Court allows stem cell therapy for two autistic kids: What is this treatment? Can it be used to treat autism?

Source: The post is based on the article “Court allows stem cell therapy for two autistic kids: What is this treatment? Can it be used to treat autism?”  published in Indian Express on 2nd September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Stem Cells?3 What are the different types of Stem Cells?4 How are… Continue reading Court allows stem cell therapy for two autistic kids: What is this treatment? Can it be used to treat autism?

Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: The current talk of decolonisation is about an exclusionary political agenda

Source– The post is based on the article “Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: The current talk of decolonisation is about an exclusionary political agenda” published in the “The Indian Express” on 1st September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity News– The article explains the decolonisation concept being prompted by the current Indian establishment and issues related to it.… Continue reading Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: The current talk of decolonisation is about an exclusionary political agenda

40 per cent elephant corridors report increase in use

Source: The post is based on the article “40 per cent elephant corridors report increase in use”  published in New Indian Express 31st August 2023 What is the News? Elephant Corridors of India 2023 report has been released. The report has been prepared by Project Elephant with technical support from the Wildlife Institute of India.… Continue reading 40 per cent elephant corridors report increase in use

Omission of disability-related questions from NFHS-6 shows that disability remains misunderstood

Source: The post is based on the article “Omission of disability-related questions from NFHS-6 shows that disability remains misunderstood”  published in Indian Express 1st September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Family Health Survey(NFHS)?3 When was disability related questions included in the NFHS Survey?4 Why has NFHS-6 decided to omit disability-related… Continue reading Omission of disability-related questions from NFHS-6 shows that disability remains misunderstood

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla writes: Parliament has created an elegant symphony of democracy, that rises above the occasional

Source– The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla writes: Parliament has created an elegant symphony of democracy, that rises above the occasional” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament News– The article explains the roots of Parliamentary democracy in India, and the role played by… Continue reading Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla writes: Parliament has created an elegant symphony of democracy, that rises above the occasional

Omission of disability-related questions from NFHS-6 shows that disability remains misunderstood

Source– The post is based on the article “Omission of disability-related questions from NFHS-6 shows that disability remains misunderstood” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance: Issues related to disability News– In May, the government decided to omit disability-related questions from the sixth round of… Continue reading Omission of disability-related questions from NFHS-6 shows that disability remains misunderstood

BRICS is bigger now. Is it better too?

Source– The post is based on the article “BRICS is bigger now. Is it better too?” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Regional and global groupings Relevance: BRICS News– Leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa took a call last week to expand the BRICS grouping from five… Continue reading BRICS is bigger now. Is it better too?

Ahead of GDP data release today, growth trends, outlook

Source: The post is based on the article “Ahead of GDP data release today, growth trends, outlook” published in The Indian Express on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About GDP forecast of the first quarter for FY 2023-24 News: The National Statistical Office (NSO) will release the official… Continue reading Ahead of GDP data release today, growth trends, outlook

Vikram Patel on TB among the vulnerable: When food is a vaccine

Source– The post is based on the article “Vikram Patel on TB among the vulnerable: When food is a vaccine” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Issues – Issues related to development and management of health News– Recently, RATIONS study, describing the results of research addressing the… Continue reading Vikram Patel on TB among the vulnerable: When food is a vaccine

India’s G20 presidency: Financing the green transition

Source– The post is based on the article “India’s G20 presidency: Financing the green transition” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News– The article deals with the issue of climate finance. What are challenges in regard to climate finance at global level? The current commitments made by developed nations… Continue reading India’s G20 presidency: Financing the green transition

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