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Bandhavgarh Jumbo Deaths due to Kodo millets

About Bandhavgarh Jumbo Deaths The elephants died from toxicity caused by eating large amounts of kodo millet that was infected with a fungus. The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (Bareilly, UP) analysed samples from the elephants and found cyclopiazonic acid in...

SC Judgement on Article 39(b)

About Supreme Court’s Ruling Definition of "Material Resources of the Community": Only resources that are significant to the community and fulfil specific criteria can be acquired by the State under Article 39(b). Balancing Public Welfare and Property Rights: Chief Justice...

Proba-3 Mission of EU to be launched by ISRO

About Proba-3 Mission It is the European Space Agency's (ESA) first mission related to precision formation flying. Goals of the PROBA-3 mission: Formation Flying Demonstration: To validate technologies required for maintaining precise formation flying between two spacecraft, simulating a large...

Indo-Kazakh Joint Venture Company for Titanium

About Joint Indo-Kazakh Joint Venture Company JVC aims to develop the Titanium value chain in India by processing low-grade ilmenite (a titanium-iron oxide mineral) into high-grade Titanium Slag—a critical input for titanium production. India Rare Earths Limited (IREL) is a...

Appointment Process of DGP

About Appointment Process of DGP Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must be senior officers of the Indian Police Service (IPS) with significant experience at the level of Additional Director General (ADG) or equivalent. Officers should have a minimum of 30 years of...

US Presidential Elections 2024, Check Out the Key Pointers

Context: Campaign rallies for the election of President began in the United States. Process of Elections Eligibility Requirements: To run for President, A candidate must be at least 35 years old Natural-born citizen of the United States Have lived in...

Nickel Toxicity

Uses of Nickel Plants, animals and fungi need nickel for functioning of Enzyme Urease. g. Fungus Cryptococcus Neofarmans use Urease to spread and Colonise It is used as a colouring agent in cosmetics, paints, and some plastics. It is used...

Unsafe Online Spaces For Women

Background A deepfake video featuring a cloned voice of Harris falsely claimed that President Biden is "senile" and labelled her a "diversity hire." This video was shared by Elon Musk which amplified its reach despite its fabricated nature. Such content...

US Election Results 2024, Donald Trump Declared Victory

Donald Trump has officially declared victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, positioning himself on the cusp of a historic political comeback. After securing key swing states and inching closer to the necessary 270 electoral votes, Trump is set to...

Supreme Court Judgement on Private Property

Context: The Supreme Court reinforced the protection of private property from arbitrary state acquisition by ruling that compulsory acquisition without following mandatory procedures is unconstitutional, even if compensation is provided. Supreme Court Limits State's Power to Seize Private Property, Overturns 1978...