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IISc- Biomarkers to predict disease progression in brain tumour
Researchers of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, along with other collaborators, identified potential blood-based biomarkers for predicting disease progression and survival times among people with late-stage brain tumours. Highlights As per release, team behind this innovation include ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
3 farm laws repealed after 1 year of protest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address on November 19, 2021 announced that, central government will repeal all the three farm laws. Highlights He also requested farmers who are protesting, to return back to their homes. The decision to repeal the farm ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 19, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 19, 2021. INDIA – Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO): Sexual intent of the offender, not skin-to-skin contact, forms assault says SC – Indian Film Personality Award for ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
WHO Global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2025
World Health Organisation (WHO) published the 4th edition of Global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000-2025. Highlights As per the report, South-East Asia Region achieved the fastest rate of decline in use of tobacco. Average prevalence of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
What is “Clean Ocean Manifesto”?
Clean Ocean International Expert Group of UN Decade for Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, is going to present its short list of activities & goals as well as “Clean Ocean Manifesto” on November 19, 2021. Key Points The group has ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
SEBI’s Investor Charter- Things to know
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) released the Investor Charter on November 17, 2021. Background Investor charter was first proposed in Union Budget 2021-2022 with the aim to protect investors from mis-selling of financial products. About Investor Charter The Investor ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
India gets re-elected to UNESCO Executive Board
On November 17, 2021, India was re-elected to the executive board of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) for the term of 2021-2025. Key Points India was re-elected with 164 votes. Among Group IV Asian & Pacific States, Japan, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Kerala to launch Mobile app for Waste Disposal
Kerala government is set to launch a mobile application to improve and track the collection of inorganic waste across local self-governing bodies. Key Points Smart garbage mobile app will be launched across all six municipal corporations, 300 village bodies and ..