What is sickle cell anaemia? Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is an inherited genetic disease. Haemoglobin which is tasked with carrying oxygen to all parts of the body has four protein subunits — two alpha and two beta. In some people, …
About TRAI The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) was established in 1997 by an Act of Parliament, called the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, to regulate telecom services, including fixation/revision of tariffs for telecom services which were …
What is a DPIIT-recognized startup? As per the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade’s (DPIIT) definition, an entity shall be considered a “Startup” – If it’s incorporated as either Private Limited Company or Registered Partnership Firm or …
About Pro-tem essentially means for the time being or temporarily. Pro-tem speaker is the temporary speaker appointed for a limited period of time to conduct the works in Lok Sabha or in state legislatures. Pro-tem speaker is chosen for the …
About Black Holes are huge concentrations of matter packed into very tiny spaces. A black hole is so dense that gravity just beneath its surface- the event horizon, is strong enough that nothing, not even light can escape. The event …
Context: According to the National Judicial Data Grid, more than 5 crore cases are pending under different courts of India. Such a high number affects the speedy justice delivery in the country. In this context, concerns have been raised on …
Definition: The term “green technology” refers to devices, services, or processes that emit no or very few greenhouse gases (GHGs), are safe to use, and encourage a healthy and better climate for all forms of life. It aims at reducing …
Context The Supreme Court recognised that citizens have a right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change, saying it is intertwined with the fundamental rights to life and equality. Climate change in India Climate change is impacting …
Context The fourth round of Negotiations of the Global Plastics treaty failed to provide a timeline as to when plastic production was to halt. About the treaty The Global Plastics Treaty is an ambitious initiative involving at least 175 United …
Definition: Para diplomacy, also known as sub-state diplomacy, refers to the formal interactions and engagements between entities below the national level, such as regional or local governments, with foreign entities or governments, typically in pursuit of shared national goals or …