Context: A man from Germany has become the third person to have been cured of HIV. More on News This was achieved with a bone-marrow transplant from people carrying a specific HIV-resistant genetic mutation. The doctors selected a donor carrying two copies of a CCR5-delta 32 genetic mutation – a mutation that is known to …
Context: Rare red auroras were seen in the skies over Oregon, United States after a G-1 class Geomagnetic storm hit Earth recently. What are Geomagnetic Storms? Geomagnetic storms are disturbances in the Earth’s magnetic field caused by fluctuations in the solar wind, a stream of charged particles flowing from the sun. Mechanism of geomagnetic storms: …
Context: The Supreme Court observed that providing false information about an electoral candidate’s qualifications cannot be considered a “corrupt practice” under Sections 123 (2) and Section 123 (4) of the Representation of People’s Act (RPA), 1951. More on the News Supreme Court was hearing a plea in ‘Anugrah Narayan Singh v. Harsh Vardhan Bajpayee’. Plea …
Poona Sarvajanik Sabha In 1870, M.G. Ranade, G.V. Joshi, S.H. Chiplankar, and their friends founded the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha. It was a sociopolitical group in British India that served as a go-between between the Indian government and the populace to promote the legal rights of the peasantry. For those preparing for the UPSC examination, this …
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UPSC Botany Syllabus Botany is one of 48 optional subjects offered by the UPSC, and it is one of those subjects. The IAS Exam’s Botany syllabus measures candidates’ comprehension of the topic as a science and their ability to use their knowledge of plants to solve ecological issues. This course covers both theoretical and practical …
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Deccan Riots The Deccan Riots began in 1875 after the government increased land income by 50% in 1867, which worsened the conditions of peasants. In response to growing agrarian distress, peasants in Maharashtra started a rebellion in 1875. They started the uprising in protest against the high interest rates that lenders were charging them on …
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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 21 February 2023 Up to five lakh patients have benefited since October last year from QR code-enabled registration at hospital counters, which has helped reduce long queues, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday. The Ministry’s National Health Authority (NHA) under the …
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UPSC Prelims News of 23 February 2023 Inji Gramam Context: A new scheme named ‘Inji Gramam’ has been introduced in Kulathoor grama panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram, to cultivate ginger. About Inji Gramam The initiative by the panchayat and Kulathoor Krishi Bhavan, began as a pilot project with 250 farmers cultivating Ginger. Ginger is propagated through seed …
The recent case of allegations of sexual harassment by women wrestlers have put back the focus on safe work environment for women, both in government and private institutions. Sexual harassment at the workplace is both direct and structural. Enabling environment for reporting direct violence has shown a significant improvement, but indirect violence remains poorly addressed, …
Background: The Thrissur District Administration along with NGOs in Kerala, have launched an artificial groundwater recharge programme called Mazhapolima. About Mazhapolima Programme The district’s increased dependency on groundwater had led to drying up of the open surface wells and had deteriorated the quality of existing water sources. At such a situation, the district administration introduced …
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