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Earthquake waves

In News Scientists recently scanned a rock structure that is located 3,000 kilometres beneath Hawaii and is known to slow earthquake waves. Researchers used earthquake or seismic waves to peer into the earth’s interior.  The findings of the study are published in “Nature Communications.” More findings: The rock structure is what is called an ‘ultra-low […]

Guidelines for Safety Assessment of Genome Edited Plants, 2022

In News  Recently ,the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) issued guidelines easing norms for research into Genetically Modified (GM) crops and circumventing challenges of using foreign genes to change crops profile. Major Highlights  The ‘Guidelines for Safety Assessment of Genome Edited Plants, 2022’ exempt researchers who use gene-editing technology to modify the genome of the plant […]

Present status of petition on Marital Rape Exception (MRE)

In Context   Recently,Marital Rape Exception (MRE) was challenged in a petition  before a two-judge bench of Delhi High Court with Justice Rajiv Shakdher and Justice C Hari Shankar. The petitions challenging the exception to Section 375 of the IPC were filed by NGO RIT Foundation, All India Democratic Women’s Association and a marital rape victim. […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3   SC: GST panel proposals not binding, can disrupt fiscal federalism (Polity and Governance ) What are the important features of Indian federalism? What is ‘fiscal federalism’? Know about Article 246A of the Constitution,recent ruling of the Supreme Court in this […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1& 14   SC says Centre, States have equal powers to make GST-related laws SC verdict will not alter the GST regime: FinMin  (Polity and Governance) What is the importance of “cooperative federalism” ?A recent judgement of the Supreme Court in […]

Biosphere Reserves: Linking Nature & Humanity

In Context  Recently, the need was felt to increase the number of Biosphere Reserves in South Asia to ward off an ecological crisis. Need of Biosphere Reserves Biodiversity is the living fabric of our planet and it underpins human well-being in the present and in the future. Its rapid decline threatens nature and people alike. […]

Sahariya Tribe

In News The Sahariya were always bedevilled by malnutrition but the recent soaring food prices have made them extremely vulnerable. About Sahariya Tribe Location: The Sahar, Sehariya, or Sahariya is an ethnic group in the state of Madhya Pradesh and some districts of Rajasthan. Particularly vulnerable tribal group: They are classified as particularly vulnerable tribal […]

World Governance Indicators

In News  Recently, the Government  flagged a low score in the World Bank’s Governance Index. About  The Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) project reports aggregate and individual governance indicators for over 200 countries and territories over the period 1996–2020, for six dimensions of governance: Voice and Accountability Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism Government Effectiveness Regulatory […]

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

In News Lower respiratory infection attributable to Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was responsible for more than 1,00,000 deaths in children under five worldwide in 2019, according to a new estimate published in The Lancet. About Respiratory syncytial (RSV) It is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms.  It is the most common […]

Aurangzeb’s Tomb

In News  Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) shut Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra for five days after a mosque committee in the area tried to lock the place . About Aurangzeb’s tomb Aurangzeb was Born on 3 November, 1618, at Gujarat’s Dahoda. In 1657-1658, there was conflict over […]

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