The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Pfizer Ltd will set up a centre to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in New Delhi.The joint initiative will implement a series of interventions in three areas namely Planning,Surveillance and Awareness around responsible use of antibiotics. The criticism against this collaboration is that it will give Pfizer access… Continue reading ICMR’s tie-up with Pfizer on antibiotic abuse raises eyebrow
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Going online: Mughal-era documents, property papers dating back to 1870
The Delhi government has launched “E-Abhilekh” website-a first of its kind project in Asia. The E-Abhilekh project aims to digitize, microfilm and upload 4 crore pages of archival records ranging from Mughal Emperor’s 19th Century farmans to partition decree and property papers. The website is expected to benefit Indian and foreign scholars and students. It… Continue reading Going online: Mughal-era documents, property papers dating back to 1870
Government introduces bill in Rajya Sabha to amend Cinematograph Act
Government introduced Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2019 in Rajya Sabha. The bill seeks to amend provisions of Cinematograph Act, 1952 in order to tackle film piracy by including penal provisions for unauthorized camcording and duplication of films. The draft amendment has proposed a) inclusion of penalties for film piracy which includes imprisonment of three years or… Continue reading Government introduces bill in Rajya Sabha to amend Cinematograph Act
KUSUM Scheme to promote solar power use among farmers
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has formulated ‘Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme. The scheme aims to promote the use of solar power among farmers. The scheme envisages a) installation of grid-connected solar power plants capacity up to 2 MW in the rural area, b) installation of standalone off-grid solar water… Continue reading KUSUM Scheme to promote solar power use among farmers
India inks contract for 72,000 assault rifles
India has signed a contract with a US firm under fast track procurement (FTP) for 72,400 Assault rifles. The assault rifles will replace the Indian National Small Arms System (INSAS) rifles. Fast Track Procedure (FTP) was promulgated by the Ministry of Defence in 2001. The objective of the procedure is to ensure expeditious procurement for… Continue reading India inks contract for 72,000 assault rifles
Taliban forms 14 member team for Peace talks
The Taliban has named a 14-member team of negotiators for the second round of talks with the United States to be held in late February 2019 at Doha, Qatar. The first round of talks was also held in Doha. The aim of the talks is to end the Afghanistan War. The war in Afghanistan began… Continue reading Taliban forms 14 member team for Peace talks
Retail Inflation cools further to 2.05% in Jan
According to the data released from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), retail inflation for the month of January has declined to 2.05%. This decline has been primarily due to a) sustained decline in food prices and b) a sharp decline in energy prices. It is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). It reflects changes… Continue reading Retail Inflation cools further to 2.05% in Jan
India, Maldives reverse visa stand off
India and Maldives has exchanged formal diplomatic notes for the implementation of Visa Facilitation Agreement . The agreement was signed in 2018 during Maldives President visit to India. This Agreement will facilitate greater people to people contacts between India and Maldives According to the agreement, the Indian government will ease visa regime for Maldivian nationals… Continue reading India, Maldives reverse visa stand off
AYUSH Minister launches e-AUSHADHI portal for Online Licensing System of AYUSH Medicine
The Ministry of AYUSH has launched the e-AUSHADHI portal. The portal name-E-AUSHADHI is the acronym of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy Automated Drug Help Initiative. The portal provides for online licensing of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs and related matters. It seeks to promote increased transparency, improved information management facility, improved data usability and… Continue reading AYUSH Minister launches e-AUSHADHI portal for Online Licensing System of AYUSH Medicine
NRC verification to begin on Thursday
The process of verifying the documents of applicants who were excluded from the published list of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) will begin from February 14, 2019. The Supreme Court has notified that the NRC authorities should publish the final list on July 31, 2019. The National Register of Citizens (NRC) is a register which… Continue reading NRC verification to begin on Thursday
