According to a research paper, rivers worldwide are polluted with antibiotics that exceed environmental safety thresholds by up to 300 times. The research paper was presented at a recent a meeting of environmental toxicologists in Helsinki. According to the paper, at a number of locations, concentrations of the drugs which are used to fight off… Continue reading ‘World’s rivers loaded with antibiotics waste’
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Burnout a medical condition, says WHO
The World Health Organization has for the first time recognised “burn-out” in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD). The term “burnout” was coined in the 1970s by the American psychologist Herbert Freudenberger. According to the WHO, “burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” Further, the… Continue reading Burnout a medical condition, says WHO
New version of Akash missile test-fired successfully
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test fired the Akash-MK-1S surface to air defence missile system. This is a new version of the missile fitted with an indigenous seeker. The Akash missile is a medium range Surface-to-air missile with multi-target engagement capability. It has the capability to neutralise aerial targets such as… Continue reading New version of Akash missile test-fired successfully
Must Read News Articles – May 28th, 2019
Archives GS-2 BIMSTEC heads invited to PM’s swearing-in India has invited several heads of state, including those from the Bay of Bengal community (BIMSTEC) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony on May 30. India among countries where women face most violence by partner Global estimates published by the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 28th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 27, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here ICMR head Balram Bhargava wins Dr. Lee Jong-wook Prize for Public Health Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) Professor Balram Bhargava has been awarded the 2019 Dr Lee Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health at the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva. He bagged the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 27, 2019
ICMR head Balram Bhargava wins Dr. Lee Jong-wook Prize for Public Health
Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) Professor Balram Bhargava has been awarded the 2019 Dr Lee Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health at the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva. He bagged the award for his achievements as a clinician, innovator, researcher and trainer. The Dr Lee Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health was established in… Continue reading ICMR head Balram Bhargava wins Dr. Lee Jong-wook Prize for Public Health
NIMHANS battery can assess disabilities: govt.
The Central Government has told the Delhi High Court that learning disabilities can be diagnosed by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) battery.It is a tool which ascertains the degree of the disability. This submission was made while hearing a plea by a petitioner who claimed that there is no method… Continue reading NIMHANS battery can assess disabilities: govt.
Narendra Modi to be sworn in as Prime Minister for second term on May 30
Exercising powers vested in him under Article 75 (1) of the Constitution of India,the President of India has appointed Narendra Modi to the office of Prime Minister of India. According to Article 75 of the Indian Constitution,the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President… Continue reading Narendra Modi to be sworn in as Prime Minister for second term on May 30
Govt has to take concrete steps to transform forces
According to defence experts,the newly elected government should take steps on reforms required in the defence arena to overhaul the country’s entire defence establishment. The government needs to (a)right-size the 15-lakh strong armed forces (b)formulate a coherent national security strategy to boost the private sector’s role in arms production and (c)plugging critical operational military gaps… Continue reading Govt has to take concrete steps to transform forces
Could only request, not demand PM for SCS to Andhra, says Jagan Reddy
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-designate has met Prime Minister to raise the unfulfilled demand of the Special Category Status (SCS) for the state. Andhra Pradesh has said that following the bifurcation of A.P,Andhra lost a large volume of its revenue due to Hyderabad remaining the capital of Telangana.Further,oral submission by the then PM in 2014 has… Continue reading Could only request, not demand PM for SCS to Andhra, says Jagan Reddy
