Source: The post is based on the article “Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalize” published in Economic Times on 8th May 2023 What is the News? Foreign ministers from Arab League member states have agreed to reinstate Syria’s membership after its suspension more than 10 years ago. What is the Arab League?… Continue reading Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalize
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus
Source: The post is based on the article “FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 What is the News? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first vaccine — Arexvy — for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to lower respiratory tract disease in people older… Continue reading Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus
Union Agriculture Minister inaugurates the Krishi MApper, an integrated app for Geospatial Data in Agriculture
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Agriculture Minister also inaugurates the Krishi MApper, an integrated app for Geospatial Data in Agriculture” published in PIB on 6th May 2023 What is the News? At the National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2023-24, the Union Agriculture Minister of India launched Krishi MApper. What… Continue reading Union Agriculture Minister inaugurates the Krishi MApper, an integrated app for Geospatial Data in Agriculture
Real-time, operational picture among several automation initiatives of Army
Source: The post is based on the article “Real-time, operational picture among several automation initiatives of Army” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 What is the News? The Indian Army is working on a number of key tech-driven projects that will bring in a real-time, common operating picture with information and data from… Continue reading Real-time, operational picture among several automation initiatives of Army
COVID pandemic is no longer an emergency, declares WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “COVID pandemic is no longer an emergency, declares WHO” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that Covid-19 no longer represents a global emergency status – ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern’ or ‘PHEIC’. What… Continue reading COVID pandemic is no longer an emergency, declares WHO
Govt. programme for non-communicable diseases renamed
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. programme for non-communicable diseases renamed” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to rename the programme for non-communicable diseases. About National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and… Continue reading Govt. programme for non-communicable diseases renamed
Here is all you need to know about debt-for-climate swaps
Source: The post is based on the article “Here is all you need to know about debt-for-climate swaps” published in Down To Earth on 6th May 2023 What is the News? In the past decade, Debt-for-climate swaps have grown relatively popular among low- and middle-income countries. Multilateral development banks and multilateral organizations such as the… Continue reading Here is all you need to know about debt-for-climate swaps
Urban India’s 3D digital twins are on their way to be born
Source: The post is based on the article “Urban India’s 3D digital twins are on their way to be born” published in Livemint on 6th May 2023 What is the News? India may soon join the ranks of cities and countries such as Singapore, Yingtan in China, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and US states that have… Continue reading Urban India’s 3D digital twins are on their way to be born
India, Russia said to suspend talks to settle trade in rupees
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Russia said to suspend talks to settle trade in rupees” published in The Hindu on 5th May 2023 What is the News? India and Russia have halted efforts to settle bilateral trade in rupees after months of negotiations failed to convince Russia to keep rupees in… Continue reading India, Russia said to suspend talks to settle trade in rupees
New way to track particles in soft colloids using optical tweezers can be applied in targeted drug delivery
Source: The post is based on the article “New way to track particles in soft colloids using optical tweezers can be applied in targeted drug delivery” published in PIB on 5th May 2023 What is the News? Scientists have found a way to track minute clay particle movements within soft clay colloids using Optical Tweezers.… Continue reading New way to track particles in soft colloids using optical tweezers can be applied in targeted drug delivery
