NATIONAL SCO Shanghai Cooperation Organization It is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation. It was created in 2001. The SCO Charter was signed in 2002, and entered into force in 2003. Head Quarters – Beijing, China. It’s a Eurasian political, economic and military organisation aiming Read More …
Context The European Space Agency launched its Euclid spacecraft on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to chart the history of the universe as far back as 10 billion years ago. What is Euclid Mission? The European Space Agency’s Euclid mission is designed to study the so-called “dark universe.” 3D map of Read More …
Context The government has identified nine ‘dark patterns’, or tactics used by online platforms to manipulate consumers. The Centre has asked e-commerce companies to not use “dark patterns” on their platforms that may deceive customers or manipulate their choices. What are dark patterns? Dark Read More …
Context: In a Boost to pathology services in the hill districts, a genome sequencing lab was opened at Srinagar Medical College in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. Probable Question: Q. Discuss the potential applications and benefits of genome sequencing in Read More …
Context In August 2019, Prime Minister launched Har Ghar Jal Mission and promised that rural households would be assured of piped, potable water by 2024. Since 2019, about nine crore households have their own exclusive access to piped water. Yet, for all Read More …
Context The Centre has approved a scheme that will provide support to minor rape survivors who have been abandoned by their family, often due to pregnancy, and have no other means to support themselves. About The “scheme for critical care Read More …
Context: Jharkhand celebrates June 30 as ‘Hul Diwas’, commemorating the sacrifice of Adivasis in their fight against British colonial authorities. About Hul Diwas: The literal meaning of ‘Hul’ – is revolution which began in 1855. Leaders: It was led by two brothers Sidhu and Kanhu Region of rebellion: Read More …
Context: An MoU was signed during the meeting with the Ministry of Defence (Indian Navy & Coast Guard) towards development of a Naval gallery: “The Journey of Indian Navy & Coast Guard” inside NMHC complex. About National Maritime Heritage Complex Read More …
Context Indian refiners have reportedly started using Chinese yuan to pay for some of their oil imports from Russia. This shift comes as Western sanctions against Moscow and its customers make it necessary to find alternatives to the US dollar Read More …
Context: Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a statement on the use of cryptocurrency in the Latin American and Caribbean market, and about the rising interest in blockchain based central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). More on the News: The IMF Read More …
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