WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre: India has committed $85 million over 10 years, 2022–2032, to support the programming of the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Traditional Medicine Centre. The WHO-India donor agreement is part of a $250 million investment from India in support of the establishment of the WHO GCTM in 2022, which includes financial […]
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Price Monitoring System App
Price Monitoring System App: The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy launched Version 4.0 of the Price Monitoring System (PMS) Mobile app. Price Monitoring System App in the Department of Consumer Affairs is responsible for monitoring prices of selected essential commodities. To improve the quality of price […]
Maritime Partnership Exercise
Maritime Partnership Exercise: A Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) was conducted between India and Russia in St. Petersburg. Maritime Partnership Exercise was conducted between Russia and India on the occasion of the 328th Russian Navy Day. It involved INS Tabar naval ship from India and Soobrazitelny from Russia. It marks a significant milestone in the maritime […]
Four-Ringed Butterfly
Four-Ringed Butterfly: A four-ringed butterfly was rediscovered in the Namdapha National Park after 61 years Four-ringed butterfly a species of Satyrinae butterfly. It was photographed during a survey to document the butterfly diversity in the Miao range of the Namdapha National Park during 2018-19. It was identified based on general morphological patterns and habitat. It […]
Giant Radio Source
Giant Radio Source: A team led by Indian radio astronomers have reported the discovery of 34 new giant radio sources (GRSs) using the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT). Giant Radio Source are among the largest objects in the Universe. These are powered by a supermassive black hole, typically with a mass ranging from ten million […]
Standardised Precipitation Index
Standardised Precipitation Index: The India Meteorological Department has analysed trends for precipitation and drought-like conditions over India using the ‘Standardised Precipitation Index’ (SPI). Standardised Precipitation Index estimates wet or dry conditions based on precipitation variables. The SPI calculation is based on the long-term precipitation record for a particular location and long-term period (longer than 30 […]
Sub-Classification Of SCs And STs
Sub-Classification Of SCs And STs: On August 1, 2024, the Supreme Court of India ruled in the case of State of Punjab and Ors Vs Davinder Singh and Ors that states can sub-classify Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) to grant additional quotas for the more disadvantaged within these categories. Judgment Overview: Sub-Classification Allowed: […]
Kindlins : Adapter Proteins
Kindlins : Adapter Proteins A study explored the role of Kindlins—adapter proteins involved in cell signalling—in various cancers. These proteins are critical for transferring extracellular cues to biochemical signals within cells, influencing multiple signalling pathways essential for cellular homeostasis. Mutations in Kindlins, caused by carcinogens like nicotine and UV rays, can disrupt this balance and […]
Banking Current Affairs : 3rd August 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 3rd August 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Axis Of Resistance: The Hamas leader was assassinated in an airstrike in Tehran and experts believe that Iran could hike up attacks against Israel through its allies – Axis of resistance. Sloth Bear : Study Scientists suggested […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 3rd August 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 3rd August 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
