Source: The post is based on the article “Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary: NTCA recommends declaring Nugu as a core critical area of Bandipur” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd November 2023 Why in the News? The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has recommended to the authorities that the Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary be declared as the core… Continue reading Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary: NTCA recommends declaring Nugu as a core critical area of Bandipur
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Commission on Social Connection launched by WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “Commission on Social Connection launched by WHO” published in “WHO” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a Commission on Social Connection. What is the Commission on Social Connection? Specifications Details Launched by World Health Organization (WHO) Aim 1)… Continue reading Commission on Social Connection launched by WHO
International Sugar Organisation (ISO): India chairs it for 2024
Source: The post is based on the article “International Sugar Organisation (ISO): India chairs it for 2024” published in “PIB” on 24th November 2023 Why in the News? International Sugar Organisation (ISO) has announced that India will chair the organization for 2024. What is the International Sugar Organisation (ISO)? Specifications Details Type Intergovernmental body Established… Continue reading International Sugar Organisation (ISO): India chairs it for 2024
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): To beat China, India must engage with APEC
Source: The post is based on the article “Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC):To beat China, India must engage with APEC” published in “Indian Express” on 24th November 2023 Why in the News? The 30th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 summit was held in San Francisco, USA. The US hosted APEC after a gap of 12… Continue reading Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): To beat China, India must engage with APEC
Ionosphere: Reflection of Earthquake Source Process in the Ionosphere could pave way for deciphering earthquake precursors using space-based observations
Source: The post is based on the article “Ionosphere: Reflection of Earthquake Source Process in the Ionosphere could pave way for deciphering earthquake precursors using space-based observations” published in “PIB” on 24th November 2023 Why in the News? Scientists from Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) have found that the earthquake processes have an impact on… Continue reading Ionosphere: Reflection of Earthquake Source Process in the Ionosphere could pave way for deciphering earthquake precursors using space-based observations
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
