Why in the news? Scientists recently tested a gene-editing method called adenine base editing to fix two severe mutations that cause -thalassemia, a genetic blood disease. Adenine Base Editing What is it? Adenine base editing (ABE) is a CRISPR-based genome … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The eleventh governing body meeting of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) or Plant Treaty concluded in Lima, Peru. International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture Origin: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The IMD has forecast the formation of two cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal, which may undergo a Fujiwhara interaction. Fujiwhara Effect What is it?: The Fujiwhara Effect describes the interaction between two nearby cyclonic … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The government approved the Tex-RAMPS Scheme to strengthen the Textile sector through promoting research, innovation and competitiveness. Tex-RAMPS Scheme What is it?: Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning, and Start-up Scheme (Tex-RAMPS) It is a Central … Continue reading →

Why in the news? RBI issued the final guidelines for the digital banking channels regarding obtaining informed consent from the customer for providing digital banking services. Digital Banking Channels What is it?: Digital Banking Channels are technology-enabled platforms through which … Continue reading →

Why in the news? ICAR developed Pusa DST-1 and DRR Dhan 100 Kamala, two gene edited rice varieties. Pusa DST-1 What is it?: Drought tolerant rice variety developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through Gene-editing tools. Key … Continue reading →

Hadley Cell The cell is located between 10-30 degree latitudes in both hemispheres.  This is a thermally induced cell and is the result of intense solar insolation. The intense insolation produces rising air along the equator.  The rising air cools … Continue reading →

Atmospheric Pressure The weight of the column of air at a given place and time is called air pressure or atmospheric pressure. Atmospheric pressure is measured by an instrument called a barometer. Do You Know? Pressure Gradient – The rate … Continue reading →

Definition and Condition Definition: A temperature inversion is a layer in the atmosphere in which air temperature increases with height. Ideal Condition Long nights, so that the outgoing radiation is greater than the incoming radiation. Clear skies, which allow unobstructed escape … Continue reading →

Tropical Zone The region lies from the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N), across Equator (0°) to the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S). The Sun’s rays fall directly at least once a year and it is the hottest zone of the Earth. Temperate … Continue reading →