UPSC Daily Current Affairs

H5N1 Strain of AVIAN INFLUENZA

Apr 13, 2024

1. Definition and Nature of Avian Influenza: Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza Type A viruses. These viruses are natural pathogens among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other birds and animal species. Human infections are rare but can occur, leading to a range of symptoms from mild to severe. 2. The H5N1 Strain: The H5N1 avian ... Read More...

INDIA’S CHALLENGE: SOIL EROSION

Apr 13, 2024

HIMALAYAS’ HISTORY THROUGH MICROSCOPY

Apr 13, 2024

NOTES:NATURAL ORIFICE TRANSLUMINAL ENDOSURGERY

Apr 13, 2024

What Is Natural Orifice Transluminal Endosurgery (NOTES)? NOTES is a surgical technique where doctors perform procedures through natural body openings, eliminating the need for external incisions. This approach uses endoscopic tools to access internal organs via the mouth, anus, urethra, or vagina. How Does NOTES Differ from Traditional Surgery? Unlike traditional surgery, which often requires large external cuts, NOTES involves making small internal incisions withi... Read More...

Peter Higgs, 'God Particle' Proposer, Passed Away

Apr 13, 2024

1. What is the Higgs boson? • The Higgs boson is a subatomic particle whose existence was theorized by Peter Higgs and others in the 1960s as part of the mechanism that explains how other particles acquire mass. It is often referred to as the “God particle.” 2. Why is the Higgs boson important? • The discovery of the Higgs boson provides support for the Standard Model of particle physics, which is a theory that describes the fundamental forces ... Read More...

PALESTINE’S APPLICATION FOR UN MEMBERSHIP

Apr 13, 2024

In response to Palestine’s application for full membership in the United Nations, several frequently asked questions arise, illustrating the intricate process and the challenges involved: 1. What is required for a state to gain fu... Read More...

GUDI PADWA

Apr 13, 2024

Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of the new year in the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrated on the first day of the Chaitra month. It signifies the onset of spring and the harvest of rabi crops, embodying a time of renewal and rebirth. Mythologically, it is associated with the day Lord Brahma created the universe and the concept of time. It also commemorates Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya and celebrates Chhatrapati Shivaji’s victory over the Mughals, reflecting themes of triumph and valor. The festival sees homes being cleaned and adorned with rangolis, setting a vibrant backdrop for the celeb... Read More...

TELEMEDICINE AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Apr 13, 2024

Climate Change Rights: Bustard Case

Apr 13, 2024

1. What is the new fundamental right recognized by the Supreme Court of India? The Supreme Court of India has recognized the right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change as a distinct fundamental right. This right is seen as essential for ensuring a healthy environment and sustainable development. 2. How does this right relate to the right to a clean environment? Previou... Read More...

NTEP: Goals & Challenges

Apr 13, 2024

1. What is the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP)? The National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), formerly known as the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP), is India’s strategic response to combat tuberculosis (TB). The programme aims to eli... Read More...

India's Solar Policies & Import Dependency

Apr 12, 2024

The Hindu Today

Apr 12, 2024

PETER HIGGS, PROPONENT OF THE ‘GOD PARTICLE,’ PASSES AWAY AT 94 Nobel laureate Peter Higgs, who predicted the existence of the Higgs boson or ‘God Particle,’ crucial for understanding how particles acquire mass, died at 94. His theoretical work, confirmed half a century later at CERN, has been foundational in particle physics. Read More...

Internationalization of Indian Rupee

Apr 12, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to prepare a 10-year strategy to make the Indian rupee a globally “accessible and acceptable” currency is a significant step. This move is driven by the projection that the Indian economy will soo... Read More...

Tribal Legends: Sammakka & Sarakka

Apr 12, 2024

Sammakka and Sarakka Sammakka and Sarakka are figures from a 13th-century tribal legend in Telangana, India. According to the legend, Sammakka was a newborn girl found by tribal leaders during a hunting expedition. She was adopted by the chief and raised as a leader. Sammakka later married the leader... Read More...

GLYCAEMIC INDEX: KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Apr 12, 2024

What Is the Glycaemic Index (GI)? The Glycaemic Index is a ranking system for carbohydrates based on their effect on blood glucose levels after consumption. Foods are rated on a scale from 0 to 100, with higher values indicating a faster increase in blood glucose levels. How Does GI Affect Health? A diet consisting of low-GI foods has been associated with ... Read More...