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What is CRISPR-Cas9? CRISPR-Cas9 (pronounced “crisper-cas nine”) is a powerful and widely used tool for genomic editing. It allows scientists to very precisely alter an organism’s DNA at specific locations. CRISPR stands for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats. These are repetitive sequences of DNA found naturally in bacteria and archaea (single-celled organisms). CRISPR sequences […]

Genomic editing, also known as gene editing, is a group of technologies that scientists use to modify an organism’s DNA. These technologies allow for very precise changes to be made at specific locations within an organism’s genome. Here’s a breakdown of the concept: Editing tools: These are enzymes that act like molecular scissors, cutting the […]

Why in news ? India and Iran  have recently signed a 10-year contract for the operation of a terminal at the strategically important Chabahar port in Iran. What is Chabahar? It is a deep water port in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan province. It is the Iranian port that is the closest to India, and is located in […]

Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) refers to the spending by households and non-profit institutions serving households (NPISHs) on goods and services. It’s a crucial component in calculating a country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). PFCE: Households: This includes spending by individuals and families on things like food, clothing, housing, transportation, entertainment, and healthcare. Non-Profit Institutions Serving […]

Precision farming, also known as precision agriculture, is a modern approach to farming that uses technology and data to optimize crop production and resource management. Benefits: Increased Yields: By precisely tailoring practices to field conditions and crop needs, precision farming can lead to higher crop yields. Reduced Costs: Optimize resource use like water, fertilizers, and […]

Fertigation is a technique that combines irrigation and fertilization in agriculture. It involves delivering dissolved fertilizers directly to the root zone of plants through an irrigation system, typically drip irrigation. Benefits: Increased Efficiency: Compared to traditional broadcasting of fertilizers, fertigation delivers nutrients directly to the roots, reducing waste and maximizing uptake by plants. Precision: Fertigation […]

The South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Program, set up in 2001, brings together Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka in a project-based partnership to promote regional prosperity by improving cross-border connectivity, boosting trade among member countries, and strengthening regional economic cooperation. The South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) program is a project-based […]

Why in News The two Kerala government-run temple boards have  recently banned the use of oleander flowers in food offered to the deity (naivedhya) and to the devotees (prasadam). The decision was taken after a young woman died of accidental poisoning from oleander leaves. What is oleander? Nerium oleander, commonly known as oleander or rosebay, […]

Why in news? The term bank run was in news recently. What is Bank run?A bank run happens when a large number of depositors withdraw their money from a bank at the same time because they fear the bank is going bust (failing). It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy in a way, as the mass withdrawal can […]

Why in News?  Government banks have earned record profits so far in the financial year 2023-24. During this period, the total profit of 12 banks increased to Rs 1,42,129 crore. These banks had earned a record profit of Rs 1.05 lakh crore in 2022-23. In 2021-22 this figure was Rs 66,540 crore. During this period, […]