According to a recently released report by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India, is one of the highest in the World. The World Health Organization has recognized AMR as one of the top 10 global public health threats. Table of Contents What is Antimicrobial Resistance? What are the Different… Continue reading Increasing Antimicrobial Resistance in India- Explained Pointwise
Ministry notifies revised rules to ensure quality of medicines
Source-This post is based on the article “Ministry issues revised rules to ensure quality in pharma sector” published in “The Hindu” on 12th January 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified revised rules under Schedule M of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. This was done to ensure the… Continue reading Ministry notifies revised rules to ensure quality of medicines
Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023
Source-This post is based on the article “Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023 | Surat, Indore are the cleanest cities” published in “The Hindu” on 11th January 2024. Why in the News? The President of India has announced the results of the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023. What are the Swachh Survekshan Awards? Specifications Details What is it?… Continue reading Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023
Einstein Probe (EP)
Source-This post is based on the article “China launches new satellite ‘Einstein Probe’ shaped like a lotus to observe violent cosmic phenomena” published in “Deccan Herald” on 9th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently China has launched a novel astronomical satellite named ‘Einstein Probe‘ into space. The objective is to investigate mysterious transient phenomena… Continue reading Einstein Probe (EP)
On Speaker’s Powers in Anti-Defection Cases – The Speaker’s court
Source: This post on the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s ruling has been created based on the article “The Speaker’s court” published in “The Hindu” on 12th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. News: The article discusses the recent Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s ruling in… Continue reading On Speaker’s Powers in Anti-Defection Cases – The Speaker’s court
Telecommunications Act of 2023- Open up the playing field
Source: The post Telecommunications Act of 2023 has been created, based on the article “Open up the playing field” published in “Indian express” on 12th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper3- economy- infrastructure News: The article discusses the Telecommunication Act 2023 in India, which replaces older laws and aims to modernize and improve the… Continue reading Telecommunications Act of 2023- Open up the playing field
Antimicrobial Resistance – Overused antibiotics no longer work for ‘sizeable’ Indian population
Source: This post on Antimicrobial Resistance is based on the article “Overused antibiotics no longer work for ‘sizeable’ Indian population” published in “Live Mint” on 12 January 2024. Why in news? Recently, it was found that antibiotics routinely prescribed to treat common ailments no longer work for the ‘sizeable’ Indian population. What is antimicrobial resistance?… Continue reading Antimicrobial Resistance – Overused antibiotics no longer work for ‘sizeable’ Indian population
New Species of Sauropod Dinosaur Discovered in Argentina
Source: This post is based on the article “A new species of dinosaur has been discovered in Argentina” published in “Sci News” on 8 January 2024. Why in news? Recently, a new species of dinosaur has been discovered in Argentina. What was discovered? Specifications Details Species Dinosaurs Discovery Location Patagonia, Argentina. Scientific name Sidersaura Marae… Continue reading New Species of Sauropod Dinosaur Discovered in Argentina
Atal Setu: India’s longest sea bridge is set to be inaugurated
Source: The post is based on the article “Mumbai Trans Harbour Link inauguration today: How the country’s longest sea bridge will cut travel time” published in “The Indian Express” on 11th January 2024. Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Atal Setu Nhava Sheva Sea Link or Mumbai Trans Harbour Link. What… Continue reading Atal Setu: India’s longest sea bridge is set to be inaugurated
Develop Lakshadweep but protect its ecology
Source: The post developing Lakshadweep has been created, based on the article “Develop Lakshadweep but protect its ecology” published in “Live mints” on 12th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper3- economy- infrastructure; and GS paper2-International relation. News: The article discusses the development of Lakshadweep into a high-end, eco-friendly tourist destination. This plan aims to… Continue reading Develop Lakshadweep but protect its ecology
