Exploring the World of Genetic Manipulation in Fruit Flies Why in news? Fruit flies have been a staple in genetics research for over a century, leading to numerous breakthroughs. Recently, under a research done by Cambridge University and the California Institute of Technology, it showed […]
Green Propulsion System in Space Defence Technology Context: A Green Propulsion System has been developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of DRDO. Relevance: GS-03 (Science and technology) Green Propulsion System? It was developed by a Bengaluru-based start-up Bellatrix Aerospace Pvt Ltd (Development Agency). […]
The Predicament of Election Expenditure Context: Reports show that government spending on advertisements before elections have crossed limits and the same has been a contentious issue. This surge in election expenditure in-turn raises concerns about its fairness and transparency. Relevance: GS-02 (Polity) Government Advertisement Expenditure: […]
Bengaluru Water crisis Context: Insufficient rainfall and under-replenishment of water sources have exacerbated water crisis in Bengaluru affecting thousands of villages, wards and talukas. Relevance: GS-03 GS-01(Environmental degradation and pollution, Water resources) Mains Question: Discuss the current state of water crisis in India and suggest […]