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Biosafety guidelines for genome edited plants

May 23, 2022

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has recently issued ‘Guidelines for Safety Assessment of Genome Edited Plants, 2022’. What are the guidelines about? As per the guidelines, researchers who use gene-editing technologies for plants are exempted from seeking approvals from the ..

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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – May 22-23, 2022 [Mock Test]

May 23, 2022

1. “Turning the tide-Unlearning Helplessness” is the motto of which of the following international conferences? [A] International Conference on Advances in Education and Information Technology[B] International Conference on Humanity and Social Sciences[C] Munich Security Conference[D] None of the above Show ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – May 21, 2022 [Mock Test]

May 23, 2022

1. With respect to Islam, terms ‘Chador’, ‘Khimar’, Shayla’, Al-Amira’ pertain to which of the following? [A] Types of Zakat[B] Types of Garment[C] Types of Prayers[D] Types of Fatwa Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Types of Garment] Notes: The hijab ..

Closeby Habitable Exoplanet Survey (CHES)

May 23, 2022

China proposed a project named Closeby Habitable Exoplanet Survey (CHES) to survey the sky through a space-based telescope. What is the objective? The objective is to find habitable terrestrial planets outside the solar system, around 32 light-years from Earth. It ..

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Centre of Excellence for Hyperloop Technology

May 23, 2022

The Ministry of Railways said that it will collaborate with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to develop an indigenous Hyperloop system. The ministry will also help to set up a Centre of Excellence for Hyperloop Technologies at ..

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RBI: Cardless cash withdrawal facilities at all ATMs

May 23, 2022

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed all banks, ATM networks, and White Label ATM Operators (WLAOs) to provide their customers with the option of Interoperable Card-less Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) across all ATMs in the country. How does this ..

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Delhi HC Ruling on Door-to-Door Ration Delivery scheme

May 23, 2022

The Delhi High Court (HC) recently scrapped a proposed scheme of the Delhi cabinet. The scheme was to supply rations at the doorstep of beneficiaries through government empanelled direct-to-home delivery agencies. Who opposed the scheme and why? In 2018, the ..

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22 May: International Day for Biological Diversity

May 23, 2022

On the 22nd of May, the International Day for Biological Diversity is observed annually across the globe. This day is observed to generate awareness about the biodiversity issues that are overwhelming the world. Why is biodiversity essential? Biodiversity is important ..

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APEC Trade Ministers Meeting

May 23, 2022

Representatives of the United States, Japan, and three other countries had briefly walked out of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers’ meeting on 21st May 2022 to protest against Ukraine’s invasion by Russia. This is a two-day meeting that ..

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BioRRAP: National Portal for Biotech Researchers and Start-ups

May 23, 2022

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (IC) Ministry of Science and Technology, MoS of Prime Minister’s Office, Minister of State (IC) Ministry of Earth Science, and Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, has launched a “Single National Portal ..

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