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2023-08-26 07:57:18
#IR

New BRICS members

The initial BRIC nations shared two primary characteristics: expansive economies and promising growth prospects.

The extended BRICS-11 ensemble is more diverse; while some members are grappling with crises, others are flourishing.

This diversity could indicate a broadening of the group's focus beyond just economic concerns.

Imp point : Presence of rivals Saudi and Iran.


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2023-08-22 06:27:59
#SnT

‘Demon Particle’ Discovery

Which material ?: By Strontium ruthenate- predicted by By physicist David Pines, 70 years ago.
Nature: Electrically neutral.
Uniqueness: Exhibits properties regardless of temperature; potential for room-temperature superconductors.

Significance in Superconductors
Enables room-temperature functioning-More efficient computing, versatile applications.

Superconductor vs Regular Metals
Superconductor: Transmits electrical currents with no resistance.
Regular Metals: Electrical resistance causes energy loss, heat
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2023-08-19 06:56:39
#SnT

India's 1st 3D printed post office

Where?- Bengaluru- model for low cost housing

What is 3D printing?- 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a transformative technology that allows the creation of three-dimensional objects from a digital file.

Also - By minimizing waste and enabling the use of sustainable materials, 3D printing contributes to environmental sustainability.It has the potential to revolutionize manufacturing by reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and enabling localized production.

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2023-08-18 04:34:55
#SnT

Metagenome sequencing

What?- pathogen surveillance tool - Metagenomics studies the genetic diversity and functional potential of microbial communities in an environment.

Use?- Metagenomics has applications in environmental science, bioremediation, understanding the human microbiome, and discovering novel genes and enzymes.

Metagenomics vs genome sequencing : Metagenomics studies genetic material collected from environmental samples containing a mixture of microorganisms.Genome sequencing determines the complete DNA sequence of an organism's genome.

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2023-08-15 10:18:56
#GovtScheme #Polity

India's Initiatives to Combat TB

National Strategic Plan (NSP) for Tuberculosis Elimination (2017-2025): A roadmap for TB elimination.

The Nikshay Ecosystem: National TB information system for monitoring and management.

Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY): Launched in 2018, provides Rs 500 per month as Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for nutritional needs of TB patients.

TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign: A nationwide awareness campaign.

Development of Vaccines: Two vaccines, VPM 1002 and MIP (Mycobacterium Indicus Pranii


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2023-08-14 09:57:50
#GS1-#Art_and_Culture
GS1- Art and culture
GS1- History

Govt protection of Manuscripts

Bakhshali manuscript, an ancient Indian mathematical text written on birch bark, is considered to be the earliest recorded example of the use of zero

World’s first Palm-leaf Manuscript Museum in Kerala( Thiruvananthapuram)-
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What are Buranjis- Click here

You can also add this as an example in how digital infra can safeguard our culture- just like how digital infra can save biodiversity- Virtual herbarium

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2023-08-11 08:00:49
#GovtScheme #Polity

Several landmark initiatives taken up under NEP 2020 for the transformation of Education Sector


Most noteworthy point- National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR) - for creating a unifying national digital infrastructure to energise and catalyse the education ecosystem

A point to be noted under digital infrastructure ( Gs-3 infra) and digital India( Gs-2 : Govt policies)

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2023-08-11 07:46:36
#Environment

Nagar Van Yojana( NVY) and Initiatives to Combat Land Degradation and Promote Afforestation

Aim : aims to create 1000 urban forests in India

What?- Initiatives to deal with Challenges associated with land degradation - These include soil erosion, desertification, and industrialization

Challenges associated with afforestation include species selection, survival and growth of trees, competing land uses, ecosystem imbalance, and community participation



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2023-08-10 05:52:06
#Polity

Renaming the state- Kerala->Keralam

STEPS

1.State Legislative Assembly Resolution
-> Presidential Reference and Central Government Scrutiny-> Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) scrutinizes the proposal- First schedule amendment-> Bill must be passed by a simple majority in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha

2. Presidential Assent Final Approval: President gives assent to the Bill->Official Notification-> Published in The Gazette of India

3. Implementation and Administrative Adjustments:
Execution: Central and State authorities make necessary changes-Modifications in official records, maps, etc



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2023-08-07 15:26:22
#Geography

Amhara Region

Why in news?- Amhara region of Ethiopia - increasing violence of a local ethnic militia, called Fano, against the national army.

Reason : Failed plan to integrate regional security forces into the national army.

Significance- Fano alongside the regional security forces, played a significant role in the two-year-long civil war with the neighboring Tigray region-
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Amhara region- home to Lake Tana, the largest inland body of water in Ethiopia and the source of the Blue Nile River.

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