Recently, the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) hosted the Second National Seminar SAUSHRUTAM Shalya Sangoshti in honour of Sushruta Jayanti 2024 (15th July). Maharishi Sushruta About: Maharishi Sushruta was an ancient physician from Kashi (Varanasi), revered as the Father of Indian Medicine and Surgery. Key Contributions Books: The Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
Article 341
Recently, The Supreme Court of India ruled that states cannot make changes to the Scheduled Caste list published under Article 341 of the Constitution and quashed the 2015 Bihar government notification categorising Tanti-Tantwa community as Scheduled Caste. Background Enactment of Legislation: The Bihar Read More …
Glimpses of LUCA
Recently in a new study, scientists have suggested that the last universal common ancestor (LUCA) could have formed just 300 million years after the Earth formed. A recent study in Nature Ecology and Evolution, employing genomic analysis and the molecular clock, estimated LUCA’s origin Read More …
RBI Rules On Managing Financial Fraud
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued three revised master directions on fraud risk management for Regulated Entities. These master directions have been prepared based on a comprehensive review of the earlier Master Directions, circular and emerging issues. About Master Directions on Fraud Read More …
Neurorights
This article sheds light on Neurotechnologies and neurorights and the impact of neurotechnologies on understanding of the human brain and brain disorders. Growth in Neurotechnological Research 1990s Focus: The 1990s were known as the ‘decade of the brain’ due to significant government support for neuroscience and Read More …
India-Nepal Relations
Recently, K P Sharma Oli took oath as the prime minister of Nepal. There is now opportunity to upgrade the relationship to ‘positive’ and ‘stable’ with India. India-Nepal Relations India and Nepal share a unique and multifaceted relationship characterized by deep Political, Social, economic, and strategic ties. Political: Both countries Read More …
Need For An Integrated Energy Policy In India
The recent power shortages, due in part to unbalanced growth in renewable energy capacity over the past decade, demonstrate the need for better resource planning at both central and state levels. To improve supply adequacy, diversity metrics can be used while formulating policies. About India’s Power and Energy Read More …
Chandipura Virus Infection
Context: Recently, Gujarat has witnessed a concerning outbreak of suspected Chandipura virus (CHPV) infections, resulting in fatalities among children. 6 children died or 12 suspected cases have been reported of Chandipura virus infection in Gujarat. Four of these 12 patients are Read More …
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Context: EEG, or electroencephalography, measures brain electrical activity and celebrates its 100th anniversary. Invented by Hans Berger in 1924, EEG captures neuron activity via scalp electrodes, essential for diagnosing epilepsy and assessing brain states like sleep or coma. Though limited by Read More …
Last Universal Common Ancestor – LUCA
Context: Researchers in UK have dated the existence of Last Universal Common Ancestor from which all life forms evolved using the theory of molecular clock. Theories of origin of life on Earth Many theories have been propounded by scientists on Read More …