Despite availability of funds, patients with rare Fabry Disease yet to be given treatment, says support society

Source: The post is based on the article “Despite availability of funds, patients with rare Fabry Disease yet to be given treatment, says support society” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023 What is the News? Lysosomal Storage Disorders Support Society has sought the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s immediate intervention for… Continue reading Despite availability of funds, patients with rare Fabry Disease yet to be given treatment, says support society

Dima Hasao insurgent group signs peace pact with Assam, Centre

Source: The post is based on the article “Dima Hasao insurgent group signs peace pact with Assam, Centre” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023 What is the News? Dimasa National Liberation Army(DNLA) has signed a peace agreement with the Assam Government and the Centre. What is Dimasa National Liberation Army(DNLA)? Dimasa National Liberation… Continue reading Dima Hasao insurgent group signs peace pact with Assam, Centre

“Future of Jobs” Report: India to witness less job churn in the next five years: WEF report

Source: The post is based on the article “India to witness less job churn in the next five years: WEF report” published in Business Standard on 1st May 2023 What is the News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the “Future of Jobs” Report. The report maps the jobs and skills in the coming years… Continue reading “Future of Jobs” Report: India to witness less job churn in the next five years: WEF report

G7 nations agree on ‘risk-based’ artificial intelligence regulation

Source: The post is based on the article “G7 nations agree on ‘risk-based’ artificial intelligence regulation” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is G7?3 What are the key highlights from the G7 Digital and Tech Ministers meeting?4 What are the concerns with AI-based chatbot platforms like ChatGPT?… Continue reading G7 nations agree on ‘risk-based’ artificial intelligence regulation

Bihan Mela: A seed festival aims to help tribal Kondh farmers in Odisha return to their agricultural traditions

Source: The post is based on the article “Bihan Mela: A seed festival aims to help tribal Kondh farmers in Odisha return to their agricultural traditions” published in Down To Earth on 1st May 2023 What is the News? The members of the Kondh tribe in Odisha have added one more event to their calendar… Continue reading Bihan Mela: A seed festival aims to help tribal Kondh farmers in Odisha return to their agricultural traditions

Government mulls unified airport security akin to Transportation Security Administration in U.S.

Source: The post is based on the article “Government mulls unified airport security akin to Transportation Security Administration in U.S.” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Transportation Security Administration(TSA)?3 Why is there a need for a unified security force for all airports in India?4 What… Continue reading Government mulls unified airport security akin to Transportation Security Administration in U.S.

Register FIRs against hate speech even in absence of complaints, Supreme Court directs States

Source: The post is based on the article “Register FIRs against hate speech even in absence of complaints, Supreme Court directs States” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed all States to suo motu register FIRs on hate speech incidents and proceed against offenders without… Continue reading Register FIRs against hate speech even in absence of complaints, Supreme Court directs States

Govt. moots star rating system for water taps, sanitary fixtures

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. moots star rating system for water taps, sanitary fixtures” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is in the process of bringing in a star rating system for water fixtures similar to the ratings of electrical appliances. About… Continue reading Govt. moots star rating system for water taps, sanitary fixtures

Bluewashing: Report flags how corporates have wormed their way into global food governance

Source: The post is based on the article “Bluewashing: Report flags how corporates have wormed their way into global food governance” published in Down To Earth on 28th April 2023 What is the News? The International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems has released a report titled “Who’s tipping the scales”. The report has… Continue reading Bluewashing: Report flags how corporates have wormed their way into global food governance

Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery: 100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting

Source: The post is based on the article “100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting” published in TOI on 27th April 2023 What is the News? More than 100 delegates from 30 countries as part of the pre-G20 meeting have visited the Hemis and Thiksey monasteries. What is Hemis Monastery? Hemis Monastery is… Continue reading Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery: 100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting

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