Sri Lankan frogs found in Indian Eastern Ghats Suggest Ancient Connection
19 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Sri Lankan golden-backed frog (Hylarana gracilis) and Sri Lankan shrub frog (Pseudophilautus regius) were found thriving in the...
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Nature-Based Solutions to Mitigate Disasters
18 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A new global assessment of scientific literature led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst finds that nature-based solutions (NbS)...
Science and Technology
Chandipura virus infection transmitted by sandflies and mosquitoes
18 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Gujarat government announced on Monday (July 15) that six children have died from suspected Chandipura virus (CHPV) infection...
Science and Technology
Patient-driven discovery reveals potential target for autoimmune diseases
18 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Researchers at Yale School of Medicine discovered mutations causing a deficiency in phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase-gamma (PI3Kγ), a crucial signalling molecule...
Science and Technology
India’s Quest to Bridge the Quantum Capabilities
18 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: India has launched a Rs 6,000 crore National Quantum Mission to develop quantum technologies, but faces a significant challenge...
Science and Technology
Origin of Superconductivity in High-Temperature Copper Oxide Superconductors
18 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: In a recent study associate Professor and his team from Okayama University, Japan, explored the source of high-temperature superconductivity...
Geography
Ultra-Hot Neptune-Sized Exoplanet Discovered
18 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A group of astronomers from the University of Southern Queensland in Australia confirmed the existence of a new exoplanet,...
Economy
Transactions to be reported as fraud to RBI
18 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued updated Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management (MDoFRM) stipulating that ten specific types...
Economy
SEBI Proposes to Bring ‘New Asset Class’
18 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext:SEBI proposes to bring a ‘new asset class’ with a minimum investment limit of Rs 10 lakh per investor. ...
Science and Technology
Comprehending and Safeguarding Neurorights
18 July 2024 | The Study UPSCWhy in the News? Anticipated development of wearable electroencephalography (EEGs) that can enhance human cognitive functions directly. Advances in...