Daily Current Affairs โ 24 August 2026
Daily Current Affairs ยท 24 August 2026
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Current Affairs 24 August 2026 โ Full Video (Hinglish)
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Polity
The โPerfect Victimโ Myth: Gender Sensitivity in Judicial Reasoning
The Bombay High Court's judgment in the Tarun Tejpal Case (2026) has revived concerns over the "perfect victim" myth
- Nils Christie's 'Ideal Victim' Theory (1986): A criminological concept outlining that society grants sympathy only to victims who fit specificโฆ
- This creates a distinction between "deserving" and "undeserving" victims
- The High Court criticized the lower court for heavily relying on the complainant's post-assault demeanor (like smiling on CCTV) rather than materialโฆ
- In 2025, former CJI B.R. Gavai described the episode as a "moment of institutional embarrassment" for the judiciary.
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- This case served as the direct catalyst for the formulation of the Vishakha Guidelines and the subsequent enactment of the Sexual Harassment of Womenโฆ
- Cases like the Jindal Global Law School gang-rape (2017) highlight how lower courts sometimes focus on a survivor's alleged "promiscuous attitude,"โฆ
- It explicitly cautioned judges against drawing adverse conclusions from delayed FIRs
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Polity
Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment Act, 2013
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court expressed concerns about the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) (PoSH) Act, 2013.
- The court emphasized the serious lapses and uncertainties surrounding the Act, leading to many working women feeling compelled to leave their jobs.
- Concern: There were serious lapses and uncertainties in the implementation of the PoSH Act
- If the working environment remains hostile, insensitive, and unresponsive, the Act will remain a mere formality
- There is a need to undertake a time-bound exercise to verify whether relevant bodies have constituted ICCs
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- About: The POSH Act is a legislation enacted by the Government of India in 2013 to address the issue of sexual harassment faced by women in theโฆ
- These guidelines formed the basis for the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
- The SC also drew its strength from several provisions of the Constitution including Article 15 (against discrimination on grounds only of religion
- Prevention and Prohibition: The Act places a legal obligation on employers to prevent and prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace.
- Internal Complaints Committee (ICC): Employers are required to constitute an ICC at each workplace with 10 or more employees to receive and addressโฆ
- Domestic workers should be included within the purview of the PoSH Act.
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Polity
Supreme Courtโs New Handbook on Gender Sensitivity
The Supreme Court of India released a new report titled 'Judgments and Gender: Sensitivity and Compassion in Writing Judgments'.
- The 2026 report builds upon the Supreme Court's 2023 Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes
- Evolution of Gender Jurisprudence in India: The report traces the evolution of gender-sensitive judicial jurisprudence
- Rule Against Stereotyping: Building on Aparna Bhat v
- It also recommends inclusive terminology for LGBTQIA+ persons
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- Victim and Witness Protection: Strengthen the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018, upheld in Mahender Chawla v
- In-Camera Trials: Conduct rape and POCSO-related trials in-camera under Section 366(2) of the BNSS, 2023.
- Child-Sensitive Procedures: Use video-link/screen-based testimony (Sakshi v
- "Witness as Guest" Approach: Treat witnesses with dignity and respect
- Pre-Trial Counselling: Provide appropriate counselling to reduce anxiety and prevent secondary victimisation.
- Constitutional: Advances Article 21 (dignity, fair trial) and Articles 14 & 15 (substantive equality), and aligns with India's obligations underโฆ
3. What is the significance of the Witness Protection Scheme
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S&T
Generative AI in Synthetic Biology
Researchers from Stanford University and the Arc Institute used generative AI models (Evo 1 and Evo 2) to design complete, functional genomes of bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria).
- Out of 285 AI-designed genomes physically synthesised and tested in a laboratory, 16 successfully produced viable phages capable of infecting E
- This marks a paradigm shift where artificial intelligence is moving beyond analyzing biological data to generating functional biological designs.
- X174 is particularly significant as it became the first complete DNA genome to be sequenced in 1977.
- Bacteriophages have gained renewed importance as a potential tool against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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- However, their therapeutic application is constrained by their high specificity, as a phage effective against one bacterial strain may not workโฆ
- Definition: Generative biology is the intersection of artificial intelligence and synthetic biology where machine learning models (such as biologicalโฆ
- The Genomic Evolution: Reading (1970s): Sequencing natural genomes (e.g., phi X 174 (or X174) bacteriophage in 1977).
- Writing (2000s): Chemically synthesising known sequences into physical DNA.
- Modifying (2010s): Gain-of-function and targeted gene edits.
- Designing (Present): AI models independently proposing coherent genetic blueprints for specific biological functions.
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S&T
AI-designed Proteins to Generate Immune Cells
Harvard scientists have used AI-designed proteins to generate large numbers of immune cells, boosting immunity against diseases like cancer and viral infections.
- They engineered a synthetic activator for the Notch signalling pathway, which is crucial for transforming immune progenitors into T cells.
- Notch signalling helps maintain tissue balance and stability in the body.
- Progenitor cells are intermediate cells between stem cells and mature cells that divide and differentiate into specific cell types
- Mechanism: Using AI-based protein design techniques
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- Enabled large-scale T cell production in lab bioreactors, aiding CAR-T therapies.
- In animal trials, these proteins enhanced T cell response and promoted long-lasting Memory T cells, boosting vaccine efficacy.
- Potential for future therapies, targeted protein designs could connect T cells to cancer cells, enhance anti-tumor immunity, and counterโฆ
- T cells are a type of white blood cell (WBC) essential to the immune system, responsible for identifying and responding to pathogens.
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History
Genome Sequencing
Recently, a report published in the journal Nature revealed that a team of archaeologists and scientists from Germany, Mexico, Spain, the U.K.
- About: Genome sequencing is a process of determining the complete DNA sequence of an organism's genome
- Gene editing, also known as genome editing, is a technology that allows for the precise modification of the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of anโฆ
- It involves the use of specialised tools to add, remove, or alter specific DNA sequences within a genome.
- Methods: CRISPR-Cas9 (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats): It is the most widely used and versatile gene editing tool.
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- It uses a guide RNA (gRNA) to direct the Cas9 enzyme to the target DNA sequence, where it can make a double-strand break
- ZFNs are composed of a DNA-binding domain (zinc finger proteins) and a DNA-cleaving domain (FokI endonuclease).
- The zinc finger proteins are designed to recognize and bind to specific DNA sequences, and the FokI domain then cleaves the DNA
- Methods of Genome Sequencing: Clone-by-Clone Approach: In this approach
- Finally, the individual sequenced pieces are assembled using the overlapping regions to reconstruct the complete sequence of the entire clone.
- This method involves randomly fragmenting the entire genome into small pieces
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History
RNA Editing
Recently, Wave Life Sciences, a biotechnology company in the US, became the first company to treat a genetic condition by editing Ribonucleic acid (RNA) at the clinical level.
- About: RNA editing is the process of modifying Messenger RNA (mRNA) nucleotides
- Addition is when a nucleotide is inserted. Deletion is when one is removed while substitution refers to the replacement of one nucleotide withโฆ
- Scientists pair ADAR's effects with a guide RNA (or gRNA) that guides ADAR to a specific part of the mRNA, where the ADAR does the designated job.
- RNA editing shows promise for treating Huntington's disease
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- Challenges persist due to its temporary nature requiring repeated treatments
- Definition and Structure: RNA is a nucleic acid present in all living cells. It is structurally similar to DNA but typically single-stranded.
- Its backbone consists of alternating phosphate groups and ribose sugars, with bases adenine (A), uracil (U), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).
- Messenger RNA (mRNA): Carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes for protein synthesis.
- Ribosomal RNA (rRNA): Forms the core of the ribosome's structure and catalyses protein synthesis.
- Transfer RNA (tRNA): Transfers amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis.
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History
CRISPR Technology for Climate-Resilient Crops
Scientists from the Bose Institute, under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have developed a novel CR-9ISPR-dCas9-based molecular tool that enhances plant resistance to heat stress and pathogen attacks.
- CRISPR-dCas9: It is a modified version of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool
- This makes it useful for safely controlling when certain genes
- CRISPR-dCas9 helps plants respond only when under stress using a transmembrane (TM) domain from a tomato protein (NACMTF3) to keep a modified protein
- During stress (like heat or pathogen attack), the TM domain releases dCas9, which then enters the nucleus and activates specific defense genes
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Economy
Biological Weapons Convention and Bioterrorism
At the 50-year commemoration of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) in New Delhi
- About: The BWC, formally titled "The Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) andโฆ
- BWC opened for signature in 1972 and entered into force in 1975 (India ratified in 1974)
- It is the first multilateral disarmament treaty banning an entire category of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).
- It prohibits development, production, acquisition, stockpiling, transfer, and use of biological and toxin weapons.
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- The BWC's Implementation Support Unit, was set up to handle administrative and coordination tasks, has no verification powers, leaving the Conventionโฆ
- No structured system to track emerging scientific and technological developments.
- These gaps weaken global confidence in the treaty and reduce collective preparedness against bioweapons.
- About: According to the INTERPOL, Bioterrorism is the deliberate release of harmful biological agents or toxins to cause disease and fear, aiming toโฆ
- High Casualty Potential: Biological agents can spread rapidly, cause mass infections, and overwhelm public health systems
- National Implementation Framework: India has proposed a comprehensive framework covering high-risk biological agents
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Economy
IndiaAI Mission
The Indian government's commitment to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technology is evident with its new budgetary allocation for the IndiaAI Mission.
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has been allocated Rs 551.75 crore in the Union Budget 2024-25 to enhance AI infrastructure
- This move aims to support domestic AI development and reduce reliance on expensive foreign hardware.
- Objective: The mission aims to establish a robust AI computing infrastructure in India to support the development and testing of AI systems
- Data centre GPUs are crucial for parallel operations
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- The procurement will provide Indian startups with essential computing power, addressing a gap in the current market.
- IndiaAI Compute Capacity: Creation of a high-end AI computing ecosystem with over 10,000 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to support AI startups andโฆ
- IndiaAI Innovation Centre: Development of indigenous Large Multimodal Models (LMMs) and foundational models for various sectors
- IndiaAI Datasets Platform: A unified platform to provide seamless access to quality non-personal datasets for startups and researchers.
- IndiaAI Application Development Initiative: Promotion of AI applications targeting problem statements from various governmental sectors
- IndiaAI FutureSkills: Expansion of AI education through undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D
AI Applications for Societal Impact: Identify key societal challenges and develop AI-driven solutions.
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