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General Studies Prelims

General Studies (Mains)

Genetics

Genetics is the study of heredity and variation in living organisms. It explores how traits are passed from one generation to the next. This field has significant implications for medicine, agriculture, and conservation. Genetic research can lead to advancements in disease treatment. It also raises ethical questions about genetic modification and cloning. Understanding genetics is crucial for addressing many modern challenges.

Pseudomelanistic Tigers Explained

Recently, an important conservation effort unfolded when a tigress from the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra was relocated...

 November 1, 2024

Tiger Translocation in Odisha

The recent translocation of a female tiger from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to Similipal Tiger Reserve marks an...

 October 29, 2024

C. elegans and Scientific Discovery

In 2024, molecular biologist Gary Ruvkun was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, marking an important...

 October 22, 2024

Evolution of Amylase in Humans

Recent studies have brought into light the role of amylase, an enzyme found in saliva, in human evolution....

 October 22, 2024

Conservation Genetics and Biodiversity

Biodiversity, the variety of life on Earth, is crucial for the health and resilience of ecosystems. Conservation genetics...

 January 17, 2024

Introduction to Human Races

The concept of human races has been a subject of both fascination and controversy throughout history. As a...

 November 30, 2023

Genetic Adaptations from Ancient Humans Linked to Modern Mental Health Issues: New Study

A recent study published in PLOS Genetics has unveiled intriguing evidence suggesting that genetic adaptations from our ancient...

 November 3, 2023

India Ranks 111th on Global Hunger Index 2023

India has been ranked 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023. The government...

 October 13, 2023

Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) Consortium

Scientists have achieved a major milestone by successfully sequencing the Y chromosome for the first time. This accomplishment,...

 August 29, 2023

Uroplatus garamaso

Researchers have unveiled a new species of Leaf-Tailed gecko, named Uroplatus garamaso, from northern Madagascar. These geckos, renowned...

 August 21, 2023

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