geography)
What is Quantum Computing?
Current Affairs Quiz 17 July 2023
Impact of Welfare Schemes on Brain Development
Context: Recently, a study published in the journal Nature has shed light on the impact of welfare schemes on brain development, particularly in children from low-income families. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Study: The Role of Anti-Poverty Policies: Impact on Brain Development: Future Implications and Limitations Implications for the Future Limitations to […]
Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy
Context: A collaborative effort between doctors in Tamil Nadu and scientists in Japan has led to the development of a disease-modifying treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The treatment involves the use of a food additive called beta-glucan, which is produced by a strain of yeast called Aureobasidium pullulans, specifically the N-163 strain. This breakthrough […]
Waterlogging Crisis in Delhi Due to Rising Yamuna River Levels
Context: Delhi is currently experiencing a severe waterlogging crisis due to the rising water levels of the Yamuna River. The water level has surged to 208.13 meters, marking the highest recorded level since 1963. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Cause and Impact of Increasing Water Level of Yamuna Cause: Impact: Yamuna River Important Dam and Tributaries: […]
About The Perseverance Rover
Context: Recently, the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of organic compounds in a Martian crater. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings: Perseverance Rover: -Source: Indian Express