What is the News? On the occasion of Buddha Jayanti, India’s largest statue of the Reclining Buddha was scheduled for installation at the Buddha International Welfare Mission temple in Bodh Gaya. However, the ceremony has been postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions. Contents1 What is Reclining Buddha?2 Note:3 Origin of Depiction of Reclining Buddha:4 Statues of Reclining… Continue reading Installation of “Reclining Buddha” Statue Postponed
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“Mekedatu Project” – A Panel to investigate charges of illegal construction
What is the News? The National Green Tribunal(NGT) has formed a committee to investigate the alleged violation of norms in the construction of the Mekedatu project across the Cauvery river. The NGT has also directed the panel to submit a report on or before July 5. About Mekedatu Project: Mekedatu project is a balancing reservoir… Continue reading “Mekedatu Project” – A Panel to investigate charges of illegal construction
Centre Plans “One-Stop Centres” in Foreign Countries to Help Women
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About One Stop Centres(OSCs) in Foreign Countries:4 About One Stop Centre(OSC) Scheme: What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has decided to set up One Stop Centres (OSCs) in foreign countries. These centers will provide assistance to Indian women who are survivors of gender-based violence.… Continue reading Centre Plans “One-Stop Centres” in Foreign Countries to Help Women
“Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome(PIMS-TS):4 About the Lancet Study: What is the News? According to a study by Lancet, the symptoms of a rare paediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome(PIMS-TS) associated with SARS-CoV2 are resolved after six months. About Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome(PIMS-TS): PIMS-TS is also known as a multisystem inflammatory… Continue reading “Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome”
What is “Traceability Provision” of IT rules 2021?
What is the News? WhatsApp has approached the Delhi High Court. It is challenging the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules,2021 traceability provision of IT rules. What has WhatsApp challenged in the Delhi High Court? Firstly, WhatsApp has challenged the traceability provision in the Information Technology Rules,2021. Secondly, The traceability provision requires the… Continue reading What is “Traceability Provision” of IT rules 2021?
New IT Rules,2021 and the issue of non-compliance.
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Provisions New IT Rules,2021:4 Possible outcome for non-compliance of New IT Rules,2021 What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the IT(Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules,2021 in the Gazette on February 25th,2021. The Government had asked the significant social… Continue reading New IT Rules,2021 and the issue of non-compliance.
First consignment of GI certified “Shahi Litchi” exported to the U.K
What is the News? In a major boost to the export of Geographical Indication(GI) certified products, the first consignment of Shahi Litchi from Bihar was exported to the United Kingdom. About Shahi Litchi: Firstly, Shahi Litchi is a variety of litchi that is grown in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. It has high pulp and is juicier compared… Continue reading First consignment of GI certified “Shahi Litchi” exported to the U.K
Preventive steps to avoid Mucormycosis or Black Fungus infections
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Mucormycosis:4 Preventive steps to avoid Mucormycosis: What is the News? Doctors have advised several preventive steps to be taken by Covid-19 patients to prevent Mucormycosis. About Mucormycosis: Mucormycosis or Black Fungus is a rare fungal infection. A group of molds called mucormycetes is the reason behind it, which is… Continue reading Preventive steps to avoid Mucormycosis or Black Fungus infections
First Case of “Yellow Fungus” detected in UP
What is the News? A COVID-19 patient in Ghaziabad has been diagnosed with a Yellow Fungus infection. About Yellow Fungus: Yellow Fungus, also goes by its second name, mucor septic. It is a fungal infection that medical experts say generally does not occur in humans but in reptiles. Causes: Poor Hygiene High levels of humidity… Continue reading First Case of “Yellow Fungus” detected in UP
“One Health High-Level Expert Panel” – A WHO panel to investigate zoonotic diseases
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has formed a One Health High-Level Expert Panel. About One Health High-Level Expert Panel: Purpose: The panel has been formed to study the emergence and spread of zoonotic diseases. Such as H5N1, avian influenza, MERS, Ebola, Zika and possibly the novel coronavirus disease(COVID-19). Mandate of the Panel:… Continue reading “One Health High-Level Expert Panel” – A WHO panel to investigate zoonotic diseases
