Introduced: Rajya Sabha (15th Sep 2020) Passed: Rajya Sabha (16th Mar 2021) Passed: Lok Sabha (24th Mar 2021) Present Status: Assent granted. Converted to an Act. About National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions [NCAHP] Bill, 2020 Objective: The Bill seeks to regulate and standardize the education and practice of allied and healthcare professionals. Ministry: Health… Continue reading The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Bill, 2020
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India should Ensure Climate Justice in Net Zero Target Debate
Synopsis: India needs to propose an alternative formulation that ensures Climate Justice in achieving the ‘net-zero target’. Background Recently, the United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate visited India. Both sides discussed briefly about their cooperation on climate change and strategy for long term priorities and long-term targets. Also, S. President Joe Biden’s ‘Leaders’ Summit… Continue reading India should Ensure Climate Justice in Net Zero Target Debate
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | April 14 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Daily Current Affairs For UPSC Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2453]
India’s vaccination strategy needs a course correction
Synopsis: India’s vaccination strategy lacks a few important steps and needs immediate action. Introduction: Recently the Drug Controller General of India formally approved another vaccine candidate(Sputnik V). This vaccine is approved under emergency use authorisation. India’s vaccination strategy: So far, India’s vaccination strategy relied almost entirely on Covishield. The other vaccine Covaxin so far has… Continue reading India’s vaccination strategy needs a course correction
Issues and Challenges facing BIMSTEC Organisation
Synopsis: Recently, the 17th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting held. In this article, we will discuss the progress, issues, and challenges concerning the BIMSTEC organisation. Contents1 Background2 About BIMSTEC3 What were the opportunities missed out in the recent ministerial meeting?4 What are the issues that are hampering the progressive development of BIMSTEC? Background Recently, the 17th BIMSTEC… Continue reading Issues and Challenges facing BIMSTEC Organisation
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 14, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Bill, 20202 India’s vaccination strategy needs a course correction3 Issues in the MTP Amendment Bill4 Issues and Challenges facing BIMSTEC Organisation5 India should Ensure Climate Justice in Net Zero Target Debate6… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 14, 2021
Issue of Nuclear Waste pollution – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What is Nuclear Waste?3 Current Scenario4 Arguments supporting the release:5 Impact of releasing radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean6 Nuclear Waste Disposal in India:7 Concerns associated with Nuclear Waste8 Suggestions9 Conclusion Introduction The establishment of nuclear plants happened as an alternative to thermal power stations due to their low carbon footprint. However, a… Continue reading Issue of Nuclear Waste pollution – Explained, Pointwise
India will move towards mandatory “gold hallmarking”
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Gold hallmarking?3 Key Features of Gold Hallmarking:4 Benefits of Gold Hallmarking: What is the News? The government said that it is fully prepared to implement the mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts from June 1, 2021. What is Gold hallmarking? Gold hallmarking is a purity certification of… Continue reading India will move towards mandatory “gold hallmarking”
What is a “Currency Chest”?
What is the News? A Private Security Guard in Chandigarh has stolen Rs 4 crore from a Currency Chest of Axis Bank. What is a Currency Chest? Firstly, A currency chest is a place where the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stocks the money meant for banks and ATMs. Secondly, Administered by: The RBI administers… Continue reading What is a “Currency Chest”?
WHO guidelines to control Transmission of “Zoonotic Diseases”
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO), World Organization for Animal Health and United Nations Environment Programme jointly released guidelines to control “Zoonotic Diseases” for governments. Guidelines ask to reduce the risk of transmission of zoonotic pathogens to humans in food production and marketing chains. What are Zoonotic Diseases? Zoonosis is an infectious disease… Continue reading WHO guidelines to control Transmission of “Zoonotic Diseases”
