Nano-Science and Bio-Economy’s Crucial Role in India’s 5 Trillion Dollar Economy Ambition Context: During his inaugural visit to the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) in Mohali, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the significant contribution of Nano-Science and Bio-Economy to India’s ambitious goal […]
India’s extreme rainfall ‘corridor’ Context: The Indian monsoon, a dynamic force shaping the nation’s climate, is undergoing changes due to global warming. While traditional forecasting methods grapple with the complexities of extreme rainfall events, a recent study highlights a surprising stability in the geographical occurrence […]
Gene therapy for treating sickle cell disease Context: The recent approvals by UK and U.S. regulators for Casgevy and Lyfgenia, gene therapies utilizing CRISPR-Cas9, offer a promising avenue for treating sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia. The groundbreaking decisions mark a significant step in gene […]
Rajya Sabha passes Bill for appointment of CEC, ECs Context: The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023 was passed by the Rajya Sabha. Relevance: GS-02 (Constitutional Bodies) Background: The apex court was previously approached with petitions […]
The FAO report Context: The FAO report stated that 16.6% of the country’s population was undernourished and more than 74% of Indians could not afford a healthy diet in 2021. The FAO report serves as a regional overview, focusing on the Asia Pacific region, shedding […]