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LINE OF ACTUAL CONTROL (LAC) LINE OF ACTUAL CONTROL (LAC)
1.Context
As tensions continue between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)
Indian and Chinese troops clashed in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sect...
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14-Dec 2022
AICHI TARGETS
AICHI TARGETS
1.Why in news
Delegates from 196 countries which are Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) are meeting in Montreal, Canada from December 7-21 wit...
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13-Dec 2022
ARTERY BLOCKAGE
ARTERY BLOCKAGE
Atherosclerosis:
Building of plaque in arteries is medically termed atherosclerosis.
It cannot be reversed with minimal invasive intervention like stenting or medicat...
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13-Dec 2022
STIFF PERSON SYNDROME
STIFF PERSON SYNDROME
Context:
A rare neurological disorder called Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) was diagnosed in pop star, Celine Dion.
SPS is a neurological condition that triggers unco...
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13-Dec 2022
GREATER TIPRALAND
GREATER TIPRALAND
1. Context
Several tribal organizations in Tripura have recently joined together to push for the creation of Greater Tipraland, a separate state for indigenous peoples in the ...
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13-Dec 2022
INFLATION AT 6 PER CENT
INFLATION AT 6 PER CENT
1. Context
Retail inflation for November has fallen below 6 per cent, the upper limit of the RBI’s extended comfort zone.
2. Key points
According to data released by th...
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13-Dec 2022
JUDICIARY AND GOVERNMENT JUDICIARY AND GOVERNMENT
1. Context
A major confrontation on between the union government and the Supreme Court over the former’s resentment towards the collegium system of appointments and its p...
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13-Dec 2022
EFFICIENCY OF FEMALE LEADERSHIP
EFFICIENCY OF FEMALE LEADERSHIP
1. Context
A recent study by researchers in the United States reports that States which have female governors had fewer Covid-19 related deaths, perhaps partly becau...
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13-Dec 2022
ANAEMIA
ANAEMIA IN MEN
1. Context:
A recent study found that three out of ten men in rural areas in India were anaemic.
Prevalence of anaemia among men in rural areas was lowest in...
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12-Dec 2022
HIMALAYAN MEDICINAL PLANTS
HIMALAYAN MEDICINAL PLANTS
1. Context
Three medicinal plant species found in the Himalayas have made it to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species following a recent assessment.
Meizotropis pellit...
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12-Dec 2022
HORNBILLS
HORNBILLS
1. Introduction
The logo for India's G20 presidency was unveiled recently at the Hornbill festival in Nagaland.
This festival showcases the art, culture & cuisine of Nagaland, includ...
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12-Dec 2022
BIENNALE
BIENNALE
1. Context
The fifth edition of the Kochi Muziris Biennale opens, displaying works of artists from across the globe in varied media.
Curated by Singapore-based Indian-origin artist Shubi...
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12-Dec 2022
AJINOMOTO
AJINOMOTO
1. Context
The Delhi High court halted the release of a film titled Ajinomoto after a Japan–based seasoning manufacturer claimed infringement of its 113-year-old registered trademark AJI-...
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12-Dec 2022
CENTRE SUBSIDY
CENTRE SUBSIDY
1. Context
The Central government sought Parliament's approval for a fresh expenditure of Rs 214, 580. 88 crores towards major subsidies, over and above Rs 317, 865. 91 crores budget...
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12-Dec 2022
ALZHEIMERS
ALZHEIMERS
1. Context
The news of the success of a drug to reduce cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease burst on the horizon with all the promise of being a silver bullet. The dr...
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12-Dec 2022