Context: Potassium cyanide (KCN) can cause immediate death by obstructing oxygen transport in the body, resulting in cellular suffocation. It is a cyanide salt made up of equal parts potassium (K+) and cyanide (CN-) ions. Properties of KCN Appearance: White, crystalline solid. Solubility: Highly soluble in water, forming a clear …

Context: A private bill has been introduced in the Lok Sabha to include Bhojpuri in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. Overview: Part XVII of the Indian Constitution (Articles 343 to 351) addresses the Eighth Schedule. The Eighth Schedule initially listed 14 languages: Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Malayalam, …

Context: The Supreme Court ruled that there would be no re-test for the NEET UG 2024 exam. Ruling: The court concluded that the exam irregularities impacted around 155 beneficiaries and found no evidence of systemic failure in its conduct. Issues Raised: Systemic Deficiencies: Cases registered by the CBI in locations …

Context: Punjab, Gujarat, and Haryana have reported the highest number of H1N1 deaths in the country. Current Situation: According to the Health Ministry, India has reported over 7,000 H1N1 cases, with Delhi, Gujarat, and Rajasthan being the top three affected states. H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Overview: Cause: H1N1 Flu is …