What are Chaperone Proteins?
Chaperones are a functionally related group of proteins assisting protein folding in the cell under physiological and stress conditions.… Continue reading What are Chaperone Proteins?
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Places in news: Buxa Tiger Reserve
In a major success for tiger conservation, a photograph of a tiger was captured in a camera trap in West… Continue reading Places in news: Buxa Tiger Reserve
Goods and Services Tax as an unfinished agenda
Context Seen purely from a revenue point of view and as a fiscal policy tool, India’s GST is still on… Continue reading Goods and Services Tax as an unfinished agenda
[pib] Global Methane Initiative (GMI)
India has co-chaired along with Canada the Global Methane Initiative leadership meet held virtually. About Methane Methane is a greenhouse… Continue reading [pib] Global Methane Initiative (GMI)
NASA’s Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) Mission
NASA has launched a new mission named Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer or IXPE. About IXPE IXPE observatory is a joint… Continue reading NASA’s Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) Mission
[pib] Saryu Nahar National Project
PM will inaugurate the Saryu Nahar National Project. Saryu Nahar National Project The Project involves the interlinking of five… Continue reading [pib] Saryu Nahar National Project
Suspension of MPs for entire Winter Session is worrying
Context Twelve members of the Rajya Sabha were suspended for their alleged involvement in the grave disorder in the House… Continue reading Suspension of MPs for entire Winter Session is worrying
Tobacco Consumption in India
Tobacco use is known to be a major risk factor for several non-communicable diseases in India. Tobacco abuse in India… Continue reading Tobacco Consumption in India
Constituent Assembly debates around Citizenship
This newscard is an excerpt from the ‘Letter and Spirit’ section in the print edition of TH, which is a… Continue reading Constituent Assembly debates around Citizenship
What are Non-convertible Debentures?
Several companies have announced public issues to raise funds through non-convertible debentures. What are Debentures? Debentures are long-term financial instruments… Continue reading What are Non-convertible Debentures?
Global Health Security Index, 2021
Countries across all income levels remain dangerously unprepared to meet future epidemic and pandemic threats, according to the new 2021… Continue reading Global Health Security Index, 2021
Cabinet nods for Ken-Betwa Interlinking Project
The Union Cabinet has approved the funding and implementation of the Ken-Betwa river interlinking project at the 2020-21 price level.… Continue reading Cabinet nods for Ken-Betwa Interlinking Project
In news: Law Commission of India
The Government has informed the Supreme Court that the appointment of Chairperson and Members of the 22nd Law Commission of… Continue reading In news: Law Commission of India
In news: Two principles of Justice
This newscard is an excerpt of the original article published in TH. Note: This article is of extreme theoretical nature.… Continue reading In news: Two principles of Justice
Ambergris: The Floating Gold
The Crime Branch in Pune and seized 550 grams of ambergris, also known as ‘floating gold’. What is Ambergris? Ambergris,… Continue reading Ambergris: The Floating Gold
Need for closer scrutiny of reduced out-of-pocket expenditure on health
Context The National Health Accounts (NHA) report for 2017-18 is being celebrated widely as it shows that total public spending… Continue reading Need for closer scrutiny of reduced out-of-pocket expenditure on health
To check stubble burning, monitor policy implementation
Context Every October and November, parts of north India are engulfed by a dense fog. Farmers resort to the practice… Continue reading To check stubble burning, monitor policy implementation
Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics (RELOS) Agreement with Russia
India and Russia are set to ink the RELOS logistics exchange pact during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin… Continue reading Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics (RELOS) Agreement with Russia
Kasturirangan Committee Recommendations for Western Ghats Conservation
Recently, the Karnataka CM has informed the Centre that the state is opposed to the Kasturirangan Committee report on the… Continue reading Kasturirangan Committee Recommendations for Western Ghats Conservation
World Inequality Report, 2022
As per the ‘World Inequality Report 2022’, India is among the most unequal countries in the world, with rising poverty… Continue reading World Inequality Report, 2022
