H9N2: Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring outbreak of H9N2 and clusters of respiratory illness in children in China

Source: The post is based on the article “H9N2: Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring outbreak of H9N2 and clusters of respiratory illness in children in China” published in “PIB” on 24th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring the reported outbreak of H9N2 cases and clusters of respiratory… Continue reading H9N2: Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring outbreak of H9N2 and clusters of respiratory illness in children in China

Casgevy: How gene therapy will revolutionize treatment of sickle cell disease

Source: The post is based on the article “Casgevy: How gene therapy will revolutionize treatment of sickle cell disease” published in “Indian Express” on 25th November 2023 Why in the News? The UK drug regulator has approved a gene therapy called Casgevy for the cure of sickle cell disease and thalassaemia. What is Casgevy? Specifications… Continue reading Casgevy: How gene therapy will revolutionize treatment of sickle cell disease

Deed of familial association- Sushma vs Commissioner of Police judgement

Source– This post is based on the article “Same-sex couples: A judge to the rescue” published in “The Hindu” on 23 November 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to come up with a procedure for registering the deed of familial association to recognise the rights… Continue reading Deed of familial association- Sushma vs Commissioner of Police judgement

Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) Platform

Source– This post is based on the article “What is the new Investor Risk Reduction Access platform, and how it stands to benefit investors” published in “The Indian Express” on 24th November 2023. Why in the News? SEBI has launched the Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) platform, jointly developed by India’s stock exchanges. It will… Continue reading Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) Platform

Green Hydrogen Electrolyzer

Source- This post is based on the article “Finland, India discuss hydrogen electrolyzer production in India” published in “Live mint” on 23 November 2023. Why in the News? Finland and India recently discussed manufacturing green hydrogen electrolyzer in India. What is Green Hydrogen Electrolyzer? What is it? 1. A normal Hydrogen Electrolyzer is an electrochemical… Continue reading Green Hydrogen Electrolyzer

Social Audit under MGNREGS

Source– This post is based on the article “MGNREGS audit crosses 50% local bodies in just six States” published in “The Hindu” on 23 November 2023. Why in the News? Based on data from the Management Information System (MIS) on Social Audit of Union Ministry of Rural Development, it was found that only 6 states… Continue reading Social Audit under MGNREGS

Governor holds no veto power over Bills says Supreme Court

Source- This post is based on the article “Governor holds no veto power over Bills, says Supreme Court” published in “The Hindu” on 23 November 2023. Why in the News? The Supreme Court has held that a Governor, in case he withholds assent to a Bill, should return the bill to the legislature for reconsideration.… Continue reading Governor holds no veto power over Bills says Supreme Court

Kyasanur forest disease: Study confirms its presence in 2 more Karnataka districts

Source: The post is based on the article “Kyasanur forest disease: Study confirms its presence in 2 more Karnataka districts” published in “Indian Express” on 22nd November 2023 Why in the News? A study by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Virology (NIV) has for the first time confirmed… Continue reading Kyasanur forest disease: Study confirms its presence in 2 more Karnataka districts

Houthi Rebels: India-bound cargo ship hijacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea

Source: The post is based on the article “Houthi Rebels: India-bound cargo ship hijacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea” published in “Livemint” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? An India-bound cargo ship named Galaxy Leader was hijacked in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Who are Houthis? 1) The Houthis are… Continue reading Houthi Rebels: India-bound cargo ship hijacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea

Ministry of Steel meets to discuss first ever initiative to introduce labeling and branding of steel sector’s products

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Steel meets to discuss first ever initiative to introduce labeling and branding of steel sector’s products” published in “PIB” on 23rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Consultative Committee meeting for the Ministry of Steel has discussed the progress on the Initiative to introduce… Continue reading Ministry of Steel meets to discuss first ever initiative to introduce labeling and branding of steel sector’s products

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