Source- The post is based on the article “Can a shorter medical course solve rural doctor shortages?” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance- Issues related to rural health News- Last month, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked the Health Department to… Continue reading Can a shorter medical course solve rural doctor shortages?
The Lotus Position – on Yoga
Source- The post is based on the article “The Lotus Position” published in “The Times of India” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Indian culture Relevance– Ancient Indian system of medicine News– The article explains the threat to universal reach of yoga from present system of patent How can the universal reach of Yoga can… Continue reading The Lotus Position – on Yoga
Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper
Source: The post is based on the article “Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Nilotinib?3 What is the significance of agreement for making generic versions of Nilotinib?4 What is Medicines Patent Pool (MPP)? What is the News? The Medicines Patent Pool… Continue reading Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper
G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI
Source: The post is based on the article “G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? A meeting of the Education Ministers of G-20 countries was held in Pune. What are the key decisions of the meeting of the Education Ministers of G-20 countries? G-20 members… Continue reading G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI
India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S.
Source: The post is based on the article “India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S.” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The US Department of Defence (DoD) and the Ministry of Defense launched the India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X). What is India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem… Continue reading India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S.
Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed” published in Down To Earth on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a supercapacitor?3 How have scientists developed a biodegradable paper supercapacitor?4 What is Seaweed? What is the News? Scientists at Gujarat Energy… Continue reading Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
Union Minister launches PM Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches PM Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The Union Agriculture Minister has launched the PM Kisan Mobile App. What is the PM Kisan Mobile App? PM Kisan Mobile App has been launched… Continue reading Union Minister launches PM Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature
Why jeera prices are shooting up in wholesale markets
Source: The post is based on the article “Why jeera prices are shooting up in wholesale markets” published in Indian Express on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Jeera?3 What are the major producers of Jeera?4 Which regions in India cultivate Jeera?5 What are the reasons for the rise in Jeera… Continue reading Why jeera prices are shooting up in wholesale markets
TRAI releases Consultation Paper on “Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector”
Source: The post is based on the article “TRAI releases Consultation Paper on “Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a regulatory sandbox?3 What are the benefits of a regulatory sandbox?4 Why… Continue reading TRAI releases Consultation Paper on “Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector”
New low cost technology reduces textile effluent pollution significantly
Source: The post is based on the article “New low cost technology reduces textile effluent pollution significantly” published in PIB on 22nd June 2023 What is the News? NIT Warangal has developed new low cost technology that significantly reduces textile effluent pollution. What is Textile effluent? Textile effluent is heavily contaminated with pollutants such as… Continue reading New low cost technology reduces textile effluent pollution significantly
