Neurodegenerative Diseases: Recent research by National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS-TIFR) and other studies has revealed that neurodegenerative diseases may start long before symptoms appear, driven by blood vessel dysfunction and abnormal protein activity in the brain. This new understanding moves the focus from direct neuron damage to early vascular and molecular changes, paving the […]
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Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 2nd June 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 2nd June 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Birch Glacier : Destroyed
Birch Glacier : Destroyed A large chunk of the Birch Glacier largely destroyed an Alpine village in Switzerland. Birch Glacier is located in the Lötschental valley in northern Switzerland. The collapse of the glacier blocked the flow of the Lonza River, which runs through the valley. The Birch glacier was a special case: the only […]
ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram: The State of Goa become fully literate under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme), marking a significant milestone in India’s journey towards achieving full literacy by 2030. Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society(ULLAS) is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented from 2022-2027. The scheme, […]
Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia: World Preeclampsia Day (May 22) was observed, to increase awareness about preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a serious condition that develops during pregnancy, usually after 20 weeks or so. It is often marked by high blood pressure and protein in the urine and this condition can also affect other organs of the body including the kidneys, […]
Krishi Nivesh Portal
Krishi Nivesh Portal: In a bid to boost and expedite investments in the agriculture sector, the government is working to integrate schemes from various ministries and state governments under a unified digital platform the Krishi Nivesh portal. It is an initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to facilitate farmers and investors. The […]
Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary
Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary: A rare Arctic seabird, the Sabine’s Gull, was spotted at Gujarat’s Nalsarovar Wildlife Sanctuary recently — its first recorded sighting in India since 2013, when it was seen in Kerala. It is located approximately 64 km west of Ahmedabad in Gujarat. It is a natural lake with shallow waters and muddy lagoons, […]
IndiaAI Mission
IndiaAI Mission: The selection of three new startups for building India’s own Foundation Model, the IndiaAI Mission, has taken a significant leap toward strengthening indigenous AI capabilities. IndiaAI Mission was initially launched as a joint initiative between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Nasscom in 2023. This initiative aims to bolster India’s AI […]
Zangezur Corridor
Zangezur Corridor: The Zangezur Corridor has become a topic of discussion following a recent meeting between Armenia’s Security Council Secretary and India’s National Security Advisor in New Delhi. Zangezur Corridor is a proposed transport route designed to connect Azerbaijan’s mainland with its exclave, the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, bypassing Armenia’s Syunik Province. Zangezur, which is currently […]
Vitamin B9 (Folate) : New Study
Vitamin B9 (Folate) : New Study According to a recent study by the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), nearly 41 per cent of urban adolescents in government schools across northern India suffer from folate or vitamin B9 deficiency, which might be affecting their growth and development. Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9, […]
