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Unveiling South Asia’s Past: A Genomic Study of Ancient Migration and Population History

GS Paper 1: Indian Culture, Ancient History GS Paper 3: Biotechnology, Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Overview of Today’s Article: Why in the news? (Contextual Information) Explanation of Key Terms About the Study (Main Features, Expected Outcomes, Theories like Aryan Migration, Indigenous theory) Conclusion Why in the News? The Indian government has launched […]

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Global Hunger Index

India’s Struggle with Hunger: 2024 Global Hunger Index Highlights Urgent Need for Action

Why in the News? India’s ongoing battle with hunger and malnutrition has been highlighted in the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI), where the country ranks 105th out of 127 nations with a score of 27.3, placing it in the ‘serious’ category. Despite being one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, India lags behind many of its

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NCPCR

NCPCR Raises Concerns on Madrassas, Recommends Halting State Funding Over RTE Non-Compliance

Why in the News? The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has voiced strong concerns about the functioning of madrassas and recommended halting state funding to these institutions unless they comply with the Right to Education (RTE) Act. This move has sparked discussions around the quality of education in madrassas and their adherence

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Fortified Rice

Extension of Free Fortified Rice Supply: Boosting Nutrition and Food Security in India

GS Paper 2: Government Policies and Interventions GS Paper 3: Agriculture, Economy What’s in today’s article? Why in News? What is Rice Fortification? About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) What is the National Food Security Act (NFSA)? Why in News? The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Modi, has approved the continued distribution

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Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Advancements in Protein Design and Structure

GS Paper 3: Science and Technology Why in the News? The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to American scientist David Baker for his work on computational protein design, alongside Briton scientist Demis Hassabis and American scientist John Jumper for their contributions to protein structure prediction. This recognition follows last year’s award to

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National Agriculture Code

National Agriculture Code (NAC): A Comprehensive Framework for Standardizing India’s Agricultural Practices

GS Paper 3: Agriculture, Indian Economy Why in the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is currently working on the development of the National Agriculture Code (NAC), a comprehensive initiative aimed at establishing standardised practices for the entire agricultural process. This ambitious code is inspired by the successful implementation of the National Building Code

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National Agriculture Code

India Achieves Milestone: Trachoma Eliminated as a Public Health Threat

GS Paper 2: Social Issues, GS Paper 3: Science and Technology Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that India has successfully eliminated Trachoma as a public health issue. This makes India the third country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to achieve this important milestone. What’s Covered in Today’s Article?

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Nobel Prize in Physiology

2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded for Groundbreaking Medical Advances

Why in the News? In an exciting announcement from the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, American biologists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. These scientists were honored for their discovery of microRNA and its vital role in post-transcriptional gene regulation. What’s in

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Understanding Marburg Virus: A Deadly Hemorrhagic Fever Threat

GS Paper 3: Science and Technology Why in the news? The deadly Marburg virus has the potential to overwhelm Rwanda’s fragile healthcare system. Since the country’s first reported Marburg case late last month, at least 46 people have been infected, with 12 deaths reported. Alarmingly, around 80% of infections involve medical workers, posing a significant

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