Vaccine-derived poliovirus

Source- This post on Vaccine-derived poliovirus has been created based on the article “Centre says Meghalaya polio case is vaccine-derived” published in “The Hindu” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, a two-year-old child from Tikrikilla in Meghalaya has been confirmed to be suffering from vaccine-derived polio. About Vaccine-Derived Polio Virus 1. Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus… Continue reading Vaccine-derived poliovirus

Justice Hema Committee Report

Source- This post on Justice Hema Committee Report has been created based on the article “What Justice Hema Committee report says, why its release was delayed” published in “The Indian Express” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? The Kerala government has recently released the Justice Hema Committee report. The report’s release was postponed for… Continue reading Justice Hema Committee Report

Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) 

Source- This post on Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)  has been created based on the article “CAS arbitrator calls Vinesh’s axing draconian, but sticks to rules” published in “Hindustan times” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) recently upheld the decision to disqualify Vinesh Phogat from the… Continue reading Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) 

DRIPS Portal

Source- This post on DRIPS Portal has been created based on the article “Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Khattar Launches online portal DRIPS (Disaster Resilient Infrastructure for Power Sector)” published in “PIB” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the DRIPS (Disaster Resilient Infrastructure for Power Sector) portal was launched by Ministery of Power… Continue reading DRIPS Portal

JAL VIDYUT DPR portal 

Source- This post on JAL VIDYUT DPR portal has been created based on the article “Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Launches Online Portal for Monitoring Survey and Investigation Activities of Hydro Electric Projects and Pumped Storage Projects (JAL VIDYUT DPR)” published in “PIB” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal,… Continue reading JAL VIDYUT DPR portal 

PROMPT Portal

Source- This post on PROMPT Portal has been created based on the article “Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Khattar Launches Portal for Online Monitoring Of Projects – Thermal (PROMPT)” published in “PIB” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Power and Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, launched the Portal… Continue reading PROMPT Portal

US FDA Approves First Nasal Spray for anaphylaxis

Source- This post on US FDA Approves First Nasal Spray for Severe Allergies has been created based on the article “US FDA approves first nasal spray to treat severe allergies: Here’s how it can change treatment” published in “Indian Express” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has… Continue reading US FDA Approves First Nasal Spray for anaphylaxis

India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Source- This post on India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has been created based on the article “India, Malaysia upgrade strategic partnership, discuss BRICS membership” published in “The Hindu” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim upgraded the bilateral relationship to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’. This… Continue reading India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) Mission

Source- This post on Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) Mission has been created based on the article “ Jupiter probe to stage first lunar-earth double fly-by manoeuvre” published in “The Hindu” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) is returning towards Earth on August 19-20. It will… Continue reading Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) Mission

Nipun Munition and Directorate General of Quality Assurance

Source- This post on Nipun Munition has been created based on the article “DRDO hands over Authority Holding Sealed Particulars of ‘Nipun’ munition to Directorate General of Quality Assurance” published in “PIB” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred the Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of… Continue reading Nipun Munition and Directorate General of Quality Assurance

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