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Posted 02 Aug 2024

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Kindlins

A study has investigated the influence of Kindlins in various cancers as targeting it could lead to new cancer treatments

Kindlins

  • Kindlins are adapter proteins that exist inside the cells attached to the cell membranes of almost all types of cells in vertebrates.
  • They play pivotal role in conveying extracellular signals within the cells.
  • Kindlins may undergo mutations under the influence of innumerable chemical and physical carcinogens like nicotine, ultraviolet rays etc.
  • Structural disruptions in these proteins can disrupt homeostasis (balanced state) of the body.
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  • Cancer
  • Kindlin
  • Cells

Genetic Testing

Athletes are turning to genetic testing for improving their performance.

About Genetic Testing

  • Genetic testing analyzes an individual's DNA to identify genetic variants that may influence various traits, including athletic performance, health risks, and nutritional needs.
  • Genetic tests are performed on a sample of blood, hair, skin, amniotic fluid, or other tissue.

Significance of genetic testing:

  • Performance Optimization: Identifies genetic factors to enhance endurance and strength.
  • Nutritional Guidance: Tailors diet plans by detecting allergies and nutrient absorption issues.
  • Injury Prevention and Recovery: Reveals genetic risks for injury and recovery times for tailored care
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  • Genetic Testing
  • Genetic testing in sports
  • DNA analysis

Ransomware

National Payments Corporation of India temporarily suspends payments in banks possibly affected by ransomware attack. 

About Ransomware

  • It is a type of malware that holds a victim’s sensitive data or device hostage, threatening to keep it locked unless the victim pays a ransom to the attacker.
    • Examples: WannaCry, NotPetya, etc. 
  • It attacks by Phishing, exploiting existing vulnerabilities, Malicious downloads, etc.

Types of Ransomwares

  • Crypto ransomware: Holds victim’s data hostage by encrypting it.
  • Leakware/doxware: Steals sensitive data & threatens to publish it.
  • Wipers: threaten to destroy data if victim does not pay the ransom.
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  • Ransomware
  • Leakware
  • Crypto
  • Phishing

Giant Radio Sources

Indian astronomers discovered 34 new Giant Radio Sources using Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT).

  • Located near Pune, GMRT is operated by National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) and consists of 30 fully steerable gigantic parabolic dishes for research using metre-wavelengths range of radio spectrum.

Giant Radio Sources (GRSs)

  • GRSs are among the largest objects in the universe and at the heart of GRSs lies a supermassive black hole.
  • Serving as central engine, black hole pulls in surrounding matter, creating jets of hot plasma, and producing massive lobes of radio emissions
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  • Telescope
  • Giant Radio Sources

Woody encroachment

 A study reported the impact of woody encroachment on open ecosystems. 

  • Woody encroachment is the increase of tree and shrub cover and it is widespread across most ecosystems.
    • It entails the conversion of open habitats to habitats with greater tree cover and/or shrub density. 
    • It results in homogenisation of an ecosystem, meaning a diverse, multi-layered ecosystem turns into a uniform layer of woody plants.
  • Woody encroachment in open ecosystems like savannahs and grasslands has reduced number of native grassland birds.
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  • Biodiversity
  • Woody Encroachment

World Trade Statistical Review (WTSR) 2023

About World Trade Statistical Review (WTSR) 2023

  • It is the WTO’s flagship statistical publication.
  • WTSR 2023 looks into the latest developments in world trade, featuring key data on global trade in merchandise and commercial services.
  • Key highlights:
    • India retains 8th position in global agriculture exports in 2023
    • India ranked 18th in merchandise exports and 7th in services exports.
    • China, USA and Germany  remained the top three merchandise exporters in 2022.
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  • WTO REPORT
  • Trade Statistical Review

Bent-toed geckos

Scientists discover six new lineages of bent-toed geckos from the Northeast

About Bent-toed geckos

  • They have been discovered from Arunachal Pradesh (Namdapha and Kamlang Tiger Reserves), Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram (Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary)
  • Behaviour: Nocturnal species
  • Habitats: Found along forest streams, rocks and vegetation in multiple locations.
  • Each Northeastern state has its own endemic bent-tod gecko 
    • 30 species of the group found  in the northeast itself
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  • Bent-toed geckos
  • Biodiversity in North east

Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) (Domestic)

  • States can purchase rice from Food Corporation of India (FCI) under the OMSS Domestic without participating in the e-auction from August 1, 2024.
    • It aims to reduce the huge surplus of stocks prior to the commencement of the new procurement season.
  • OMSS - Domestic refers to offering of food grains (wheat & rice) in the open market at prices, fixed by the Ministry of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution through e-auction.
    • It aims to control the price in the market with the aim to curb inflation.
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  • Food Corporation of India
  • Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) (Domestic)
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