Mifepristone Drug: Medical Abortion Medication
19 June 2024 | The Study UPSCMifepristone also known by the brand name RU-486 is a medication used to terminate pregnancy in combination with misoprostol. It...
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Science and Technology
Teleparallel Gravity: New Approach to Understanding the Expanding Universe
19 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A recent study suggests teleparallel gravity as a possible solution to issues such as Hubble tension and dark energy...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
EU Environmental Council Adopts Nature Restoration Law
19 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The European Union (EU) Environmental Council approved the Nature Restoration Law (NRL), marking a significant victory for the environment...
Economy
Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR): TAR-WATTAR Technique
19 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Principal agronomist at Punjab Agricultural University(PAU), Ludhiana headed the development of the ‘Tar-wattar’ DSR technology to reduce water usage....
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cess
19 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) proposes a Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cess of ₹100 per month per household....
Economy
Coal Reforms
19 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Centre is preparing to launch ‘Coal Reforms 3.0’, aimed at reducing overall coal imports and increasing the availability...
Science and Technology
Artemisinin: A Malaria Drug to Treat PCOS
18 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Research from Shanghai-based Fudan University suggests that artemisinin anti-malarial drugs have the potential to treat symptoms of polycystic ovary...
Science and Technology
Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Patients with earing Loss
18 June 2024 | The Study UPSCWhat is Hearing Loss? A person is said to have hearing loss if they are not able to hear as...
Current Affairs
Overview of Chilies and Their Impact
18 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Food safety authorities in Denmark have issued a recall for three varieties of spicy instant noodles from South Korea...
International Relations
German Opportunity Card for Skilled Migrants
18 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: On 1 June 2024, the German government released the third stage of its Skilled Immigration Act which introduced the...