What is the News? The Union government has constituted a committee for framing legislation regarding new drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. About the Committee Headed by: The committee is headed by Drugs Controller General of India V.G. Somani. Mandate: To undertake pre-legislative consultations and examine the present Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940, examine previously framed Drugs… Continue reading Panel set up to draft Bill on drugs, cosmetics and medical devices
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Jharkhand clears Bill for 75% quota for locals in private jobs
What is the News? The Jharkhand Assembly has passed the Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates in the Private Sector Bill, 2021. Must read: Job reservation in private sector for locals Key Provisions of the bill Reservation for Local Candidates: The Bill provides for 75% reservation to local residents in private sector jobs with… Continue reading Jharkhand clears Bill for 75% quota for locals in private jobs
Detecting Fragile X Syndrome
What is the News? In 2017, a man affected by autism underwent his first DNA blood test at the age of 40. He tested positive for Fragile X Syndrome (FXS). This shows the lack of awareness and appropriate training in diagnosing FXS. About Fragile X Syndrome Fragile X syndrome(FXS) is a genetic disorder. It is… Continue reading Detecting Fragile X Syndrome
Union Minister presents the 8th INSPIRE – MANAK Awards during a virtual ceremony
What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has presented the 8th INSPIRE – MANAK Awards during a virtual ceremony. About INSPIRE-MANAK Awards The INSPIRE-MANAK Awards is one of the components of the Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Scheme. Aim: To motivate students in the age group of 10-15… Continue reading Union Minister presents the 8th INSPIRE – MANAK Awards during a virtual ceremony
Government approves Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles
What is the News? The government of India has approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles. Must Read: About Production-Linked Incentive(PLI) Schemes About the PLI Scheme for textiles Objective: To attract investments in the production of in-demand textile products like man-made fibre (MMF) fabric, garments and technical textiles. To make Indian textiles more… Continue reading Government approves Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles
Mother of all forms: Many official documents still don’t allow mother’s name to be a standalone marker of parentage. Change this
What is the news? Madras High Court is hearing a PIL seeking revision of all official documents that recognise only the father’s name, and offer no space for the mother’s name. During the case, the Madras HC issued a notice to both central and state governments and demanded explanations. Non-compliance in previous instances In 2015,… Continue reading Mother of all forms: Many official documents still don’t allow mother’s name to be a standalone marker of parentage. Change this
INS Tabar conducts Maritime Partnership Exercise with Egyptian Navy
What is the News? Indian Navy’s INS Tabar has carried out a military exercise with a frontline warship of the Egyptian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea. About the Exercise with Egyptian Navy The exercise involved multiple activities covering a wide range of naval operations. These included drills for transit through asymmetric threat environments, operations for… Continue reading INS Tabar conducts Maritime Partnership Exercise with Egyptian Navy
Three new heatwave hotspots in India put large population at immediate health risk
What is the News? A team of researchers conducted a study to understand the change in spatial and temporal trends in Heatwaves(HW) and Severe Heat Waves(SHW) over the past seven decades in different meteorological subdivisions of India. What is Heatwave? A Heat Wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, more than the normal maximum… Continue reading Three new heatwave hotspots in India put large population at immediate health risk
Niti Aayog Launches India’s First MBA Programme in Agripreneurship and Value Chain Management Offered by IIS
What is the News? NITI Aayog and the Indian Institute of Sustainability of Gujarat University have signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to launch an MBA programme in agripreneurship and value chain management. About MBA Programme in Agripreneurship and Value Chain Management It is a uniquely designed course that will provide global exposure to students… Continue reading Niti Aayog Launches India’s First MBA Programme in Agripreneurship and Value Chain Management Offered by IIS
Union Minister launches program ‘Buzurgon ki Baat–Desh Ke Saath’
What is the News? The Union Minister of Culture has launched a program named ‘Buzurgon ki Baat – Desh Ke Saath’. He also launched an exhibition on Gita Govinda and a book “Gita Govinda :Jayadeva’s Divine Odyssey” by Dr Utpal K. Banerjee About Buzurgon ki Baat – Desh Ke Saath The programme aims at enhancing… Continue reading Union Minister launches program ‘Buzurgon ki Baat–Desh Ke Saath’
