Sepsis: Researchers find how hydrocortisone improve treatment of septic shock

Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers find how hydrocortisone improve treatment of septic shock” published in The Print on 24th May 2023 What is the News? An international team of researchers studied the role of hydrocortisone in the management of adult patients with septic shock. They found that while hydrocortisone had a… Continue reading Sepsis: Researchers find how hydrocortisone improve treatment of septic shock

What is the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism?” published in The Hindu on 24th May 2023 What is the News? The co-legislators at the European Commission signed the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). What is Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)? CBAM has been described as a landmark… Continue reading What is the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism?

India gives Bangladesh key rail infra

Source: The post is based on the article “India gives Bangladesh key rail infra” published in The Hindu on 24th May 2023 What is the News? India has handed over 20 Broad Gauge (BG) locomotives to neighbouring Bangladesh. In 2020, India provided 10 locomotives to Bangladesh as a grant. These locomotives are performing well and… Continue reading India gives Bangladesh key rail infra

The Telangana- A.P. water dispute

Source: The post is based on the article “The Telangana- A.P. water dispute” published in The Hindu on 24th May 2023 What is the News? The dispute over the water share of the Krishna river between Andhra Pradesh(A.P) and Telangana remains unresolved, even nine years after the bifurcation of the combined State. What is the… Continue reading The Telangana- A.P. water dispute

De-risking, not decoupling: What’s this G7 strategy against China?

Source: The post is based on the article “De-risking, not decoupling: What’s this G7 strategy against China?” published in Indian Express on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? G7 countries have said that they would build economic resilience for themselves, based on a strategy of diversifying and deepening partnerships and de-risking but not decoupling.… Continue reading De-risking, not decoupling: What’s this G7 strategy against China?

Electronic Cigarettes Act,2019: Centre seeks stricter implementation of ban on e-cigarettes

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre seeks stricter implementation of ban on e-cigarettes” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? The Union Health Ministry has issued a public notice for stricter implementation of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and… Continue reading Electronic Cigarettes Act,2019: Centre seeks stricter implementation of ban on e-cigarettes

Education Ministry holds meet on PARAKH aimed at unifying 60 school Boards

Source: The post is based on the article “Education Ministry holds meet on PARAKH aimed at unifying 60 school Boards” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Education and PARAKH (The National Assessment Centre) has organized the 1st National level workshop on assessment with States and UTs.… Continue reading Education Ministry holds meet on PARAKH aimed at unifying 60 school Boards

Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study

Source: The post is based on the article “Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study” published in Down To Earth on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? According to a study, only 13% of methane emissions are covered by global methane mitigation policies. What is Methane? Click Here to read… Continue reading Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study

The bitter truth about artificial sweeteners

Source: The post is based on the article “The bitter truth about artificial sweeteners ” published in Livemint on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? Artificial sweeteners have emerged as the go-to substitute for Indians who want to indulge their sweet tooth in a ‘healthy’ way.  However, the World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned… Continue reading The bitter truth about artificial sweeteners

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