Source: The post is based on the article “The ‘free movement regime’ along the India-Myanmar border, and why it has complicated the volatile situation in Manipur” published in Indian Express on 29th July 2023. What is the News? Tribal Kuki-Chin people illegally migrating into India from Myanmar is one of the key issues in the… Continue reading The ‘free movement regime’ along the India-Myanmar border, and why it has complicated the volatile situation in Manipur
Category: Miscellaneous
Why trade unions in Kerala are opposing Centre’s power sector revamp scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Why trade unions in Kerala are opposing Centre’s power sector revamp scheme” published in Indian Express on 27th July 2023 What is the News? The Kerala government is facing trouble over the Centre’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). What is Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme(RDSS)? Government of India… Continue reading Why trade unions in Kerala are opposing Centre’s power sector revamp scheme
UNESCO endorses banning smartphones in schools
Source: The post is based on the article “UNESCO endorses banning smartphones in schools” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2023 What is the News? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has released its Global Education Monitoring Report,2023 titled “Technology in education: a tool on whose terms?”. What are the key… Continue reading UNESCO endorses banning smartphones in schools
Safety limits to flying
Source: The post is based on the article “Safety limits to flying” published in Indian Express on 26th July 2023 What is the News? Recently, around 100 passengers were stranded in Rajkot after their Air India flight to Delhi was cancelled. The pilot had refused to take off because the permitted duty hours of the… Continue reading Safety limits to flying
Jammu to pioneer India’s first Cannabis Medicine Project
Source: The post is based on the article “Jammu to pioneer India’s first Cannabis Medicine Project” published in PIB on 23rd July 2023. What is the News? India’s first Cannabis Medicine Project is going to be set up in Jammu. What is a Cannabis Research Project? Initiative of: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute… Continue reading Jammu to pioneer India’s first Cannabis Medicine Project
Thirty Critical Minerals List Released
Source: The post is based on the article “Thirty Critical Minerals List Released” published in PIB on 24th July 2023. What is the News? The Government of India has released a list of 30 critical minerals for India. What are Critical Minerals? These are minerals that are essential for economic development and national security, and… Continue reading Thirty Critical Minerals List Released
ICMR argues for controlled human infection studies
Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR argues for controlled human infection studies” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) Bioethics Unit has released a statement arguing for introducing controlled human infection studies (CHIS) in India. What are Controlled human infection studies… Continue reading ICMR argues for controlled human infection studies
FCI stops rice supply for ethanol production amid concerns over crop
Source: The post is based on the article “FCI stops rice supply for ethanol production amid concerns over crop” published in Business Standard on 25th July 2023. What is the News? Food Corporation of India (FCI) has stopped the supply of rice from its depots for ethanol production. Why has the FCI stopped the supply… Continue reading FCI stops rice supply for ethanol production amid concerns over crop
Govt. launches Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. launches Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. What is the News? The Union government has launched the Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign. What is the Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign? The Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign is envisaged as… Continue reading Govt. launches Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign
Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?
Source: The post is based on the article “Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?” published in The Hindu on 24th July 2023. What is the News? Johnson & Johnson’s patent on bedaquiline has expired recently. This long-awaited expiry will allow generic manufacturers to supply the drug, but J&J appears intent on maintaining its monopoly… Continue reading Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?
