Daily Archives: November 22, 2024

Saint Francis Xavier: Life and Legacy

Context The sacred relics of Saint Francis Xavier are displayed in Goa during a 45-day exposition starting in November, drawing pilgrims and tourists for veneration. This event includes religious ceremonies and underscores his spiritual and historical significance. About Saint Francis Xavier Early Life: Born in 1506 in Javier, Kingdom of …

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Part-Time Employment: A Catalyst for Boosting Women’s Workforce Participation

Context: India’s female labour force participation rate (FLFPR) remains low at 37% (2022-23), driven by caregiving responsibilities and limited availability of structured part-time employment. Structured part-time work is a potential solution to improve women’s participation in the workforce. Need to Enhance Women’s Workforce Participation Economic Growth: Higher participation can unlock …

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Nafithromycin: India’s First Indigenous Antibiotic

Context: The Government of India has announced the launch of Nafithromycin, the country’s first indigenous antibiotic, to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Developed in collaboration with the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), this antibiotic is brought to market by Wockhardt under the trade name …

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HIV Genome Detection: A Novel Approach

Context: Researchers have developed an innovative diagnostic platform, GQ-RCP (GQ Topology-Targeted Reliable Conformational Polymorphism), for detecting HIV genome-derived G-Quadruplex (GQ) structures. This advancement offers improved accuracy in HIV diagnostics by minimizing false-positive results compared to conventional methods. Background on HIV and Diagnostic Challenges HIV-1: A retrovirus that causes AIDS, posing …

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Prison Reforms in India

Context: Indian prisons face challenges balancing their dual roles of punishment and rehabilitation. The introduction of the Model Prisons Act 2023 aims to modernize the prison system and address these persistent issues. Challenges in Indian Prisons Overcrowding: Prisons accommodate over 5.73 lakh inmates against a sanctioned capacity of 4.36 lakh …

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The Surpur Empire

Overview: The Surpur Empire, also known as the Shorapur Principality, was located in the present-day Yadgir district of Karnataka. It was ruled by the Nayak Dynasty, with Raja Venkatappa Nayak as its final ruler. Historical Background: The rulers of the Surpur Empire emerged from the Bedar community, whose name means …

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