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. About One Stop Centres(OSCs) in Foreign Countries: One-Stop Centres(OSCs) will be set up at the ten foreign missions… Continue reading Centre Plans “One-Stop Centres” in Foreign Countries to Help Women
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“Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome”
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 syndrome in children (MIS-C). It is a rare condition associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection that was… 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.
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 media intermediaries to comply with the rules within three months i.e. by 25th May 2021. However, many of these… 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
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 abundant in the environment. These are present in the air, water and moist… 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
Supreme Court’s Directions for Welfare of Migrant Workers
What is the News? The Supreme Court has passed a number of directions in connection with the problems faced by the migrant labourers and workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. What was the issue? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court in connection with the problems faced by migrant workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. The… Continue reading Supreme Court’s Directions for Welfare of Migrant Workers
” Kyasanur Forest Disease” – ICMR-NIV Develops a New Point-of-Care Testing
What is the News? A new point-of-care test has been developed for the rapid diagnosis of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD). About Point-of-Care Test: Firstly, the Point-of-Care Test has been developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Virology. Secondly, the test kit includes a battery-operated Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). The analyser is… Continue reading ” Kyasanur Forest Disease” – ICMR-NIV Develops a New Point-of-Care Testing
