Source: TOI What is the News? The Government of India is in discussions with the pharma and medical devices industry to create a “National Stockpile of Life Saving Drugs and Vital Equipment” to combat the third Covid wave. What is the current system of Life Saving Drugs Storage? Currently, the government is undertaking only a… Continue reading Govt Plans national stockpile of life-saving drugs
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Focused on Pakistan rather than China, India in Tier 3 as cyber power: Report
What is the News? International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), a think tank, has released a report titled “Cyber Capabilities and National Power: A Net Assessment”. About the Report: The report assesses the cyber capabilities of 15 countries and how they contribute to national power. Parameters: The report measured each country’s capabilities in seven categories; Strategy and doctrine, Governance, command and… Continue reading Focused on Pakistan rather than China, India in Tier 3 as cyber power: Report
Discovery of ‘Dragon Man’ skull may add new species to human family tree
Source: TOI What is the News? Chinese researchers have unveiled an ancient skull that could belong to a completely new species of human. About the New Species of Human: The researchers have named the new species Homo longi. It has been nicknamed “Dragon Man” for the Dragon River region of northeast China where the skull was found. When was it discovered? The skull… Continue reading Discovery of ‘Dragon Man’ skull may add new species to human family tree
Saved by our women
Synopsis: Article talks about various female right activists that are constantly working for the rights of weaker and under-privileged sections of the society. We take up the pre-independence female right activists mentioned in the article, like Muktabai Salve, Tarabai Shinde, Savitribai Phule, Jyotiba Phule etc. Savitribai Phule Read this Jyotiba Phule Read this. Muktabai Salve Mukta Salve was one of the first Dalits to… Continue reading Saved by our women
CCI probe into Google: What are the allegations?
What is the News? The Competition Commission of India(CCI) has ordered an investigation into the conduct of Google in the smart TV segment over allegations that the company’s agreements with smart TV manufacturers restricted the development and usage of alternate versions of Android. What are the alleged violations of the Competition Act by Google? According… Continue reading CCI probe into Google: What are the allegations?
“Health infrastructure” has increased 45-fold during the pandemic: Centre
What is the News? The Government of India has informed the Supreme Court about the status of India’s Healthcare infrastructure to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. India’s Healthcare Infrastructure Status: India’s Health Infrastructure has increased up to 45-fold to tackle the successive waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. The total cumulative vaccine coverage was 27.23 crore doses… Continue reading “Health infrastructure” has increased 45-fold during the pandemic: Centre
Global Assessment Report (GAR) on Drought 2021
What is the News? The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction(UNDRR) has released a report titled “Global Assessment Report (GAR) on Drought 2021”. About Global Assessment Report (GAR) on Drought 2021: The report explores the systemic nature of drought and its impacts on the achievement of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the SDGs, and… Continue reading Global Assessment Report (GAR) on Drought 2021
Govt released Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules,2021
What is the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(I&B) has issued the Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021. About Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules,2021: The rules amend the Cable Television Network Rules,1994 with the aim to establish a statutory mechanism for citizens to raise grievances with respect to broadcasted content. Key Features of the… Continue reading Govt released Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules,2021
Illegal sale of “HT Bt cotton” seeds doubles in a year
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Bt Cotton:3 How is Bt Cotton produced?4 About HT Bt Cotton Variant:5 Government of India’s Response on illegal cultivation of HT Bt Cotton: What is the News? The illegal cultivation of (Herbicide Tolerant) HT Bt cotton has seen a significant increase in recent years. Similarly, the sale of HT… Continue reading Illegal sale of “HT Bt cotton” seeds doubles in a year
India starts exporting GI-certified “Jalgaon banana” to Dubai
What is the News? In a major boost to India’s exports of Geographical Indications(GI) certified agricultural produce, a consignment of fibre and mineral-rich ‘Jalgaon Banana’ has been shipped to Dubai. About Jalgaon Banana: Jalgaon is known as the ‘banana hub’ of Maharashtra. It accounts for about 50% of the State’s banana plantation. In 2016, the… Continue reading India starts exporting GI-certified “Jalgaon banana” to Dubai
