Recombinant DNA Technology Recombinant DNA Technology is the name given to the process of creating artificial DNA by fusing DNA from various sources with various genetic components. Genetic engineering is the term used to refer to recombinant DNA technologies. In 1968, Swiss microbiologist Werner Arber made the discovery of restriction enzymes, which led to the […]
Recombinant DNA Technology Read More »
A-76: World’s Largest Iceberg An enormous iceberg ‘A-76’ has calved from the western side of the Ronne Ice Shelf, lying in the Weddell Sea, in Antarctica. It measures around 4320 sq km in size – currently making it the largest berg in the world. Key Points About A-76: The newly calved berg ‘A-76’ was spotted
A-76: World’s Largest Iceberg Read More »
Sundarbans Promises related to development of Sundarbans are being made by different political parties, ahead of West Bengal assembly elections. Sundarbans region was badly damaged by Cyclone Amphan in 2020. Key Points It is a vast contiguous mangrove forest ecosystem in the coastal region of Bay of Bengal spread over India and Bangladesh on the
Haridwar Kumbh Mela The Centre has written to the Uttarakhand government about the need for stringent measures to control the spread of Covid-19 during the ongoing Kumbh Mela in the state (at Haridwar). Key Points Kumbh Mela comes under UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of humanity. Kumbh Mela is the largest peaceful congregation
Haridwar Kumbh Mela Read More »
Ranthambore Tiger Sanctuary: Rajasthan Six tigers are missing in Ranthambore Tiger Sanctuary (Rajasthan). Key Points About: Ranthambore Tiger Reserve lies in the eastern part of Rajasthan state in Karauli and Sawai Madhopur districts, at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges. It comprises the Ranthambore National Park as well as Sawai Mansingh and
Ranthambore Tiger Sanctuary: Rajasthan Read More »
US India Artificial Intelligence Initiative US India Artificial Intelligence (USIAI) initiative has been launched to scale up the science and technology relationship between India and the United States. Key Points US India Artificial Intelligence (USIAI) is an initiative of Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) which was established in March 2000. The Department of
US India Artificial Intelligence Initiative Read More »
Anangpal II: Tomar Dynasty A seminar highlighted the legacy of the long-forgotten Tomar king – Anangpal II. Key Points About Anangpal II: Anangpal II, popularly known as Anangpal Tomar, belonged to the Tomar dynasty He was the founder of Dhillika Puri, which eventually became delhi Evidence about the early history of Delhi is inscribed on
Anangpal II: Tomar Dynasty Read More »
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve: Uttar Pradesh A carcass of a five-year-old tigress was found in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (Uttar Pradesh). Key Points About: It is located in Pilibhit and Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. It was notified as Tiger Reserve in 2014 In 2020, it bagged international award TX2 for doubling up the number of
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve: Uttar Pradesh Read More »
Inter-Parliamentary Union The President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) addressed Members of Parliament at the Central Hall of the Indian Parliament. Key Points About: IPU is an international organisation of national parliaments. It was established in 1889 in paris It was founded by statesmen Frédéric Passy of France and William Randal Cremer of the United
Inter-Parliamentary Union Read More »
Kenya-Somalia Dispute Kenya has declined to take part in proceedings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over its maritime border dispute with neighbouring Somalia. Key Point Direction of Maritime Boundary: The main point of disagreement between the two neighbours is the direction in which their maritime boundary in the Indian Ocean should extend. Somalia’s
Kenya-Somalia Dispute Read More »
