Source- This post is based on the article “55% of patients were prescribed antibiotics for preventive indications, 45% for therapeutic indications: NCDC survey” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Health released results of survey conducted by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), mapping patients for… Continue reading NCDC survey: 55% of patients given antibiotics only as a preventive measure
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CO2 levels to identify habitability of planets
Source– This post is based on the article “CO2 levels in planet atmosphere could be a sign of its habitability: study” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? A recent study by a team of researchers suggests that lower levels of CO2 in a planet’s atmosphere may indicate the presence… Continue reading CO2 levels to identify habitability of planets
Eurasian Otter Spotted at Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala
Source: This post on Eurasian Otter has been created on the article “Eurasian Otter spotted in Kerala” published in Times of India on 31st December 2023. Why in News? Recently, Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) was spotted for the first time in Kerala. They were found at Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Idukki. What is Eurasian Otter?… Continue reading Eurasian Otter Spotted at Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala
Savitribai Phule
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Savitribai Phule Jayanti 2024: Celebrating India’s first woman teacher ”published in “Business Standard” on 3rd January 2024. Why in news? January 3, 2024, marks the 193rd birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule. Who is Savitribai Phule? 1) Savitribai Phule, a Dalit woman from the Mali community, was born… Continue reading Savitribai Phule
Chamelion Trojan Malware
Source: The post on Chameleon Trojan Malware has been created on the article “New Android malware can steal your password by disabling fingerprint and face unlock” published in “The Indian Express” on 27th December 2023. Why in news? Cybersecurity researchers have identified a powerful variant of the notorious ‘Chameleon Trojan’ malware’, presenting a significant threat to users… Continue reading Chamelion Trojan Malware
SC Report Reveals Absence of Women’s Toilets in 20% of District Courts Nationwide
Source- This post is based on the article “One-fifth of district courts in country lack separate toilets for women, says SC report” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? Recent Supreme Court Report ‘State of the Judiciary‘ highlights the absence of women’s restrooms in almost 20% of District Court complexes… Continue reading SC Report Reveals Absence of Women’s Toilets in 20% of District Courts Nationwide
Gangster Goldy Brar Designated as a Terrorist under UAPA
Sources- This post is based on the article “Gangster Goldy Brar declared designated terrorist under UAPA: What this means” published in “The Indian Express” on 2 January 2024. Why in the News? The Centre has declared Gangster Goldy Brar a designated terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Who is a ‘Terrorist’? The UAPA… Continue reading Gangster Goldy Brar Designated as a Terrorist under UAPA
RBI’s Revised Guidelines for Customers with Inoperative and Unclaimed Accounts
Source– This post is based on the article “Inoperative & unclaimed accounts: How will the RBI’s revised guidelines benefit customers?” published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised guidelines for classifying accounts and deposits as inoperative accounts and unclaimed deposits by banks.… Continue reading RBI’s Revised Guidelines for Customers with Inoperative and Unclaimed Accounts
Free Movement Regime to end at Myanmar border
Source- This post is based on the article “Free Movement Regime to end at Myanmar border” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd January 2024. Why in the News? The Union government is poised to terminate the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Myanmar border. What is Free Movement Regime (FMR) with Myanmar? 1) The FMR… Continue reading Free Movement Regime to end at Myanmar border
DESERT CYCLONE: India-UAE Joint Military Exercise
Source– This post is based on the article “India-UAE Joint Military Exercise ‘DESERT CYCLONE’ commences in Rajasthan” published in “PIB” on 2nd January 2024. Why in the News? A 45-member UAE Land Forces group has arrived in India for the inaugural India-UAE Joint Military Exercise, ‘DESERT CYCLONE.’ What is ‘DESERT CYCLONE’? Aspect Details What is… Continue reading DESERT CYCLONE: India-UAE Joint Military Exercise
