Indian Cancer Genome Atlas (ICGA) Repository
22 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Indian Cancer Genome Atlas (ICGA) Foundation launched India’s first comprehensive cancer genomics repository, designed to improve understanding of...
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Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Starlink Satellites Disrupting Astronomy
22 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent study published in Astronomy & Astrophysics highlights the significant impact of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites on astronomical...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
IT Rules allowing Centre’s Fact Checking Unit (FCU) as ‘Unconstitutional’
22 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Bombay High Court struck down the amended Information Technology rules that aimed to identify “fake and false” content...
Economy
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna
22 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has unveiled a ₹500-crore sub-component under the ₹75,000-crore PM Surya Ghar:...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Microplastics Found in Coral: New Insights into Ocean Pollution
22 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers from Japan and Thailand have discovered that all three parts of coral anatomy—surface mucus, tissue, and skeleton—harbour microplastics. ...
Social Issues
Government to Launch Expanded Health Initiatives
22 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Prime Minister is set to formally launch the expanded Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Savannisation of Amazon Forest
22 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Amazon region is experiencing its second consecutive year of severe drought, impacting biodiversity and communities dependent on waterways....
Science and Technology
Surge in Global Stroke Rates
22 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent study published in the journal Lancet Neurology has revealed a significant rise in global stroke rates, with...
Economy
‘Relative Economic Performance of Indian States’
22 September 2024 | The Study IASWhy in the News? The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) released a working paper titled ‘Relative Economic...
Geography
Places in News: Malta
21 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Malta gained independence from the United Kingdom on September 21, 1964, after more than 150 years of British rule. ...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Amur Falcon
21 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Tamenglong district in Manipur has immediately banned the hunting, killing, and selling of Amur falcons, locally called ‘Kahuaipuina,’ to...
International Relations
Growing India-US Trade Ties Under Biden Government
21 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Boosted by PM modi state visit About Biden trade policy: Biden’s Continuation of Trump’s Trade Policy: President Joe...
History
100 years of Discovery of the Harappan Civilisation
21 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: On September 20, 1924, The Illustrated London News announced the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization, which now spans...
Economy
FATF Mutual Evaluation Report on India (2024)
21 September 2024 | The Study IASWhy in News? The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has praised India’s efforts in combating money laundering and terror financing,...
