Source: The post is based on the article “DRESS Syndrome: Painkiller Meftal can have adverse reactions; govt issues drug safety alert” published in “Business Standard” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has warned about risks linked to the painkiller Meftal. They have cautioned about possible harmful reactions with… Continue reading DRESS Syndrome: Painkiller Meftal can have adverse reactions; govt issues drug safety alert
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Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover
Source: The post is based on the article “Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover” published in “The Hindu” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have released a study on the natural vegetation cover in the Cauvery basin. What are the… Continue reading Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover
Operation Storm Makers II: Cases of human trafficking victims being forced to commit cybercrimes on the rise
Source: The post is based on the article “Operation Storm Makers II: Cases of human trafficking victims being forced to commit cybercrimes on the rise” published in “The Hindu” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? Interpol has conducted a major operation called Operation Storm Makers II. What is Operation Storm Makers II? Specifications… Continue reading Operation Storm Makers II: Cases of human trafficking victims being forced to commit cybercrimes on the rise
India to host 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference in New Delhi
Source– This post is based on the article “India to host 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference in New Delhi” published in “PIB” on 9th December 2023. Why in the News? India is going to host the 27th World Investment Conference (WIC) in New Delhi. What is World Investment Conference (WIC)? Specification Details What is it?… Continue reading India to host 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference in New Delhi
Urban Flood Mitigation Project
Source– This post is based on the article “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approves the first urban flood mitigation project of Rs. 561.29 crore, NDMF, for Integrated Urban Flood Management activities for Chennai Basin Project” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Shri Narendra Modi has approved the India’s first… Continue reading Urban Flood Mitigation Project
Guyana and Venezuela Conflict
Source– This post is based on the article “Dissecting the discord between Guyana and Venezuela: Conflagration or pacification?” published in “DownToEarth” on 8th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently Venezuela held a nonbinding referendum to strengthen the nation’s century-old claim to the oil-rich Essequibo territory governed by Guyana. What is the dispute between Guyana… Continue reading Guyana and Venezuela Conflict
Early Warnings for All
Source– This post is based on the article “Early Warnings for All” published on the website of United Nations. Why in the News? This article discusses the aim and benefits of Early Warnings for All initiative. What is Early Warnings for All Initiative? 1) The “Early Warnings for All” initiative is a groundbreaking effort to… Continue reading Early Warnings for All
Lyfgenia and Casgevy: U.S FDA approves gene therapies for sickle cell disease
Source: The post is based on the article “Lyfgenia and Casgevy: U.S FDA approves gene therapies for sickle cell disease” published in “The Hindu” on 9th December 2023 Why in the News? The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a pair of gene therapies named Lyfgenia and Casgevy for the treatment of sickle… Continue reading Lyfgenia and Casgevy: U.S FDA approves gene therapies for sickle cell disease
Santiago Network
Source– This post is based on the article “COP28 diary (December 6): Santiago Network draft adopted; scientists promote tech to curb methane emissions” published in “DownToEarth” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? The draft text on the Santiago Network has been adopted at COP28. What is Santiago network? 1) The Santiago Network was… Continue reading Santiago Network
Ecological Impact of Biofortified Seeds
Source– This post is based on the article “Ecological Impact of Biofortified Seeds” published in “PIB” on 8th December 2023. Why in the News? The article has provided an overview on the various benefits of biofortified varieties and the initiatives taken to promote bio-fortified varieties. What is Biofortification? 1) Biofortification is the process of improving… Continue reading Ecological Impact of Biofortified Seeds
