Source: Business Standard What is the news? Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has criticized NITI Aayog on its opposition to some of the e-commerce policy rules. In June, the consumer affairs ministry had proposed a range of amendments under the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, to ‘’protect the interests of consumers and encourage fair… Continue reading NITI Aayog caught in e-com cross hairs
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Duopoly in telcom will hurt both consumers and govt
Source: Business Standard What is the news? The government is reportedly looking at a relief package for the stressed telecom sector while also exploring ways to allow operators to pay their dues linked to adjusted gross revenue (AGR) over 20 years rather than 10 years currently. Must Read: Two is too few – Issues with telecom sector Preventing a… Continue reading Duopoly in telcom will hurt both consumers and govt
No taper tantrum (On US Fed reserve policies)
Source: Business Standard What is the news? The US Fed Reserve is considering reducing the pace of its asset purchase. As per Fed’s Chairman, the economy had evolved as expected, and it could be appropriate to start reducing asset purchase this year. But, it’s not clear at this stage as to when the Fed will… Continue reading No taper tantrum (On US Fed reserve policies)
International Vaccine Institute and Bharat Biotech launch Phase II and III trials for chikungunya vaccine
Source: Indian Express What is the news? A multi-country Phase II / III clinical trial of a vaccine led by the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) in partnership with Bharat Biotech International Ltd (BBIL) has begun in Costa Rica. Read more: World may soon get a vaccine against Chikungunya What is Chikungunya? It is a viral disease transmitted… Continue reading International Vaccine Institute and Bharat Biotech launch Phase II and III trials for chikungunya vaccine
No realistic plan of reducing import dependence in edible oils is possible without recognising the role of oil palm
Source: Indian express What is the news? Recently, the Government of India launched National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm. The scheme aims at increasing the total area under oil palm from the current 3.5 lakh hectares (lh) to 10 lh by 2025-26. Must read: Cabinet approves implementation of National Mission on Edible Oils- Oil Palm… Continue reading No realistic plan of reducing import dependence in edible oils is possible without recognising the role of oil palm
BRICS Environment Ministers adopt the New Delhi Statement on Environment
Source: PIB What is the News? BRICS countries have adopted the “New Delhi Statement” at the 7th meeting of the BRICS Environment Ministerial 2021. About New Delhi Statement on Environment: New Delhi Statement on Environment is aimed at furthering the spirit of Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus in Environment among the BRICS Nations. The… Continue reading BRICS Environment Ministers adopt the New Delhi Statement on Environment
Government launches QSim – Quantum Computer Simulator Toolkit
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology has launched the country’s first ‘Quantum Computer Simulator (QSim) Toolkit’. About QSim – Quantum Computer Simulator Toolkit: QSim is a first-of-its-kind toolkit that enables researchers and students to carry out research in Quantum Computing in a cost-effective manner. Built by: Indian… Continue reading Government launches QSim – Quantum Computer Simulator Toolkit
Indian astrophysicists spot rare merger of three jumbo black holes
Source: The Hindu and PIB What is the News? Researchers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru, have observed three supermassive black holes from three galaxies merging to form a triple active galactic nuclei. About the Research: Researchers were studying a pair of known galaxies — NGC7733 and NGC7734 — when they detected an unusual bright… Continue reading Indian astrophysicists spot rare merger of three jumbo black holes
BRICS-Agricultural Research Platform operationalized to strengthen cooperation in agricultural research & innovations
Source: PIB (Article 1 and Article 2) What is the News? The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has announced the operationalization of the BRICS Agricultural Research Platform. Note: The platform was established at the 11th meeting of BRICS Agriculture Ministers under the theme BRICS Partnership for Strengthening Agrobiodiversity for Food Security and Nutrition.… Continue reading BRICS-Agricultural Research Platform operationalized to strengthen cooperation in agricultural research & innovations
Specialized cells maintain healthy pregnancy by teaching the mother’s immune system not to attack developing fetus
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? A study published in Science Immunology has talked about the role of specialized “educator cells” in maintaining healthy pregnancy. About the Study: Scientists have conducted this study to understand how the immune system generally learns what to attack and what not to attack. This is because the… Continue reading Specialized cells maintain healthy pregnancy by teaching the mother’s immune system not to attack developing fetus
