News:After leaving the Intensive care unit(ICU), some Covid-19 patients may suffer from what is known as post-intensive care syndrome(PICS). Facts: Post-intensive care syndrome(PICS) is a collection of physical, mental and emotional symptoms that continue to persist after a patient leaves the intensive care unit(ICU). Causes: Prolonged mechanical ventilation, experienced sepsis, multiple organ failure and a… Continue reading Post-Intensive Care Syndrome(PICS)
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7 PM Editorial |How covid-19 is transforming global manufacturing| 20th April 2020
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Centre seeks to replace EIA rules, activists rise in protest
Central Government has released a draft rule which seeks to make changes in environmental approvals. The draft rules significantly dilute the process through which projects are granted environmental clearances. The existing Environment impact assessment(EIA) rules,2006 governs green clearance for all varieties of tasks such as mining, infrastructure, thermal, hydro, irrigation, and industries – across the… Continue reading Centre seeks to replace EIA rules, activists rise in protest
Amendments to EIA NOTIFICATION, 2006
News: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has made an amendment to EIA Notification 2006 to fasten availability/production of various drugs against COVID-19. Facts: All projects or activities in respect of bulk drugs and intermediates, manufactured for addressing various ailments, have been re-categorized from the existing Category ‘A’ to ‘B2’ category. Projects falling under Category… Continue reading Amendments to EIA NOTIFICATION, 2006
[Eco – 103] Part 2/3 – Inflation – Understanding WPI/CPI/PPI and more.
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Government launches the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India
News: Ministry of Culture launched National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India Facts: Aim: To raise awareness about the various intangible cultural heritage elements from different states of India at national and international level and ensure their protection. Classification: Oral traditions and expressions, including language as a vehicle of the intangible cultural heritage;… Continue reading Government launches the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India
India sets up high-level task force to develop vaccine for coronavirus
News: The government formed a high level task force to research on coronavirus and develop a vaccine. Facts: Aim: To enable COVID-19-related research by academia, industry and international community. Functions: create clinical cohorts focussing on long term follow-up of people for better understanding of the disease. collect bio-specimens which will form the basis for further… Continue reading India sets up high-level task force to develop vaccine for coronavirus
Deserted Thai beaches lure leatherback sea turtles to build most nests in 20 years
News:Thailand has found the largest number of nests of rare leatherback sea turtles in two decades on beaches Facts: Leatherback sea turtles are the largest turtles on Earth. They are named for their shell, which is leather-like rather than hard, like other turtles. Geographic Range: They are distributed across the globe with nesting sites on… Continue reading Deserted Thai beaches lure leatherback sea turtles to build most nests in 20 years
