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Today's Headlines - 30 October 2024

Aadhaar cannot be used as proof of Age

GS Paper - II

The Supreme Court on 24 October 2024 held that Aadhaar cards cannot be used as proof of age, given that other official documents such as the School Leaving Certificate serve the purpose. The ruling has raised questions on the purpose of Aadhaar, which has been described as a “universal identity infrastructure” by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), tasked with issuing Aadhaar numbers.

The Hibox ‘investment’ scam

GS Paper - III

A large number of Indians are estimated to have lost a cumulative Rs 1,000 crore after being cheated in the so-called Hibox application scam, in which they were offered high interest on their “investments”. The app was promoted by popular influencers on social media and YouTube, some of whom have been summoned by investigators.

Tardigrade resists high levels of radiation

GS Paper - III

A team of researchers has identified the genetic mechanisms that help a newly discovered species of tardigrades (Hypsibius henanensis) withstand high levels of radiation. The species comprises thousands of genes, which become more active when exposed to radiation. They protect the microscopic animals’ DNA from damage and repair breaks, according to the scientists.

New leader of Hezbollah

GS Paper - II

Lebanon-based militant organisation Hezbollah announced Deputy Secretary General Naim Qassem will be its new head on 29 October 2024, a little over a month after former head Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli airstrikes.

 

 

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