Safe across borders: On Unified Payments Interface-PayNow link

Source: This post is based on the article “Safe across borders”, published in The Hindu on 24th feb. 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Money and Banking. News: Recently, India and Singapore enabled faster transfer of remittances between both countries by enabling integration of Unified Payments Interface(UPI) with Singapore’s PayNow. Read more The daily transaction… Continue reading Safe across borders: On Unified Payments Interface-PayNow link

New delivery mechanisms for genetic therapy will do us good

Source– The post is based on the article “New delivery mechanisms for genetic therapy will do us good” published in the mint on 24th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of biotechnology Relevance: Regulatory system of drugs in India News- A biotech company called Aera Therapeutics has unveiled a type of protein nanoparticle… Continue reading New delivery mechanisms for genetic therapy will do us good

Can a centralized regulation help drug quality?

Source– The post is based on the article “Can a centralised regulation help drug quality?” published in the mint on 24th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Regulatory system of drugs in India News- The Central government is planning to centralise drug regulation. Contents1 What is the current regulatory landscape?2 What is the… Continue reading Can a centralized regulation help drug quality?

A case that scans the working of the anti-defection law

Source– The post is based on the article “A case that scans the working of the anti-defection law” published in The Hindu on 24th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Parliament Relevance: Issues related to political defections News- SC of India is presently hearing a set of cases related to political events in Maharashtra last year, when… Continue reading A case that scans the working of the anti-defection law

India’s R&D estimates are an incomplete picture

Source– The post is based on the article “India’s R&D estimates are an incomplete picture” published in The Hindu on 24th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Issues related to R&D in India News- India’s research and development expenditure ­GDP ratio of 0.7% is very low when compared to major economies. It is… Continue reading India’s R&D estimates are an incomplete picture

Domestic Manufacturing of APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients): Status, Challenges and Solutions – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the APIs?3 What is the current status of APIs manufacturing in India?4 What are the challenges faced in manufacturing APIs in India?5 Why are the reasons for China’s Competitiveness in Manufacturing of APIs?6 What steps have been taken by Government to promote manufacturing of APIs in India?7… Continue reading Domestic Manufacturing of APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients): Status, Challenges and Solutions – Explained, pointwise

India can become a biodiversity champion

Source– The post is based on the article “India can become a biodiversity champion” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Biodiversity conservation News- Biodiversity is essential to the future of this planet. The importance of our planet’s biodiversity was strongly articulated at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Montreal.… Continue reading India can become a biodiversity champion

The difficulty with renewables

Source– The post is based on the article “The difficulty with renewables” published in The Indian Express on 23rd February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Energy Relevance: Renewable energy and related issues News- The target of having 500 GW of non-fossil generating capacity by 2030 may look impressive. But, it may prove to be elusive unless we… Continue reading The difficulty with renewables

India must update its security strategy and shed obsession with Pakistan

Source– The post is based on the article “India must update its security strategy and shed obsession with Pakistan” published in The Indian Express on 23rd February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance: National security framework of India News- The article explains the need for national security strategy for the 21st century. What are issues with… Continue reading India must update its security strategy and shed obsession with Pakistan

India at a crossroads: Reduce the risks of economic concentration

Source: The post is based on the article “India at a crossroads: Reduce the risks of economic concentration” published in Live Mint on 23rd February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: protectionists policies adopted by India News: Many policies have been implemented by the government to make India one of the most important countries in… Continue reading India at a crossroads: Reduce the risks of economic concentration

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