Source: The post is based on the article “The New Drugs Bill” published in The Business Standard on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance. News: The recently unveiled New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Bill, 2022, has left many issues unaddressed. History of laws associated with the AYUSH industry. 1940 – The parliament enacted the Drugs Act in 1940.… Continue reading The New Drugs Bill
[Kurukshetra August Summary] Agribusiness and Rural Industries – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India has 15 agro-climatic zones and varied types of soil conditions that are capable of growing a variety of crops. India is one of the top producers of milk, spices, pulses, tea, cashew, jute, rice, wheat, oilseeds, fruits and vegetables, sugarcane and cotton. With this vast agricultural backbone and increasing… Continue reading [Kurukshetra August Summary] Agribusiness and Rural Industries – Explained, pointwise
Mains Guidance Program (MGP) 2023 Cohort-6 | Registrations open | Enrol now
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that registrations are open in Cohort-6 of Mains Guidance Program (MGP) 2023. The program will commence from 31st August 2022 and will be available in both Online and Offline Mode.Students can attempt the test in Offline mode at ForumIAS Delhi, Patna & Hyderabad Centres. Over the past few years, the Mains Guidance Program at ForumIAS has produced… Continue reading Mains Guidance Program (MGP) 2023 Cohort-6 | Registrations open | Enrol now
India, Iran sign MoU for smooth movement of seafarers between both countries
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Iran sign MoU for smooth movement of seafarers between both countries” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2022. What is the News? India and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) mutually recognising certificates of competency in unlimited voyages of seafarers from both nations.… Continue reading India, Iran sign MoU for smooth movement of seafarers between both countries
Purslane: This common weed can offer drought-resistant crops
Source: The post is based on the article “This common weed can offer drought-resistant crops” published in Down To Earth on 8th August 2022. What is the News? A study has found that a common weed named “Portulaca oleracea”, commonly known as purslane, offers important clues about creating drought-tolerant crops in a world beset by… Continue reading Purslane: This common weed can offer drought-resistant crops
‘Kerala Savari’, India’s first online taxi service as a public option
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Kerala Savari’, India’s first online taxi service as a public option” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2022. What is the News? Kerala has soft launched ‘Kerala Savari’, the country’s first online taxi service owned by a State government. What is Kerala Savari? It is an… Continue reading ‘Kerala Savari’, India’s first online taxi service as a public option
Puros helmet: A breath of fresh air for bikers
Source: The post is based on the article “A breath of fresh air for bikers” published in PIB on 22nd August 2022. What is the News? A Delhi Based Startup has developed a helmet called “Puros”. This helmet can help two-wheeler riders breathe clean air. What is Puros? Puros is an anti-pollution helmet that can… Continue reading Puros helmet: A breath of fresh air for bikers
Explained: Who was Pandurang Khankhoje, Ghadarite revolutionary and a hero of Mexico?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Who was Pandurang Khankhoje, Ghadarite revolutionary and a hero of Mexico?” published in Indian Express on 23rd August 2022. What is the News? Lok Sabha Speaker will be travelling to Mexico where he will unveil statues of Swami Vivekananda and Maharashtra-born freedom fighter and agriculturalist Pandurang… Continue reading Explained: Who was Pandurang Khankhoje, Ghadarite revolutionary and a hero of Mexico?
Improving rice yield with an additional gene
Source: The post is based on the article “Improving rice yield with an additional gene” published in The Hindu on 20th August 2022. What is the News? Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences have discovered a way to boost the yield of rice crops by up to 40%. What did the Chinese Scientists… Continue reading Improving rice yield with an additional gene
Hunger Stones: Carved in stone: What are these warning signs that Europe’s drought has revealed
Source: The post is based on the article “Carved in stone: What are these warning signs that Europe’s drought has revealed” published in Down To Earth on 18th August 2022. What is the News? Europe is suffering from the worst drought in half a millennium. Rivers have dried up so much that ‘hunger stones’ have… Continue reading Hunger Stones: Carved in stone: What are these warning signs that Europe’s drought has revealed
