What is the News? In India, the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) has been launched to help mothers identify “breastfeeding-friendly” hospitals before they give birth. Background The Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) was launched by WHO and UNICEF in 1991, following the Innocenti Declaration of 1990. The initiative is a global effort to implement practices that protect,… Continue reading Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: Private hospitals to be tagged for being breastfeeding-friendly
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Explained: What is Parvovirus that has affected over 2,000 dogs in Maharashtra’s Amravati city?
What is the news? Nearly 2,000 pets and stray dogs in Amravati city have been affected by canine parvovirus virus. What is Canine Parvovirus? Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that can be life-threatening in puppies and dogs. The virus impacts dogs gastrointestinal tracts and has a 90% mortality rate. Symptoms: Bloody diarrhoea,… Continue reading Explained: What is Parvovirus that has affected over 2,000 dogs in Maharashtra’s Amravati city?
Killer robots aren’t science fiction. A push to ban them is growing
What is the news? For the first time, a majority of the 125 nations that belong to an agreement called the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons said that they wanted curbs on killer robots. But they were opposed by members that are developing these weapons, most notably the United States and Russia. What is the… Continue reading Killer robots aren’t science fiction. A push to ban them is growing
Explained: India’s missile capability
What is the news? At a seminar organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Defence Minister has encouraged scientists to work towards developing hypersonic missile technology. In this context, let us look at missile capability of India: What is the history of missile technology in India? Before Independence: Several kingdoms in India… Continue reading Explained: India’s missile capability
Poshan data under wraps for ‘privacy’
What is the news? The Minister of Women and Child Development has informed that the data recorded in the Poshan (Nutrition) Tracker has not been made public in the interest of privacy of women and children. The details were provided by the Ministry to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports… Continue reading Poshan data under wraps for ‘privacy’
India and the US announce new programme supporting innovations to tackle climate & clean energy challenges
What is the News? India and the United States have launched a programme titled “Technology-based Energy Solutions: Innovations for Net Zero”. What is Technology-based Energy Solutions: Innovations for Net Zero Program? It has been launched by United States-India Science & Technology Endowment Fund (USISTEF) in partnership with Social Alpha, a non-profit organisation promoting S&T entrepreneurship.… Continue reading India and the US announce new programme supporting innovations to tackle climate & clean energy challenges
James Webb Telescope: How Webb will take us to the universe’s first galaxies
What is the News? NASA is set to launch the James Webb Telescope on 24th December 2021. What is the James Webb Telescope? James Webb Telescope is an international collaboration between NASA, European Space Agency(ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency. The telescope will complement and is considered the successor of the Hubble Space Telescope. The… Continue reading James Webb Telescope: How Webb will take us to the universe’s first galaxies
Algo trading: Sebi proposals and market concerns
What is the News? Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has proposed that all orders emanating from the Application Programming Interface(API) of stockbrokers should be treated as algorithmic trading. What is Algo Trading? And Why SEBI wants to regulate them? Read here: On Algorithmic trading/Algos: Regulate, don’t stifle Key Features of Algo Trading First, the… Continue reading Algo trading: Sebi proposals and market concerns
LogiXtics – Unified Logistics Interface Platform’s (ULIP) Hackathon launched by Centre
What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) has launched the Unified Logistics Interface Platform’s (ULIP) Hackathon named ‘LogiXtics’. What is ULIP Hackathon – LogiXtics? LogiXtics is a hackathon organized under the ULIP. The hackathon will be a competitive event where everyone is invited to showcase their strategic, coding and… Continue reading LogiXtics – Unified Logistics Interface Platform’s (ULIP) Hackathon launched by Centre
Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021: Govt brings Bill to amend wildlife law
What is the News? The Government of India has introduced in Lok Sabha the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021. What is the purpose of the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021? The Bill seeks to amend the Wildlife Protection Act,1972. It seeks to ensure that the Wildlife Protection Act,1972 complies with the requirements of the Convention on International… Continue reading Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021: Govt brings Bill to amend wildlife law
