Source- This post on Fixed-Dose Combinations (FDCs) has been created based on the article “What are combination drugs; why have 156 of them been banned?” published in “Indian Express” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? The government has banned 156 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, including popular medicines like Cheston Cold, used for colds and fever, and… Continue reading Fixed-Dose Combinations (FDCs)
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CDSCO Approves RT-PCR Testing Kits for Mpox Detection in India
Source- This post on CDSCO Approves RT-PCR Testing Kits for Mpox Detection in India has been created based on the article “CDSCO grants approval for making RT-PCR testing kits to detect Mpox in India” published in “The Hindu” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted approval to Siemens… Continue reading CDSCO Approves RT-PCR Testing Kits for Mpox Detection in India
Guru Padmasambhava
Source- This post on International Conference on the Life and Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava has been created based on the article “International Buddhist Confederation to organize a Two-day Conference at Nalanda, Bihar on the Life and Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava” published in “PIB” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? The International Buddhist Confederation, in partnership with… Continue reading Guru Padmasambhava
Polaris Dawn Mission
Source- This post on Polaris Dawn Mission has been created based on the article “SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission delayed for second time due to inclement weather” published in “Indian Express” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, SpaceX postponed the launch of its Polaris Dawn mission for the second time this week due to unfavourable… Continue reading Polaris Dawn Mission
RHUMI-1 Mission
Source- This post on RHUMI-1 Mission has been created based on the article “India launches its first reusable hybrid rocket RHUMI-1: Know all about it” published in “Business Times” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? India has successfully launched its first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI 1, on August 24, 2024. RHUMI 1 has been designed to… Continue reading RHUMI-1 Mission
National Medical Register (NMR) Portal
Source- This post on National Medical Register (NMR) Portal has been created based on the article “Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Shri J P Nadda launches National Medical Register Portal of National Medical Commission in presence of Union Ministers of State for Health & Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel and Shri Prataprao Jadhav” published in… Continue reading National Medical Register (NMR) Portal
New US-India Defense Agreements
Source- This post on New US-India Defense Agreements has been created based on the article “Explained: The two new US-India agreements, signed as part of growing defence ties” published in “Indian Express” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? India and the US have recently signed two key defense agreements during Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit… Continue reading New US-India Defense Agreements
Report on minimal Use of Plea Bargaining in India
Source- This post on Report on Minimal Use of Plea Bargaining in India has been created based on the article “Report reveals minimal use of plea bargaining in India” published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Law and Justice recently reported that, nearly two decades after its… Continue reading Report on minimal Use of Plea Bargaining in India
Unified Lending Interface (ULI)
Source- This post on Unified Lending Interface (ULI) has been created based on the article “RBI to launch Unified Lending Interface: What is it and how will it benefit borrowers” published in “Indian Express” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das recently announced ULI to build on the success of the… Continue reading Unified Lending Interface (ULI)
New India Literacy Programme (NILP)
Source- This post on New India Literacy Programme (NILP) has been created based on the article “Education Ministry defines ‘literacy’, ‘full literacy’ in push for adult literacy” published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? The Education Ministry has recently defined ‘literacy‘ and outlined what it means to achieve ‘full literacy’ in… Continue reading New India Literacy Programme (NILP)
