Contents1 What is the news?2 The comparison between vaccine immunity and infection-induced immunity3 Does it mean vaccine is not needed?4 What should be the approach going forward? What is the news? Recent studies showed that immunity induced by Pfizer shot waned quickly. This led to comparisons between immunity induced by the vaccine shot and the… Continue reading The great immunity debate of vaccines vs infection antibodies
Merchants, companies can’t store card data from Jan 1: RBI
Contents1 What is the News?2 Reasons for RBI’s Ban on Storing card data3 What is the solution then?4 RBI’s Guidelines on Tokenization What is the News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has directed that no entity or merchant, other than card issuers and card networks, should store card details — or card-on-file (CoF) — from January… Continue reading Merchants, companies can’t store card data from Jan 1: RBI
Panel set up to draft Bill on drugs, cosmetics and medical devices
What is the News? The Union government has constituted a committee for framing legislation regarding new drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. About the Committee Headed by: The committee is headed by Drugs Controller General of India V.G. Somani. Mandate: To undertake pre-legislative consultations and examine the present Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940, examine previously framed Drugs… Continue reading Panel set up to draft Bill on drugs, cosmetics and medical devices
Banning Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is a VPN?3 What is the scale of VPN usage in India?4 Why the committee has recommended a ban?5 What are the potential implications of a ban?6 What are the issues/concerns associated with the ban?7 What should govt do, instead of a ban? Introduction A parliamentary standing committee on… Continue reading Banning Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) – Explained, pointwise
Jharkhand clears Bill for 75% quota for locals in private jobs
What is the News? The Jharkhand Assembly has passed the Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates in the Private Sector Bill, 2021. Must read: Job reservation in private sector for locals Key Provisions of the bill Reservation for Local Candidates: The Bill provides for 75% reservation to local residents in private sector jobs with… Continue reading Jharkhand clears Bill for 75% quota for locals in private jobs
Detecting Fragile X Syndrome
What is the News? In 2017, a man affected by autism underwent his first DNA blood test at the age of 40. He tested positive for Fragile X Syndrome (FXS). This shows the lack of awareness and appropriate training in diagnosing FXS. About Fragile X Syndrome Fragile X syndrome(FXS) is a genetic disorder. It is… Continue reading Detecting Fragile X Syndrome
Union Minister presents the 8th INSPIRE – MANAK Awards during a virtual ceremony
What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has presented the 8th INSPIRE – MANAK Awards during a virtual ceremony. About INSPIRE-MANAK Awards The INSPIRE-MANAK Awards is one of the components of the Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Scheme. Aim: To motivate students in the age group of 10-15… Continue reading Union Minister presents the 8th INSPIRE – MANAK Awards during a virtual ceremony
Government approves Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles
What is the News? The government of India has approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles. Must Read: About Production-Linked Incentive(PLI) Schemes About the PLI Scheme for textiles Objective: To attract investments in the production of in-demand textile products like man-made fibre (MMF) fabric, garments and technical textiles. To make Indian textiles more… Continue reading Government approves Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #123 : TCA Anant Board, Uttarakhand Home State, Traveling, Cooking Hobbies
Date of Interview: 3 September Board: TCA Anant sir Graduation: Bachelor in Physiotherapy Home State: Uttarakhand Hobbies: Traveling, Cooking North Indian food To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman Why Civil services( generalist ) after BPT( specialist)? How will you use this subject in administration? Why only North Indian cooking? Member 1… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #123 : TCA Anant Board, Uttarakhand Home State, Traveling, Cooking Hobbies
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #122 : Smita Nagraj Board, Kerala Home State, PSIR Optional,
Date of Interview: 03/09/21 Board: Smita Nagraj Background: Btech EEE Optional: Political Science and IR Home State: Kerala To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairperson Please tell me what you are currently doing. Have you started monitoring projects? What are the states assigned to you? What was the process of selection for… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #122 : Smita Nagraj Board, Kerala Home State, PSIR Optional,
