What is the News? The Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Note: The first Ayurvedic University that was established in the world was also in Jamnagar. What is WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM)? Setup by: Ministry of Ayush and World… Continue reading PM lays the foundation stone of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar
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Code for medical devices welcomed
What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals(DoP) has published a draft Uniform Code for Medical Device Marketing Practices(UCMDMP). What is the purpose of the Draft Uniform Code for Medical Device Marketing Practices (UCMDMP)? The code is intended to be a voluntary code with the aim to regulate fair marketing practices in the Medical Device… Continue reading Code for medical devices welcomed
Ecowrap Report: States need to reset spending, cut freebies: SBI advisor’s report
What is the News? State Bank of India’s(SBI) Economic Research Department has released the Ecowrap Report. What are the key findings of the Ecowrap Report? States opting for Freebies Several states in the country are resorting to offering freebies like farm loan waivers and restoring the old pension system. For instance, Telangana has committed 35%… Continue reading Ecowrap Report: States need to reset spending, cut freebies: SBI advisor’s report
Explained: What is the ‘Tree City of the World’ tag that Mumbai, Hyderabad have been awarded?
What is the News? Mumbai and Hyderabad have been recognised as ‘2021 Tree City of the World’ by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization(UN-FAO) and Arbor Day Foundation. Note: Hyderabad and Mumbai are recognised alongside 136 other cities from 21 countries. While Mumbai has made the list for the first time, Hyderabad has been… Continue reading Explained: What is the ‘Tree City of the World’ tag that Mumbai, Hyderabad have been awarded?
Bihar sends fresh proposal seeking UNESCO’s heritage tag for 2,500-yr-old ‘Cyclopean wall’
What is the News? The Bihar government has sent a fresh proposal to the Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) to get the Cyclopean wall listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Note: Bihar is currently home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites namely: 1) Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda and 2) Mahabodhi temple of… Continue reading Bihar sends fresh proposal seeking UNESCO’s heritage tag for 2,500-yr-old ‘Cyclopean wall’
The functioning of the Enforcement Directorate
What is the News? The Enforcement Directorate(ED) has been in the news for summoning people for possible money laundering cases. What is the Enforcement Directorate(ED)? Read here about ED How did the ED get powers under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)? The PMLA Act was brought in to prevent the parking of money… Continue reading The functioning of the Enforcement Directorate
What’s in the new museum to Prime Ministers: concept, content, technology
What is the News? The Prime Minister inaugurated the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya at Teen Murti Estate in New Delhi. What is Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya? Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is a museum dedicated to showcase the contributions of all the Prime Ministers since independence. The idea of a museum dedicated to India’s Prime Ministers was first mooted in 2016. It… Continue reading What’s in the new museum to Prime Ministers: concept, content, technology
Navy accelerates indigenisation efforts, focus on weapons and aviation items
What is the News? Indian Navy has taken various efforts towards indigenisation. For this, it has also launched Indian Navy Indigenisation Plan (INIP) 2015-2030 in 2014. What is the Indian Naval Indigenisation Plan (INIP) 2015-2030? Aim: To enable indigenous development of equipment and systems over the next 15 years. The plan aims to involve Defence… Continue reading Navy accelerates indigenisation efforts, focus on weapons and aviation items
e-DAR portal to speed up accident compensation claims
What is the News? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in consultation with the insurance companies has developed a portal named ‘e-DAR’ (e-Detailed Accident Report). What is e-DAR Portal? Aim: To provide instant information on road accidents with a few clicks to help accelerate accident compensation claims and also check fake claims. Purpose: The… Continue reading e-DAR portal to speed up accident compensation claims
Prime Minister inaugurates Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi. What is Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya? Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is a museum dedicated to all the prime ministers of the country since independence. Located at: Delhi’s Teen Murti Complex. Logo: The logo of the museum shows hands holding the dharma chakra, symbolizing the nation… Continue reading Prime Minister inaugurates Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi
