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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
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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.
- Tags :
- Food Corporation of India
- Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) (Domestic)
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News Today (Aug 02, 2024)