GS-I / Geography
Ukraine's exploding drone boats seem to be targeting smaller, high-speed vessels in the Black Sea following Russia's withdrawal of larger warships after a series of destructive attacks.
Subject: Geography
Source: Telegraph India
A team of US scientists has demonstrated through computer simulations that Venus' lack of water is due to hydrogen chemistry in its atmosphere.
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Subject: Polity and Governance
Source: ET Legal World
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The Supreme Court has emphasized the necessity of adopting a “more rigorous approach” when considering bail applications from police officers charged in cases of custodial deaths.
Constitutional Framework Related to Custodial Death
Legal Protections Associated with Custodial Death
International Conventions Against Custodial Torture
Way Forward to Combat Custodial Torture
Source: Indian Express
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During a recent Supreme Court hearing on the government's authority to acquire and redistribute private property, a nine-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud raised a significant query with "radical constitutional consequence": the existence of Article 31C.
The Bench emphasized the necessity of determining whether Article 31C remains valid post the Minerva Mills decision to prevent "constitutional uncertainty."
Subject: Agriculture
Source: Indian Express
Why in News?
The fiscal year ending March 2024 witnessed a record urea consumption of 35.8 million tonnes, marking a 16.9% increase from the levels in 2013-14.
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Subject: Economy
Source: Hindustan Times
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The Centre recently issued a warning about "drip pricing," emphasizing the potential for consumers to encounter unexpected "hidden charges."
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Subject: Science and Technology
Source: Medical News Net
Researchers have recently found that choline, a vital nutrient, enters the brain through a protein known as FLVCR2.
Subject: Economy
Source: Money Control
Why in News?
Recently, India VIX surged by 15% on May 6 to 16.58, leading experts to advise caution against large leveraged positions.
What is India VIX?
Subject: Science and Technology
Source: The Hindu
Why in News?
In a recent study, researchers have identified a unique subtype of Fusobacterium nucleatum that is more prevalent in colorectal cancer (CRC) tumors.
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