UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: TH Context: A new study reveals that Wolbachia bacteria have manipulated the evolution of Encarsia formosa wasps to eliminate males entirely. The bacteria, found in insect cells and transmitted only by females, manipulate their hosts to produce more female offspring. Researchers discovered that in the wild, formosa wasps rarely produce males, but when treated …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Consanguinity, the practice of marrying close relatives, is a widespread tradition still practised in many human societies, particularly in Asia and West Africa. Key points regarding consanguinity and genetic diseases: Prevalence: An estimated 15-20% of the world’s population practices consanguinity, with India having numerous endogamous …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LIVESCIENCE Context: For the first time, scientists have successfully sequenced the Y chromosome, providing insights that could impact the understanding of male infertility and various health issues. Significance: Y chromosome sequence will aid the study of conditions and disorders linked to this chromosome, including male infertility. Significance for …
