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Shumang Leela

The artists of Shumang Leela are bearing the brunt of the enduring ethnic violence in Manipur which is also jeopardising the vibrant cultural fabric of the state. About Shumang Leela:…

Snow Leopard

The first scientific survey of the snow leopard in India shows the country is home to 718 of the elusive cats, the government said recently. About Snow Leopard: It is…

Eravikulam National Park

Eravikulam National Park (ENP), the natural habitat of the Nilgiri tahr, will soon be closed for the calving season of the species. About Eravikulam National Park: Location: It is located…

Bharat 5G Portal

Recently, the Secretary, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications (MoC), launched the “Bharat 5G Portal- an integrated portal” on the sidelines of ‘Bharat Telecom 2024’. About Bharat 5G…

Yojana Summary : January 2024

Yojana Summary : January 2024 Chapter 1 : The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 Conception and Development The ministries in the Centre and the States/UTs have been trying…

Generative AI

A new report predicts that Generative AI (genAI) is poised to become a $100 billion industry by 2026. About Generative AI: Generative AI, or generative artificial intelligence, is a form…

Mitochondrial coxiella effector F (MceF)

Researchers recently discovered a previously unidentified protein named mitochondrial coxiella effector F (MceF) with antioxidant properties produced by Coxiella burnetii, a Gram-negative intracellular bacterium. About Mitochondrial coxiella effector F (MceF):…

INS Sumitra

The Indian Navy’s INS Sumitra recently rescued fishermen hijacked by pirates along the east coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden. About INS Sumitra: It is the fourth and last…

AISHE 2021-22

All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE) 2021–22 was made public on January 25, 2024. Initiated in – 2011. Aim – To give complete picture of Higher Education in the country. 3 Categories – Universities, Colleges…

Lab Grown Fish

Recently, MoU was signed for CMFRI-Neat Meatt public private partnership project to accelerate development of lab grown fish meat. Mark Post, the Dutch pharmacologist was the 1st to present a proof…

NBS Fertilisers: Govt Brings Non-Urea Fertilisers Under Price Control

Why in News? The Central government has brought di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), muriate of potash (MOP) and all other such fertilisers that receive nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) support under “reasonable pricing” controls. NBS fertilisers…

UGC’s Draft Guidelines Spark Outrage over ‘Dereservation’ in Faculty Recruitment

Why in the News? The Union government and the University Grants Commission (UGC) have clarified that faculty positions in universities reserved for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates will not…

Overhaul of cybersecurity framework

Why in news? As per the media reports, the government has drawn up a guiding policy called the National Cybersecurity Reference Framework (NCRF) to help manage cybersecurity better. The framework is based…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Recently, the military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS. About Economic Community of West African States: It is also…

Sloth bear

Karnataka has witnessed instances of human-sloth bear confrontations, raising concerns for both communities and wildlife enthusiasts. About Sloth bear: Scientific Name: Melursus ursinus Sloth bears are one of the eight bear speciesfound…

Exercise -Sada Tanseeq

In a major boost of ties, the militaries of India and Saudi Arabia are conducting their first Joint Military Exercise named as Sada Tanseeq. About Exercise Sada Tanseeq: It is…

Laughing gull

Recently, a laughing gull, a migratory bird from North America, has been sighted for the first time in the country at the Chittari estuary in Kasaragod district. About Laughing gull:…

Ratle Hydro Electric Project

The government recently announced diversion of Chenab river water through diversion tunnels to expedite the 850-MW Ratle Hydro Electric Project in Jammu & Kashmir. About Ratle Hydro Electric Project: It…

Nitrogen hypoxia

Recently, Alabama successfully executed a man who spent decades on death row using a new method called nitrogen hypoxia. About Nitrogen hypoxia: Hypoxia is a medical term for a state…

Headlines of the Day 30-01-2024

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’  PIB GS3-Defence – What is Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’? – Its significance Ratle Project…

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