Daily Current Affairs for UPSC 2023 Q) Which one of the following statements is not correct about Thalassaemia? It is a genetic-blood disorder It is caused by mutations in genes that control hemoglobin. It can be inherited from parents to children It can be prevented by appropriate vaccination. Daily Current Affairs for UPSC – 8 …
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Context: The article is discussing the potential negative impact of micro-targeting campaigns on vulnerable Indian voters, particularly in the context of the Karnataka elections. It highlights concerns about privacy breaches and the informational autonomy of voters, and argues for the need to regulate social media platforms through a comprehensive data protection law. The article emphasizes …
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Background Wayanad is a hilly district that is situated in Kerala at a high altitude. The district has a dense forest cover and is home to several endangered species of flora and fauna. The district receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon season. In 2018, Wayanad received unprecedented rainfall, which led to massive flooding and landslides. …
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Context: The Prince of Saudi, Mohammad Bin Salman recently hosted a special meeting of the National Security Advisers (NSAs) of India, the U.S. and the UAE, in Jeddah. More on the News The term “West Asian Quad” is a reference to the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the Quad- which is a strategic forum …
Context: Multinational pharmaceutical company Abbott has published a public notice in newspapers alerting people about a mislabelled batch of medicine, intending to recall it from the market. What is Drug Recall? Drug recall is the action of withdrawing/removing the drugs from distribution or use due to deficiencies reported in quality, efficacy or safety. Defective drugs …
Context: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that a cyclonic or low-pressure area is developing in the Bay of Bengal that can lead to high rainfall in the Southern States. More on the News This low-pressure area developing in the Bay of Bengal will be termed as Cyclone Mocha which is likely to intensify into …
Context: According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Ground-level ozone (O3) has been identified as a prominent pollutant in Delhi. What is Ozone (O3) Pollution? Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive gas composed of three oxygen atoms. It is both a natural and a man-made product. It occurs in the Earth’s upper atmosphere (the stratosphere) and …
Current Affairs 9th May 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Legislative Council Context: Recently, Election Commission announced by-polls to the two vacant Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats. About Legislative Council It is the Upper House in a bicameral state legislature with the lower house being the State Legislative Assembly. Article 169 (Creation and Abolition): The Parliament …
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Constitutional Bodies of India Constitutional Bodies: A constitutional body is one created by the Indian Constitution. When a constitutional bodies needs to be constituted in order to alter its authority or duties, a constitutional change is required. As a result, these organisations may be established following the passage of a constitutional amendment bill. These bodies’ …
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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The “re-naming” of disputed territories has been a long-held tactic of the Chinese government, and this is the third batch of “re-naming” with reference to Arunachal Pradesh. More significantly, it is not the first provocative act of Chinese provenance in recent months. Ever since the unresolved stand-off at Galwan …
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