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Note Stem Cell Therapy, which is part of regenerative medicine, uses specialized cells to repair diseased, dysfunctional, or injured tissue. What are stem cells? Stem cells are a special type of cell that have two important properties. They are able … Continue reading →

Who approves the addition?: The State Executive Authority (SEC) must approve the addition of a disaster as state specific disaster. Relevance: It empowers quick action. The district collector can intervene in his capacity as the chairman of the district disaster … Continue reading →

State Development Loans or SDLs are issued by the State Governments to fund their fiscal deficit. Each state can borrow up to a set limit. The RBI manages SDL issues. Note: Do you feel SDL borrowing is to bypass FRBM … Continue reading →

Note Ethanol Blending involves mixing ethanol with petrol to create a cleaner, more sustainable fuel. Initially, the target was 5% blending, which has now been increased to 20% blending. Benefits Reduces hydrocarbon emissions, making the atmosphere cleaner (GHG emissions from … Continue reading →

What is it?: The Arab League or Leagues of Arab States is a 22 member organisation with membership in both Asia and Africa. Note: The Relations with Arabs dates back to ancient times when traders, scholars and diplomats would often … Continue reading →

What is IONS? Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a voluntary initiative that brings together navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to discuss region-specific maritime cooperation. Functions / Objectives: Provides an open forum for dialogue … Continue reading →

Key Features of SWM Rules, 2026: Four-stream segregation at source: Wet waste, dry waste, sanitary waste, and special care waste must be segregated at the point of generation. Extended Bulk Waste Generator Responsibility (EBWGR): Bulk waste generators (like large residential … Continue reading →

What is the President’s Address? Article 87 of the Constitution mandates that the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together: At the commencement of the first session after each general election to the Lok Sabha At the commencement … Continue reading →

Encourages investment, entrepreneurship, and remittances from overseas Indians. Enhance soft power between the countries through cultural interaction. Facilitate the availability of skilled professionals. Source: The Indian Express

It is located in Andhra Pradesh as part of the Godavari Delta region. Hope Island is part of Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary The region has mangrove and dry deciduous tropical forest. The region is famous for the critically endangered vulture species … Continue reading →