What is the News? The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has launched the nationwide expansion of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. About Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine(PCV) Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is given to prevent pneumococcal disease. Pneumococcal disease refers to any illness… Continue reading Union Minister launches Nationwide expansion of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) under the Universal Immunization Programme(UIP)
Union Health Minister launches the Sixth Edition of National Formulary of India (NFI)
What is the News? The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has launched the Sixth Edition of the National Formulary of India (NFI). About National Formulary of India(NFI) Published by: Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission(IPC) Aim: To promote rational use of medicines in the country. Significance: The NFI will be very beneficial for Clinicians and Healthcare… Continue reading Union Health Minister launches the Sixth Edition of National Formulary of India (NFI)
DRDO & IAF jointly flight test Long-Range Bomb successfully
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) have jointly flight-tested Long-Range Bomb(LRB). What is a Long Range Bomb(LRB)? Long Range Bomb is India’s first indigenously-developed guided bomb.It will be used to attack land-based targets at a long-range with greater accuracy. Developed by: It has been designed and developed by… Continue reading DRDO & IAF jointly flight test Long-Range Bomb successfully
NITI Aayog Releases Report on ‘Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle’
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key Findings of the report?3 What should be done to cover the missing middle?4 What are the other Suggestions in the Report? What is the News? Niti Aayog has released a report titled ‘Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle’. What are the key Findings of the report?… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases Report on ‘Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle’
Run-up to COP26: Wonder rice may help reduce emissions, offer good yield
Contents1 What is the news?2 Why were new varieties developed?3 What are key features of the new varieties being developed?4 At which locations the newly developed varieties are being tested? What is the news? Scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Manila have come up with new DSR rice varieties. Must Read: What… Continue reading Run-up to COP26: Wonder rice may help reduce emissions, offer good yield
Launching ceremony of TUSHIL – P1135.6 follow on Frigate (Ex-Russia)
What is the News? The 7th Indian Navy Frigate of P1135.6 class was launched at Yantar Shipyard, Russia. The ship is formally named as ‘Tushil’-a Sanskrit word meaning Protector Shield. The construction of ships is based on an Inter-Governmental Agreement between the India and Russian Federation for construction of two ships of Project 1135.6 ships… Continue reading Launching ceremony of TUSHIL – P1135.6 follow on Frigate (Ex-Russia)
Facebook deploys hardly any resources in India to tackle misinformation. This must change
Synopsis: Social media platforms in India are being used to spread hate against minorities and to serve petty political ends. Moreover, platforms like Facebook are not taking serious steps to address these issues as clear by the recent revelations. Introduction Since 2016, Facebook has been under the scanner for its alleged involvement in encouraging fake… Continue reading Facebook deploys hardly any resources in India to tackle misinformation. This must change
Cities and climate change: why low-rise buildings are the future – not skyscrapers
Synopsis: The plan of urban architecture for accommodating more people needs a change. The new research model offers solutions to both infrastructure and climate. Contents1 Introduction2 What was the study and its findings?3 Why building design is a critical element?4 What are the various issues with the present building design frameworks? Introduction More than 50%… Continue reading Cities and climate change: why low-rise buildings are the future – not skyscrapers
[Yojana October Summary] The Himalayan Floods – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the reasons for an increase in the Himalayan floods?3 What are the challenges in forecasting the Himalayan floods?4 What can be done to mitigate the Himalayan floods? Introduction Rivers originating in the Himalayas are the lifeline for one-fifth of the global population. The two syntaxes of this… Continue reading [Yojana October Summary] The Himalayan Floods – Explained, pointwise
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – October, 2021 – 4th week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – October 2021 – Fourth week Click on the following link to download Download The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current affairs quiz consists of 10 questions based on the daily… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – October, 2021 – 4th week
