Source- This post is based on the article “APEC summit | APEC leaders conclude 30th meeting with Golden Gate Declaration” published in “Wion” on 18 November 2023. Why in the News? The 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit 2023, held in San Francisco, United States, concluded with the adoption of Golden Gate Declaration. What… Continue reading Golden Gate Declaration
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Generic drugs made available for Rare Diseases
Source– This post is based on the article “Generic drugs for 4 Rare diseases made available in India” published in “The Hindu” on 24 November 2023. Why in the News? The Union Health ministry has made available generic drugs for rare diseases for the first time. Presently, they are made available for four rare diseases Tyrosinemia-Type… Continue reading Generic drugs made available for Rare Diseases
Centre exempts CERT-In from purview of RTI Act
Source- This post is based on the article “Centre exempts CERT-In from purview of RTI Act” published in “The Hindu” on 24 November 2023. Why in the News? The Central government in its recent official order has exempted the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) from the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. What… Continue reading Centre exempts CERT-In from purview of RTI Act
Deed of familial association- Sushma vs Commissioner of Police judgement
Source– This post is based on the article “Same-sex couples: A judge to the rescue” published in “The Hindu” on 23 November 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to come up with a procedure for registering the deed of familial association to recognise the rights… Continue reading Deed of familial association- Sushma vs Commissioner of Police judgement
Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) Platform
Source– This post is based on the article “What is the new Investor Risk Reduction Access platform, and how it stands to benefit investors” published in “The Indian Express” on 24th November 2023. Why in the News? SEBI has launched the Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) platform, jointly developed by India’s stock exchanges. It will… Continue reading Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) Platform
Green Hydrogen Electrolyzer
Source- This post is based on the article “Finland, India discuss hydrogen electrolyzer production in India” published in “Live mint” on 23 November 2023. Why in the News? Finland and India recently discussed manufacturing green hydrogen electrolyzer in India. What is Green Hydrogen Electrolyzer? What is it? 1. A normal Hydrogen Electrolyzer is an electrochemical… Continue reading Green Hydrogen Electrolyzer
Social Audit under MGNREGS
Source– This post is based on the article “MGNREGS audit crosses 50% local bodies in just six States” published in “The Hindu” on 23 November 2023. Why in the News? Based on data from the Management Information System (MIS) on Social Audit of Union Ministry of Rural Development, it was found that only 6 states… Continue reading Social Audit under MGNREGS
Governor holds no veto power over Bills says Supreme Court
Source- This post is based on the article “Governor holds no veto power over Bills, says Supreme Court” published in “The Hindu” on 23 November 2023. Why in the News? The Supreme Court has held that a Governor, in case he withholds assent to a Bill, should return the bill to the legislature for reconsideration.… Continue reading Governor holds no veto power over Bills says Supreme Court
International Space Station turns 25
Source- This post is based on the article “International Space Station turns 25! Know all about this groundbreaking initiative” published in “The Financial Express” on 20 November 2023. Why in the News? The International Space Station has completed 25 years of its journey since the first module launched into orbit in 1998. What is the… Continue reading International Space Station turns 25
Operation Karuna
Source– This post is based on the article “India launches ‘Operation Karuna’ to assist cyclone-hit Myanmar” published in “The Hindu” on 18th May 2023. Why in the News? India launched ‘Operation Karuna’ to assist Myanmar which has been devastated by Cyclone Mocha. What is Operation Karuna? 1. India has launched “Operation Karuna” to provide humanitarian… Continue reading Operation Karuna