Department of Biotechnology(DBT) has launched ‘MANAV: Human Atlas Initiative’ towards improving knowledge on human physiology. The project aims to create a unified database of molecular network of all the tissues in the human body and to derive a holistic picture of working of the human body. This mega project will collate and integrate molecular information… Continue reading Human atlas: An initiative for holistic understanding of human biology
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Supreme Court pulls up Kerala for denying relief to Endosulfan victims
The Supreme Court has directed the Kerala government to pay compensation to four minors who were victims of the endosulfan tragedy. The case relates to the victims who were reported to be affected in Kerala’s Kasaragod district after Endosulfan was aerially sprayed by state owned company on cashew plantations. Endosulfan is an organochlorine insecticide which… Continue reading Supreme Court pulls up Kerala for denying relief to Endosulfan victims
Stranded sea cow named ‘sea prince’
Thailand has named a baby dugong found washed ashore as Yamil.The name means handsome man of the sea in the Yawi language. Dugong or Sea Cow is a sea-grass eating mammal which is found in waters of as many as 37 countries.The dugong has been hunted for thousands of years for its meat and oil.… Continue reading Stranded sea cow named ‘sea prince’
Union Budget 2019-20 foreign affairs outlay: The importance of being Thimpu
The bilateral relations between India and Bhutan has received a major boost with the Budget announcing a major increase in the allocation to Bhutan under India’s foreign affairs outlay. Bhutan received ₹2,802 crore, out of the total allocations for foreign affairs commitments. This move has indicated that India is going to firm up its development… Continue reading Union Budget 2019-20 foreign affairs outlay: The importance of being Thimpu
New rules mooted on drugs dispensed by doctors
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation(CDSCO) has suggested amendments to the Drugs and Cosmetic Rules,1945 to ensure that registered medical practitioners dispense only generic medicines. A generic medicine is a copy of drug medication created to be the same as an already marketed brand-name drug.It is equal in dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration,… Continue reading New rules mooted on drugs dispensed by doctors
Budget Briefs-10-point Vision for the decade
Finance Minister has flagged ten points of the Government’s ‘Vision for the Decade’: Building physical and social infrastructure; Digital India reaching every sector of the economy; Pollution free India with green Mother Earth and Blue Skies; Make in India with particular emphasis on MSMEs, Start-ups, Defence manufacturing, automobiles, electronics, fabs and batteries, and medical devices;… Continue reading Budget Briefs-10-point Vision for the decade
Budget Briefs:Providing access to safe and adequate drinking water to all Indians is a priority of the Government
The Finance Minister has announced the Jal Jeevan Mission to provide potable water to every rural household by 2024.The newly constituted Jal Shakti ministry will helm the programme. This mission will focus on integrated demand and supply-side management of water at the local level including the creation of local infrastructure for source sustainability like (a)rainwater… Continue reading Budget Briefs:Providing access to safe and adequate drinking water to all Indians is a priority of the Government
Budget Briefs:Government to consider issuing Aadhaar Card for NRIs with Indian Passports
The Union Finance Minister has proposed to consider issuing Aadhaar Card for Non-Resident Indians(NRI) with Indian Passport. The minister has also proposed that the government will launch a Mission that will integrate India’s traditional artisans and their creative products with global markets.Wherever necessary patents and geographical indicators,will be obtained for them. She has also proposed… Continue reading Budget Briefs:Government to consider issuing Aadhaar Card for NRIs with Indian Passports
Budget Briefs: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
The Finance Minister has said that Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) inflows into India have remained robust despite global headwinds. She stated that according to UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2019. India’s FDI inflows in 2018-19 remained strong at US$ 64.375 billion marking a 6% growth over the previous year. She has also proposed a 100% foreign direct… Continue reading Budget Briefs: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Budget Briefs:Agriculture
Finance Minister has said that the government will invest widely in agriculture infrastructure and support private entrepreneurship for value addition in farm sector. The government has also proposed a Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana(PMMSY) to establish a robust fisheries management framework and check gaps in the value chain. The government has proposed to increase budget… Continue reading Budget Briefs:Agriculture
