Third Patient Is Cured of HIV
Context: A 53-year-old man from Germany, referred to as the Dusseldorf patient, has become at least the third person to have been “cured of HIV” with the virus not being detectable in his body even four years after stopping the medicine. This was achieved with a bone-marrow transplant from people carrying a specific HIV-resistant genetic […]
Corrupt Practices Under RPA Act 1951
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has said that providing false information about electoral Candidates Qualification is not a Corrupt Practice under RPA (Representation of People’s Act) Act 1951. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Supreme Court’s Decision on a Petition Challenging High Court’s Ruling Background: Key Points: Corrupt Practices under […]
Aadhaar-Voter ID linkage
Context: Over 60% of India’s 94.5 crore voters have linked their Aadhaar to their voter IDs, the Election Commission (EC) disclosed in a Right to Information. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Is the linking of Aadhaar with one’s Voter ID mandatory? Why does the government want this? Why is […]
Principles On Use of Indigenous Medicine
Context: A group of practitioners, activists, scholars, lawyers and human rights defenders has come together and proposed a set of ethical guidelines that they say can guide Western psychedelic research and practice on traditional indigenous medicines. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: Ethical principles to address indigenous concerns: Use of psychedelics for therapeutic […]
India’s R&D Estimates Are An Incomplete Picture
Context: As per the latest Research and Development Statistics, published by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in 2020, the R&D spending in 2017-18 by foreign MNCs in India is only 10% of what U.S. firms have reported to have spent in India on R&D. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance GS III: Indian Economy […]
What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Five-year research grant to encourage indigenous production of lab-grown diamonds (LGD) machinery, seeds and recipe given to IIT-Madras. What are lab grown diamonds? How are LDGs produced? What are Lab-Grown Diamonds (LDGs) used for?
About Sansad Ratna Awards
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India congratulated fellow Members of Parliament who will be conferred the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023. About Sansad Ratna Awards:
A Comprehensive Overview Past and Present of Russia’s War in Ukraine
GS 2, International Relations The war between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing for over a year, and there are signs of escalation everywhere. The West has recently announced the supply of more advanced weapons to Ukraine, deepening its involvement in the conflict. In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the suspension of his […]
Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation in India: Features Climate Conditions & Medicinal Properties
GS Paper 3, Environment & Geography Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are a type of edible mushroom that are popular in many cuisines. They are native to East Asia and have been cultivated for over a thousand years. Here are the features and climatic conditions required for Shiitake mushroom cultivation: In summary, shiitake mushrooms require a […]
Current Affairs Quiz 24 February 2023
