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8th Pay Commission for Central Government Employees

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 by Insightful PYQs

The Union Cabinet has approved the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries and pensions for central government employees. Key highlights include upcoming leadership appointments and a comparison with the 7th Pay Commission, which brought significant increases in basic pay and pensions. Reference : HT

The Rise of Space Mining and Resource Extraction

January 16, 2025 by rohan.verma

Space mining, the extraction of resources from celestial bodies like asteroids, the Moon, and Mars, is transforming from science fiction into a lucrative reality. With global competition intensifying, advancements in technology and policy are shaping the future of this nascent industry. Why Space Mining? Environmental Imperatives Terrestrial mining’s environmental impact is severe: Current Developments in … Read more

Red Dye No. 3 Officially Banned in the US

January 16, 2025 by rohan.verma

After decades of debate and research linking it to cancer in animals, the FDA has finally banned red dye No. 3 from food, beverages, and ingested drugs in the United States. This landmark decision, announced Wednesday, January 15, 2025, marks a significant win for consumer health advocates. Red dye No. 3 is found in … Read more

What is Oligarchy?

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 by rohan.verma

An oligarchy is a form of governance where power is concentrated in the hands of a small group of individuals, families, or entities. These elites exercise control over decision-making, often prioritizing their interests over the broader populace. Derived from the Greek words oligos (few) and arkhein (to rule), oligarchies manifest in various political, economic, and … Read more

What is Greenland Great Again Act?

January 18, 2025January 15, 2025 by rohan.verma

US President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to buy Greenland has taken a significant legal step. Republican members of the US House of Representatives are supporting a new bill that could clear the way for the acquisition of the world’s largest island. Named the ‘Make Greenland Great Again Act’, the bill seeks to empower the President … Read more

What is the AlphaFold AI Model?

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 by rohan.verma

For decades, predicting the 3D structure of proteins from their amino acid sequence has been a grand challenge in biology. This intricate folding process dictates a protein’s function, making it crucial for understanding biological processes and developing new medicines. Now, thanks to Google DeepMind’s groundbreaking creation, AlphaFold, this challenge is being met with unprecedented accuracy. … Read more