Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR argues for controlled human infection studies” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) Bioethics Unit has released a statement arguing for introducing controlled human infection studies (CHIS) in India. What are Controlled human infection studies… Continue reading ICMR argues for controlled human infection studies
ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s new imaging satellite
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s new imaging satellite” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be launching the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C56) mission. What is the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C56) mission? PSLV-C56 will… Continue reading ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s new imaging satellite
FCI stops rice supply for ethanol production amid concerns over crop
Source: The post is based on the article “FCI stops rice supply for ethanol production amid concerns over crop” published in Business Standard on 25th July 2023. What is the News? Food Corporation of India (FCI) has stopped the supply of rice from its depots for ethanol production. Why has the FCI stopped the supply… Continue reading FCI stops rice supply for ethanol production amid concerns over crop
OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?
Source: The post is based on the article “OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?” published in Indian Express on 23rd July 2023. What is the News? The Gujarat government’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with One… Continue reading OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?
Govt. launches Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. launches Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. What is the News? The Union government has launched the Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign. What is the Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign? The Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign is envisaged as… Continue reading Govt. launches Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign
What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?” published in Indian Express on 24th July 2023. What is the News? Since April 2023, ocean temperatures have remained at record-high levels giving rise to Marine Heat Waves (MHWs) around the globe.… Continue reading What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?
ASEAN, a persistence with dialogue, on a trodden path
Source– The post is based on the article “ASEAN, a persistence with dialogue, on a trodden path” published in “The Hindu” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus : GS 2- Regional groupings and agreements Relevance: ASEAN News- The 56th Foreign Ministers Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the post-ministerial conferences and other related regional… Continue reading ASEAN, a persistence with dialogue, on a trodden path
Achieve road efficiency at minimal privacy risk
Source– The post is based on the article “Achieve road efficiency at minimal privacy risk” published in the “mint” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus : GS2- Government policies and interventions. GS3- Infrastructure Relevance: Issues related to road transport News – The ministry of road transport and highways is planning to implement a toll collection system… Continue reading Achieve road efficiency at minimal privacy risk
An avoidable controversy over sample surveys
Source– The post is based on the article “An avoidable controversy over sample surveys” published in “The Hindu” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government policies and interventions Relevance: Issues related to government statistical exercise News- An article recently raised doubts on the soundness of data collection procedures of some of the surveys such as… Continue reading An avoidable controversy over sample surveys
Is there a rural bias in national surveys
Source: The post is based on the article “Is there a rural bias in national surveys?” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions Relevance: concerns associated with national surveys News: A panel headed by Pronab Sen, a former chief statistician of India, was recently formed by the Indian… Continue reading Is there a rural bias in national surveys
