Proton beam therapy out of reach for many with cancer

Source: The post is based on the article “Proton beam therapy out of reach for many with cancer” published in The Hindu on 29th February 2023 What is the News? Cancer patients in India face twin challenges when it comes to accessing proton beam therapy (PBT): insufficient number of facilities offering the treatment and cost… Continue reading Proton beam therapy out of reach for many with cancer

5 yrs after Punchhi panel work ‘completed’, Centre set to invite state views again

Source: The post is based on the article “5 yrs after Punchhi panel work ‘completed’, Centre set to invite state views again” published in The Hindu on 29th February 2023 What is the News? The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to start the process of seeking the states comments on Punchhi Commission… Continue reading 5 yrs after Punchhi panel work ‘completed’, Centre set to invite state views again

1,300 ­year ­old Buddhist stupa found in Odisha’s Jajpur

Source: The post is based on the article “‘1,300 ­year ­old Buddhist stupa found in Odisha’s Jajpur” published in The Hindu on 28th February 2023 What is the News? ​​The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has stumbled upon a 1,300­ year­ old stupa right in the middle of a mining site in Odisha’s Jajpur district. The… Continue reading 1,300 ­year ­old Buddhist stupa found in Odisha’s Jajpur

‘Organ on a chip’: The new lab setup scientists are using instead of animals to test new drugs

Source: The post is based on the article “‘Organ on a chip’: The new lab setup scientists are using instead of animals to test new drugs” published in The Hindu on 28th February 2023 What is the News? US has approved the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act 2.0.The act gives go ahead to… Continue reading ‘Organ on a chip’: The new lab setup scientists are using instead of animals to test new drugs

PM Modi inaugurated Shivamogga airport in Karnataka today. All you need to know about the greenfield airport

Source: The post is based on the article “PM Modi inaugurated Shivamogga airport in Karnataka today. All you need to know about the greenfield airport” published in Livemint on 28th February 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated Shivamogga airport in Karnataka. About Shivamogga Airport: Shivamogga airport is a greenfield domestic airport.It… Continue reading PM Modi inaugurated Shivamogga airport in Karnataka today. All you need to know about the greenfield airport

Why did Putin suspend Russia’s participation in New START?

Source: The post is based on the article “Why did Putin suspend Russia’s participation in New START?” published in The Hindu on 28th February 2023 What is the News? The Russian President has announced that Russia is suspending its participation in the New START treaty, the only remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United… Continue reading Why did Putin suspend Russia’s participation in New START?

Why onion prices have crashed in Lasalgaon wholesale market

Source: The post is based on the article “Why onion prices have crashed in Lasalgaon wholesale market” published in Indian Express on 28th February 2023 What is the News? Farmers forced the suspension of trading at Lasalgaon, India’s largest wholesale market for onions located in Maharashtra’s Nashik district following a crash in onion prices. When… Continue reading Why onion prices have crashed in Lasalgaon wholesale market

NeGD organizes its 34th CISO Deep Dive Training Programme under MeitY’s initiative Cyber Surakshit Bharat

Source: The post is based on the article “NeGD organizes its 34th CISO Deep Dive Training Programme under MeitY’s initiative Cyber Surakshit Bharat” published in PIB on 28th February 2023 What is the News? National e-Governance Division(NeGD) has organized the 34th CISO Deep-Dive training programme under Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative. What is the  Deep-Dive Training… Continue reading NeGD organizes its 34th CISO Deep Dive Training Programme under MeitY’s initiative Cyber Surakshit Bharat

Prime Minister transfers Rs. 16,800 crore towards PM Kisan Samman Nidhi

Source: The post is based on the article “Prime Minister transfers Rs. 16,800 crore towards PM Kisan Samman Nidhi” published in PIB on 28th February 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has transferred the 13th installment of about Rs 16,800 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme through Direct Benefit… Continue reading Prime Minister transfers Rs. 16,800 crore towards PM Kisan Samman Nidhi

India tops list of global internet shut-offs: Report

Source: The post is based on the article “India tops list of global internet shut-offs: Report” published in Indian Express on 28th February 2023 What is the News? Access Now and the KeepItOn coalition has released a report titled “Weapons of control, shields of impunity: Internet shutdowns in 2022”. What are the key findings of… Continue reading India tops list of global internet shut-offs: Report

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