Yearly Archives: 2022
CRISPR/ Gene Editing
In News Recently, the gene-editing technology which has led to innovations in medicine, evolution and agriculture has completed 10 years of innovation. About Gene Editing Gene/genome editing refers to technology that permits to change an organism’s DNA. These technologies allow genetic material to be added, removed, or altered at particular locations in the genome. Its […]
One Health
In News Recently, the COVID-19 pandemic has once again renewed interest among scientists and policy makers for building an integrated approach such as One Health. About One Health It is an approach to design and implement programmes, policies, legislation and research in which multiple sectors communicate and work together to achieve better public health outcomes. […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1,89 & 11 World population growth rate below 1% ,india to surpass china next year The most populous The missing women Reading UN population report (International Relations /Reports) What are findings of United Nations’ World Population Prospects, 2022? suggestions ,what […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 4 Population stabilisation should not spark demographic imbalance: U.P. CM (Economy ) Learn facts related to World Population Day GS 2 6 The new ‘normal’ of political splits and shifts (Polity and Governance) Why do legislators split from and switch parties […]
Challenges and opportunities of being the most populous country
In Context India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, according to the 27th edition of the United Nations’ World Population Prospects, 2022. However, this is not because India has not successfully implemented its population policy but because China’s fertility is lower than anticipated. Major Points The global population […]
National Emblem
In News Prime Minister unveiled the National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament building. National Emblem of India An Ashokan pillar at Sarnath near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh depicts four lions on the top standing back to back. Its base has an elephant, a horse, a bull and a lion separated by intervening wheels […]
Marburg Virus Disease
In News Ghana has reported its first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease. About Marburg virus disease It’s a highly infectious viral haemorrhagic fever with a fatality ratio of up to 88 per cent and belongs to the same family as Ebola The disease was first identified in 1967 in Germany’s Marburg and Frankfurt and […]
Interpol’s ICSE Initiative
In News India’s Central Bureau of Investigation has joined the Interpol’s International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE) initiative . About International Child Sexual Exploitation database The ICSE database uses video and image comparison to analyse Child Sex Exploitation Material (CSEM) and make connections between victims, abusers and places. The database avoids duplication of effort and saves […]
Nord Stream Pipeline
In Context The Nord Stream 1, Germany’s main source of gas from Russia, was shut down on July 11 for 10 days of scheduled maintenance work. The Nord Stream 2 pipeline was suspended in February 2022, in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The Nord Stream 1 continued to be used, whose flow of gas […]
Editorial Analysis
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
- Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill
- Why Does India’s GDP Measurement Requires a Reset?
- Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis: A Growing Public Health Concern
- The Road to Universal Health Coverage in India