Source: The post is based on the article “UN population report explained: A look at the trends, projections and implication” published in Indian Express on 12th July 2022. What is the News? The United Nations(UN) has released the World Population Prospects(WPP) Report 2022. What is the World Population Prospects(WPP) Report? Published by: Population Division of… Continue reading World Population Prospects(WPP) Report: UN population report explained: A look at the trends, projections and implication
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Oncolytic Virotherapy(OV): ‘Next-gen’ cancer therapy can kill tumours without harming healthy cells
Source: The post is based on the article “’Next-gen’ cancer therapy can kill tumours without harming healthy cells” published in Economic Times on 7th July 2022. What is the News? Researchers in the US have developed a novel strategy in Oncolytic Virotherapy(OV) to improve a cancer therapy that can kill tumour cells while leaving nearby… Continue reading Oncolytic Virotherapy(OV): ‘Next-gen’ cancer therapy can kill tumours without harming healthy cells
Service Charge: The new guidelines to prevent unfair trade practices
Source: The post is based on the article “The new guidelines to prevent unfair trade practices” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is CCPA?3 What is Service Charge?4 What do the CCPA’s guidelines on service charges say?5 What is the redressal mechanism for consumers? What is the… Continue reading Service Charge: The new guidelines to prevent unfair trade practices
Ghana reports first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease
Source: The post is based on the article “Ghana reports first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease” published in Down To Earth on 11th July 2022. What is the News? Ghana has reported its first-ever suspected cases of Marburg Virus Disease. What is Marburg Virus Disease? Marburg virus disease(MVD) is a severe disease in humans… Continue reading Ghana reports first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease
Explained: What is a derecho, a storm that turned the sky green in the US?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is a derecho, a storm that turned the sky green in the US?” published in The Economic Times on 9th July 2022. What is the News? States in the US were hit by a storm system called a Derecho storm. As the storm hit these… Continue reading Explained: What is a derecho, a storm that turned the sky green in the US?
Explained: What is ARYABHAT-1, Developed-In-India chipsets that help AI apps run better and faster
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is ARYABHAT-1, Developed-In-India chipsets that help AI apps run better and faster” published in Firstpost on 7th July 2022 What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science or IISc have developed an analogue chipset called ARYABHAT-1. What is ARYABHAT-1? Full-Form: ARYABHAT-1 stands… Continue reading Explained: What is ARYABHAT-1, Developed-In-India chipsets that help AI apps run better and faster
Ministry of Women and Child Development issues Guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Women and Child Development issues Guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme” published in PIB on 7th July 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has issued Guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme. What is Mission Vatsalya? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Women and… Continue reading Ministry of Women and Child Development issues Guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme
Regulation of medical devices: Draft Bill suggests separate expert group, check on online pharmacies
Source: The post is based on the article “Regulation of medical devices: Draft Bill suggests separate expert group, check on online pharmacies” published in Indian Express on 10th July 2022 Present Status: Open for public comments. What is the News? The Union Health Ministry has released the new draft ‘Drug, Medical Devices, and Cosmetics Bill-2022’.… Continue reading Regulation of medical devices: Draft Bill suggests separate expert group, check on online pharmacies
Union Minister inaugurates India’s first ever Animal Health Summit
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister inaugurates India’s first ever Animal Health Summit” published in PIB on 9th July 2022 What is the News? Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has inaugurated the first India Animal Health Summit 2022. What is the India Animal Health Summit 2022? Organized by:… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates India’s first ever Animal Health Summit
Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant
Source: The post is based on the article “Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant” published in PIB on 10th July 2022 What is the News? India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC-1), INS Vikrant has successfully completed the fourth and final phase of sea trials. What is INS Vikrant? INS Vikrant is India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier(IAC-1). Designed… Continue reading Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant
