Rare Polio Case in Meghalaya
23 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The discovery of a two-year-old child in Meghalaya testing positive for polio—a infectious viral disease—has caused concern. However, the...
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Science and Technology
National Space Day
23 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: On August 23, 2024, India is commemorating its first-ever National Space Day (NSpD-2024) with the theme “Touching Lives while...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
FSSAI Action on Microplastic Contamination in Food
23 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: According to a PTI report, all Indian salt and sugar brands, both packaged and unpackaged, contain microplastics. In response,...
Economy
OTT services regulated under Telecommunication Act
23 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A conflict has emerged between telecom service providers and OTT platform companies over the interpretation of what constitutes a...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Alien Species and Antarctica’s Ecosystem
23 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Researchers have warned that objects drifting ashore in Antarctica could bring non-native plant and animal species. If these species...
Economy
India’s Mass Unemployment
22 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The 2024 Budget announced five major employment schemes under the Employment Linked Initiative scheme, with a ₹2 lakh crore...
Science and Technology
Blood-based tests for Cancer Screening
22 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A multi-cancer early detection test can identify circulating tumour DNA or circulating tumour cells at an early stage, which...
Economy
Remittances
22 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: According to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), outward foreign exchange remittances by resident Indians dropped by...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Deforestation Intensifies Climate Impact
22 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A recent study has revealed the severe consequences of deforestation on Africa’s tropical montane forests, showing that tree loss...
Science and Technology
Breakthrough in Quantum Microprocessor Chips
22 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have created the world’s first quantum microprocessor chip designed for simulating large...