Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is a derecho, a storm that turned the sky green in the US?” published in The Economic Times on 9th July 2022. What is the News? States in the US were hit by a storm system called a Derecho storm. As the storm hit these… Continue reading Explained: What is a derecho, a storm that turned the sky green in the US?
Explained: What is ARYABHAT-1, Developed-In-India chipsets that help AI apps run better and faster
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is ARYABHAT-1, Developed-In-India chipsets that help AI apps run better and faster” published in Firstpost on 7th July 2022 What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science or IISc have developed an analogue chipset called ARYABHAT-1. What is ARYABHAT-1? Full-Form: ARYABHAT-1 stands… Continue reading Explained: What is ARYABHAT-1, Developed-In-India chipsets that help AI apps run better and faster
Ministry of Women and Child Development issues Guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Women and Child Development issues Guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme” published in PIB on 7th July 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has issued Guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme. What is Mission Vatsalya? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Women and… Continue reading Ministry of Women and Child Development issues Guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme
Regulation of medical devices: Draft Bill suggests separate expert group, check on online pharmacies
Source: The post is based on the article “Regulation of medical devices: Draft Bill suggests separate expert group, check on online pharmacies” published in Indian Express on 10th July 2022 Present Status: Open for public comments. What is the News? The Union Health Ministry has released the new draft ‘Drug, Medical Devices, and Cosmetics Bill-2022’.… Continue reading Regulation of medical devices: Draft Bill suggests separate expert group, check on online pharmacies
Union Minister inaugurates India’s first ever Animal Health Summit
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister inaugurates India’s first ever Animal Health Summit” published in PIB on 9th July 2022 What is the News? Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has inaugurated the first India Animal Health Summit 2022. What is the India Animal Health Summit 2022? Organized by:… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates India’s first ever Animal Health Summit
Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant
Source: The post is based on the article “Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant” published in PIB on 10th July 2022 What is the News? India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC-1), INS Vikrant has successfully completed the fourth and final phase of sea trials. What is INS Vikrant? INS Vikrant is India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier(IAC-1). Designed… Continue reading Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant
Explained: What are cloudbursts, and why they occur more in places like Amarnath
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are cloudbursts, and why they occur more in places like Amarnath” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2022 What is the News? Sudden highly-localized rains in Amarnath, Jammu and Kashmir have caused flooding and led to the deaths of at least 16 people. People… Continue reading Explained: What are cloudbursts, and why they occur more in places like Amarnath
Twitter’s petition on Section 69A of the IT Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Twitter’s petition on Section 69A of the IT Act” published in The Hindu on 11th July 2022 What is the News? Twitter has moved the Karnataka High Court seeking to set aside multiple blocking orders of the Central government. According to Twitter, blocking orders were procedurally and… Continue reading Twitter’s petition on Section 69A of the IT Act
IPBES Report: Findings, Concerns and Suggestions – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Convention on Biological Diversity defines ‘sustainable use’ as the use of components of biological diversity in a way and at a rate that does not lead to the long-term decline of biological diversity. This would help in maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and… Continue reading IPBES Report: Findings, Concerns and Suggestions – Explained, pointwise
What ails the current approach to Ayurveda
Source: The post is based on the article “What ails the current approach to Ayurveda” published in The Hindu on 11th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: Issues associated with Ayurveda. News: Ayurveda has been in practice for close to three millennia. Even today, India’s… Continue reading What ails the current approach to Ayurveda
