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Nobel Prize in Physics

Context Recently, the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2022 was awarded to Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger for their work on quantum mechanics. About The 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded “for experiments with entangled photons, establishing the violation of Bell inequalities, and pioneering quantum information science.”  Quantum mechanics is […]

Nobel Prize in Chemistry

In News Recently, the Nobel Prize in chemistry for 2022 was awarded to Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and K. Barry Sharpless. The three have been awarded for their work in ‘click chemistry’. Click Chemistry Click chemistry is utilized in the development of pharmaceuticals, for mapping DNA and creating materials that are more fit for […]

‘herSTART’ Platform

Context Recently, the President of India has launched ‘herStart’ — a start-up platform of Gujarat University for women entrepreneurs. About Besides encouraging the entrepreneurial endevours of women, the ‘HerStart’ initiative will link the women entrepreneurs with various private and government platforms. It will boost innovation and start-up efforts of women entrepreneurs. It will provide resources […]

Genetically Modified Mosquitoes

In News Recently, scientists have genetically modified mosquitoes to slow the growth of malaria-causing parasites in their guts which can also help prevent transmission of the disease to humans. About Malaria  Parasites  Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.  The parasite […]

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Context At the sixth anniversary of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) on October 1, the Union Finance Minister voiced concerns over banks taking a hefty haircut on loans that go through the resolution process under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). About IBC Introduction: IBC was introduced in 2016 when India’s Non­ Performing […]

EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA)

In News Recently, the European Union (EU) has given final approval to online safety focused legislation which is an overhaul of the region’s social media and e-commerce rules. Key features of the Digital Services Act Faster removal of content:  As part of the overhaul, social media companies will have to add “new procedures for faster […]

International Year of Millets (IYOM) 2023

Context The department of agriculture & farmers welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost the initiative promoting millets towards the celebration of the International Year of Millets (IYOM)-2023. About Millets Umbrella term: Millets is a common term to categorize small-seeded […]

Parliament Committees

In News A recent revamp of the Standing Committees of Parliament could potentially worsen the relations between the government and opposition parties. Committees of Parliament About: Parliamentary Committees have their origins in the British Parliament.  A Parliamentary Committee is a panel of MPs that is appointed or elected by the House or nominated by the […]

Financial Viability of Election Promises

In Context Recently, the Election Commission of India asked parties to explain how they plan to finance poll promises. More about the news About: The Election Commission of India wrote to parties proposing that they spell out ways and means of raising additional resources to finance the promises. EC also asked them to assess the […]

Chola Dynasty

In News A recently released film has focused on a fictional account of the 10th-century Chola dynasty. Cholas are known for their progressiveness, the architectural marvels and temples, the social setup of the time, and how cities were named after women. The era of the Cholas Region of power: The Chola kingdom stretched across present-day […]

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