News: Researcher from Columbia University outlines the economic costs of human exposure to air pollution. What are the impacts of air pollution on human well-being? It includes both health outcomes and non-health outcomes Impact on health outcomes: PM 2.5 can affect the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Children, when exposed to air pollution during sensitive periods… Continue reading Air pollution impacts productivity. Mitigations generate economic gains
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A stimulating alliance
News: Finance Minister announced that the Centre will release over ₹95,000 crores in one stroke to States this month. The decision came after meeting with Chief Ministers and State Finance Ministers to discuss the state of the economy and to sustain the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Why was it required? The central policy fixes… Continue reading A stimulating alliance
Global challenges can be tackled in spite of great power rivalry
News: The Global Commission has issued a similar dire warning, as it was issued in 1972 through a study on ‘The Limits of Growth’. In its recent report, the Commission(group of eminent global citizens drawn from across the world), has highlighted the key challenges facing the world today. What does the report states about global… Continue reading Global challenges can be tackled in spite of great power rivalry
How SC verdict on real estate Act benefits homebuyers
News: Recently, The Supreme Court has ruled some changes in the Real Estate Regulatory Authority Act (RERA) to protect the interests of homebuyers. Read more: What SC order on RERA means for homebuyers What did the court rule on homebuyers recovering their investment? The Supreme court observed that, under Sec. 40 RERA 2016, the homebuyers… Continue reading How SC verdict on real estate Act benefits homebuyers
Union Minister inaugurates first of its kind, world’s most sophisticated, latest MRI facility at the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar, Haryana
What is the News? The Union Minister of Science and Technology has launched the first of its kind, latest and world’s most sophisticated MRI facility at the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) in Haryana’s Manesar. About the new MRI facility This machine can detect and quantify highly sensitive receptors and antioxidants from the brain which… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates first of its kind, world’s most sophisticated, latest MRI facility at the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar, Haryana
Govt school enrolments lower in 8 states compared to pre-pandemic period
What is the News? The 16th Annual Status of Education Report(ASER) was recently released by Pratham Education Foundation. Must Read: ASER Survey and issues in school education – Explained, pointwise What is the major finding of the report? There was an increase in enrolment in Government Schools. Around 70.3% of children in India enrolled in… Continue reading Govt school enrolments lower in 8 states compared to pre-pandemic period
Explained: The process for repealing a law
Contents1 What is the News?2 What do you mean by Repealing the Law?3 How can the Government repeal a law?4 What is the process for repealing a law? What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced that the three contentious farm laws would be repealed. The process of repealing the laws will take place… Continue reading Explained: The process for repealing a law
Explained: CCI market study on pharma sector
What is the News? Competition Commission of India (CCI) has released a report titled ‘Market Study on the Pharmaceutical Sector in India: Key Findings and Observations’. What are the key findings of the report? Pharmaceutical Sector: Globally, India ranks 3rd in terms of pharmaceutical production by volume and 13th by value. Out of Pocket Expenditure(OOPE):… Continue reading Explained: CCI market study on pharma sector
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate IFSCA’s InFinity Forum on 3rd December 2021
What is the news? The Indian Prime Minister will inaugurate the “InFinity Forum”, a 2-day thought leadership Forum on FinTech on 3rd December 2021. For the forum, a dedicated Website and Agenda for the InFinity Forum was launched recently. About the InFinity Forum InFinity Forum is IFSCA’s flagship financial technology and global thought leadership event.… Continue reading Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate IFSCA’s InFinity Forum on 3rd December 2021
Central forces, state cops require better coordination: Shah
What is the news? Recently, the Home Minister inaugurated the three-day annual conference of police chiefs in Lucknow. This is the 56th DGP/IGP conference. About the 56th DGP/IGP conference Since 2014, the DGP/IGP has been held outside Delhi, with the Prime Minister and home minister leading the deliberations. The DGP meet this year is being… Continue reading Central forces, state cops require better coordination: Shah
