Source-This post on Boosting Organ Donation in India has been created based on the article “Organ donation hit by poor identification of brain death cases” published in “The Hindu” on 3 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2– issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Context– The article highlights the need for… Continue reading Boosting Organ Donation in India
Slow Progress in achieving SDGs
Source-This post on Slow Progress in achieving SDGs has been created based on the article “This is the year to get the SDG goals back on track” published in “The Hindu” on 4 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate. Context: The United Nations… Continue reading Slow Progress in achieving SDGs
Vaccine Regulations In India- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Global pharmaceutical manufacturer, AstraZeneca has admitted that its Covid-19 vaccine, can cause a rare side effect of blood clotting and low platelet count after immunisation. 175 crore doses of the same vaccine have been administered in India under the brand name of Covishield, which has been manufactured by the Pune-based Serum Institute. This… Continue reading Vaccine Regulations In India- Explained Pointwise
Standalone Primary Dealers to borrow in foreign currency
Source-This post on Standalone Primary Dealers to borrow in foreign currency has been created based on the article “Standalone Primary Dealers to borrow in foreign currency ” published in “Business Standard” on 4 May 2024. Why in the news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently allowed standalone primary dealers (SPDs) to borrow in… Continue reading Standalone Primary Dealers to borrow in foreign currency
Eta Aquariids meteor showers
Source-This post on Eta Aquariids meteor showers is based on the article “Explained: The Eta Aquariid meteor shower and how it can be spotted” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th May 2024. Why in the News? Eta Aquariids meteor showers are active from April 16 and will peak on May 5 and 6. These meteor… Continue reading Eta Aquariids meteor showers
CDSCO to issue NOC for export of drugs
Source-This post on CDSCO to issue NOC for export of drugs is based on the article “Centre takes away state powers for issuing NOC for export of drugs” published in “The Mint” on 4th May 2024. Why in the News? In a significant development, CDSCO will be the sole licensing authority to issue NOC for drug… Continue reading CDSCO to issue NOC for export of drugs
Seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee(JDCC) meeting
Source-This post on Seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee(JDCC) meeting is based on the article “India, Indonesia agree to enhance defence industry collaboration” published in “The Hindu” on 4th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting was held in New Delhi. Both nations agreed to enhance collaboration in areas of defence… Continue reading Seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee(JDCC) meeting
World Press Freedom Index 2023
Source– This post on World Press Freedom Index 2023 is based on the article “India press freedom score fell over the last year: RSF” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, World Press Freedom Index 2023 was released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). India’s ranking has dropped to 161 out… Continue reading World Press Freedom Index 2023
Forest Fires In India
Source-This post on Forest fires in India is based on the article “Forest fires scorched 38,100 HA of tree cover in over 2 decades” published in “The Business Standard” on 4th May 2024. Why in the News? The devastating forest fires in Uttarakhand have brought widespread attention to the extensive destruction caused by it. Over… Continue reading Forest Fires In India
UPSC Prelims Marathon 4th May – Other technological developments in science – 2024
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 4 May Other technological developments in science For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here
