What is the News? The National Green Tribunal(NGT) has formed a committee to investigate the alleged violation of norms in the construction of the Mekedatu project across the Cauvery river. The NGT has also directed the panel to submit a report on or before July 5. About Mekedatu Project: Mekedatu project is a balancing reservoir… Continue reading “Mekedatu Project” – A Panel to investigate charges of illegal construction
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Centre Plans “One-Stop Centres” in Foreign Countries to Help Women
What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has decided to set up One Stop Centres (OSCs) in foreign countries. These centers will provide assistance to Indian women who are survivors of gender-based violence. About One Stop Centres(OSCs) in Foreign Countries: One-Stop Centres(OSCs) will be set up at the ten foreign missions… Continue reading Centre Plans “One-Stop Centres” in Foreign Countries to Help Women
“Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome”
What is the News? According to a study by Lancet, the symptoms of a rare paediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome(PIMS-TS) associated with SARS-CoV2 are resolved after six months. About Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome(PIMS-TS): PIMS-TS is also known as a multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). It is a rare condition associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection that was… Continue reading “Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome”
“Total lunar Eclipse and Super Moon” – 2 Celestial Events Coincided
What is the News? The two celestial events – Total Lunar Eclipse and Supermoon coincided on may 26. What is a supermoon? The Moon travels around our planet in an elliptical orbit or an elongated circle. Each month, the Moon passes through perigee (the point closest to Earth) and apogee (the point farthest from Earth).… Continue reading “Total lunar Eclipse and Super Moon” – 2 Celestial Events Coincided
First “WHO BioHub Facility” Launched
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) and the Swiss Confederation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the first WHO BioHub Facility. About WHO BioHub Facility: BioHub Facility has been launched to enhance the rapid sharing of viruses and other pathogens between laboratories and partners globally. Based in: Spiez, Switzerland. Key… Continue reading First “WHO BioHub Facility” Launched
What is “Traceability Provision” of IT rules 2021?
What is the News? WhatsApp has approached the Delhi High Court. It is challenging the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules,2021 traceability provision of IT rules. What has WhatsApp challenged in the Delhi High Court? Firstly, WhatsApp has challenged the traceability provision in the Information Technology Rules,2021. Secondly, The traceability provision requires the… Continue reading What is “Traceability Provision” of IT rules 2021?
Govt launches the first phase of “MCA21 version 3.0” online portal
What is the News? The government of India has launched the first phase of the MCA21 version 3.0 to its digital corporate compliance portal. About MCA21: Firstly, MCA21 is the online portal of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA). It was initially launched in 2006. Secondly, Purpose: It has made all company-related information accessible to various… Continue reading Govt launches the first phase of “MCA21 version 3.0” online portal
India’s Mucormycosis Threat
Synopsis: There is a high incidence of Mucormycosis in India. Government should urgently look for solutions to limit the incidence of the disease. Background The incidence of mucormycosis (a rare fungal infection) in patients who have been diagnosed and treated for COVID-19 is rising alarmingly in India. For instance, according to a study published in… Continue reading India’s Mucormycosis Threat
One State Solution for Palestine
Synopsis: The whole premise of the two-state solution is wrong. The only alternative is that settlers (Jews) and natives (Palestinians) should together build a new state. And that state is democratic and not against the Arab world. Background Many world countries through the United Nations insist on a two-state solution to end the Israel-Palestine conflict.… Continue reading One State Solution for Palestine
Must Needed Reforms for 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 in 2020-21. Online education started in India without any changes in infrastructure, training, etc.… Continue reading Must Needed Reforms for Online Higher Education
