Contents1 2 Synopsis: 3 Online higher education in India:4 Suggestions to improve online higher education: Synopsis: There are many issues associated with school-level online education. But there are similar issues associated with online higher education as well. But, these can be removed with proper suggestions. Introduction: The government spent merely 3.2% of its GDP on education… Continue reading Must Needed Reforms for Online Higher Education
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Issues with New IT rules for Social Media
Synopsis: Instead of non-compliance with the new IT rules for social media, social media companies should engage with the government to address their concerns. Introduction: New IT rules of intermediaries will come into effect from today. But, it is expected that most of the global social media giants will not comply with the rules. About the… Continue reading Issues with New IT rules for Social Media
New IT Rules,2021 and the issue of non-compliance.
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Provisions New IT Rules,2021:4 Possible outcome for non-compliance of New IT Rules,2021 What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the IT(Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules,2021 in the Gazette on February 25th,2021. The Government had asked the significant social… Continue reading New IT Rules,2021 and the issue of non-compliance.
First consignment of GI certified “Shahi Litchi” exported to the U.K
What is the News? In a major boost to the export of Geographical Indication(GI) certified products, the first consignment of Shahi Litchi from Bihar was exported to the United Kingdom. About Shahi Litchi: Firstly, Shahi Litchi is a variety of litchi that is grown in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. It has high pulp and is juicier compared… Continue reading First consignment of GI certified “Shahi Litchi” exported to the U.K
Preventive steps to avoid Mucormycosis or Black Fungus infections
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Mucormycosis:4 Preventive steps to avoid Mucormycosis: What is the News? Doctors have advised several preventive steps to be taken by Covid-19 patients to prevent Mucormycosis. About Mucormycosis: Mucormycosis or Black Fungus is a rare fungal infection. A group of molds called mucormycetes is the reason behind it, which is… Continue reading Preventive steps to avoid Mucormycosis or Black Fungus infections
First Case of “Yellow Fungus” detected in UP
What is the News? A COVID-19 patient in Ghaziabad has been diagnosed with a Yellow Fungus infection. About Yellow Fungus: Yellow Fungus, also goes by its second name, mucor septic. It is a fungal infection that medical experts say generally does not occur in humans but in reptiles. Causes: Poor Hygiene High levels of humidity… Continue reading First Case of “Yellow Fungus” detected in UP
High Mercury level Found in Rivers linked to Greenland’s Glacial Meltwaters
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the study:4 Key Findings of the study:5 How did mercury reach the water bodies of Greenland?6 Significance of this study: What is the News? According to a study published in Nature Geoscience, Greenland’s glacial meltwaters have unusually high levels of mercury. About the study: Researchers from the Florida… Continue reading High Mercury level Found in Rivers linked to Greenland’s Glacial Meltwaters
National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power plants
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About National Mission on the use of Biomass in thermal power plants:4 About Biomass:5 Biomass as an Energy Source in India: What is the News? The Ministry of Power has decided to set up a National Mission on the use of Biomass in thermal power plants. About National Mission… Continue reading National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power plants
“One Health High-Level Expert Panel” – A WHO panel to investigate zoonotic diseases
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has formed a One Health High-Level Expert Panel. About One Health High-Level Expert Panel: Purpose: The panel has been formed to study the emergence and spread of zoonotic diseases. Such as H5N1, avian influenza, MERS, Ebola, Zika and possibly the novel coronavirus disease(COVID-19). Mandate of the Panel:… Continue reading “One Health High-Level Expert Panel” – A WHO panel to investigate zoonotic diseases
Indo-US Synergy on Regional, Bilateral and Multilateral issues
Contents1 2 Synopsis:3 Background:4 Synergy between bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues:5 Factors behind such synergy:6 Way Forward: Synopsis: The visit of the Indian Foreign Minister to the US presents an opportunity to improve the strategic partnership. It highlights the India-US synergy on bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues. Background: Indo-U.S ties are improving under the Biden… Continue reading Indo-US Synergy on Regional, Bilateral and Multilateral issues
