Source: The post is based on the article “DRESS Syndrome: Painkiller Meftal can have adverse reactions; govt issues drug safety alert” published in “Business Standard” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has warned about risks linked to the painkiller Meftal. They have cautioned about possible harmful reactions with… Continue reading DRESS Syndrome: Painkiller Meftal can have adverse reactions; govt issues drug safety alert
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Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover
Source: The post is based on the article “Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover” published in “The Hindu” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have released a study on the natural vegetation cover in the Cauvery basin. What are the… Continue reading Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover
Operation Storm Makers II: Cases of human trafficking victims being forced to commit cybercrimes on the rise
Source: The post is based on the article “Operation Storm Makers II: Cases of human trafficking victims being forced to commit cybercrimes on the rise” published in “The Hindu” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? Interpol has conducted a major operation called Operation Storm Makers II. What is Operation Storm Makers II? Specifications… Continue reading Operation Storm Makers II: Cases of human trafficking victims being forced to commit cybercrimes on the rise
Lyfgenia and Casgevy: U.S FDA approves gene therapies for sickle cell disease
Source: The post is based on the article “Lyfgenia and Casgevy: U.S FDA approves gene therapies for sickle cell disease” published in “The Hindu” on 9th December 2023 Why in the News? The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a pair of gene therapies named Lyfgenia and Casgevy for the treatment of sickle… Continue reading Lyfgenia and Casgevy: U.S FDA approves gene therapies for sickle cell disease
First India Art, Architecture and Design Biennale (IAADB) 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt working to institutionalize global cultural initiatives: PM” published in “Business Standard” on 9th December 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the First Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale (IAADB) 2023 being held at Red Fort. Note: A Biennale is a large-scale art… Continue reading First India Art, Architecture and Design Biennale (IAADB) 2023
Olive Ridley Sea Turtles: Missile testing paused in Odisha to save sea turtles
Source: The post is based on the article “Missile testing paused in Odisha to save sea turtles” published in “TOI” on 9th December 2023 Why in the News? To help protect Olive Ridley sea turtles during their nesting season, Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) has decided to stop testing missiles at Wheeler Island near Odisha’s… Continue reading Olive Ridley Sea Turtles: Missile testing paused in Odisha to save sea turtles
Dodo De-extinction Project: Why scientists are planning to bring back the bird to Mauritius
Source: The post is based on the article “Dodo De-extinction Project: Why scientists are planning to bring back the bird to Mauritius” published in “Indian Express” on 9th December 2023 Why in the News? Scientists have launched an ambitious Dodo De-extinction Project to bring the dodo back to life and also re-introduce it in its… Continue reading Dodo De-extinction Project: Why scientists are planning to bring back the bird to Mauritius
Advocates Amendment Bill aims to weed out ‘touts’
Source: The post is based on the article “Advocates Amendment Bill aims to weed out ‘touts’” published in “Indian Express” on 9th December 2023 Why in the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Advocates Amendment Bill 2023 during the Winter Session. What is the Advocates Amendment Bill 2023? Aim: To amend the Advocates Act of… Continue reading Advocates Amendment Bill aims to weed out ‘touts’
UGC approves guidelines for short-term skill development courses
Source: The post is based on the article “UGC approves guidelines for short-term skill development courses” published in “The Hindu” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved draft guidelines for the “Introduction of Short-Term Skill Development Courses in Higher Educational Institutes”. Note- The guidelines have been framed in… Continue reading UGC approves guidelines for short-term skill development courses
Pompe Disease: India’s first patient of this disease passes away
Source: The post is based on the article “Pompe Disease:India’s first patient of this disease passes away” published in “Indian Express” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? Nidhi Shirol, India’s first Pompe disease patient has passed away at the age of 24 years. What is Pompe Disease? Specifications Details What is it 1)… Continue reading Pompe Disease: India’s first patient of this disease passes away
