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Disease X

Source: TH A December 2024 outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), causing over 400 deaths, raises concerns about Disease...

16 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM)

Key Points  Launched: 2019  Type of Scheme: Central Sector Scheme  Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Labour and...

13 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

Climate Footprint of Space Exploration

For Prelims: Paris Agreement, Black carbon, Space Debris, Low Earth orbit (LEO), Outer Space Treaty, 1967, Indian National Space Promotion and...

13 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

Gene Therapy Treatment for Haemophilia

Source: TH  Indian scientists have developed a novel gene therapy for haemophilia A, offering a one-time treatment to replace frequent clotting...

13 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

SC Panel Report on Agriculture Distress

For Prelims: Agricultural Distress, Supreme Court, State of Agriculture in India, National Commission on Farmers (NCF), Commission for Agricultural...

13 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

Thalassemia

Source: HT  A critical shortage of Desferal (deferoxamine) in Delhi government hospitals has put thalassemia patients at risk of severe...

13 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

Changing Trends in Fertilizer Use

For Prelims: Fertiliser, Fertilizer Subsidy, Urea, DAP, Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme  For Mains: Issues Related with Fertiliser...

13 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

Towards Universal Health Coverage

This editorial is based on “Whither universal health coverage in India?” which was published in The Financial Express on 12/12/2024. The...

12 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

Natural Pearl Farming in India

For Prelims: Pearl Farming, Mollusks  For Mains: Government Initiatives for Natural Pearl Production in India, Challenges in Pearl Production...

12 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

Ghost Guns and 3D Printing

Source: IE  Ghost guns are untraceable firearms assembled at home, often using kits or 3D-printed parts.  These weapons lack serial...

12 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

SFBs to Offer UPI-Based Credit Lines

Source: ET  Why in News?  Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to permit Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to extend...

12 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

Laysan Albatross

Source: TH  Wisdom, a 74-year-old Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis), laid an egg at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, her...

12 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

Concerns Over Cess and Surcharges in India

For Prelims: 16th Finance Commission, cess, surcharge,  income tax, Consolidated Fund of India, Goods and Services Tax, Divisible Pool of...

12 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

Dispute Between Government and RBI

For Prelims: Reserve Bank of India (RBI), RBI Governor, Repo Rate, Reverse Repo Rate, CRR For Mains: Working of RBI, Key Reasons for Tussle...

12 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

Ayush Visa for Medical Value Travel

Source: PIB  Recently, the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) highlighted the Ayush Visa, an...

11 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

Reforming India’s Manufacturing Sector

This editorial is based on “Elevating manufacturing to global standards” which was published in The Hindu Business Line on 10/12/2024....

11 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

DHARINI 3D Foetal Brain Atlas

Source: IE  Researchers at Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) Madras have developed a revolutionary tool known as DHARINI, a detailed 3D map...

11 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

Surge in Agricultural Employment

For Prelims: Informal Economy,  Services Sector, Manufacturing Sector, Artificial intelligence, Data analytics, Gross Value Added, Production...

11 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

Google’s Quantum Computing Breakthrough

Source: BS  Google has unveiled a new quantum computer featuring a chip called Willow, capable of performing calculations in under five minutes...

11 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3

Inequality and the Role of Charitable Organizations

For Prelims: Care Economy, LPG Reforms, Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, Direct Benefit...

11 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 3