Explained: How gender equal is India as per the 2022 Global Gender Gap Index?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: How gender equal is India as per the 2022 Global Gender Gap Index?” published in Indian Express on 14th July 2022 What is the News? Global Gender Gap Index, 2022 has been released. What is the Global Gender Gap Index? Released by: World Economic Forum(WEF) Purpose:… Continue reading Explained: How gender equal is India as per the 2022 Global Gender Gap Index?

Explained: What India’s first HPV vaccine could mean for fight against cervical cancer

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What India’s first HPV vaccine could mean for fight against cervical cancer” published in Indian Express on 13th July 2022 What is the News? The Serum Institute of India(SII)’s Vaccine “Cervavac” has received the Drugs Controller General of India’s(DGCI) approval for market authorisation. What is Cervavac?… Continue reading Explained: What India’s first HPV vaccine could mean for fight against cervical cancer

In diversity of candidates for UK’s next PM, a soft power lesson for India

Source: The post is based on an article “UK’s next PM, a soft power lesson for India” published in the Indian Express on 14th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations Relevance: Soft Power, Importance of Indian Diaspora News: At more than half of the contenders (Nadhim Zahawi, Rishi Sunak and others) racing to become… Continue reading In diversity of candidates for UK’s next PM, a soft power lesson for India

Explained: As Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde battle over Shiv Sena symbol, how will EC decide?

Source: This post is based on the article “Explained: As Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde battle over Shiv Sena symbol, how will EC decide?” published in The Indian Express on 14th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Polity Relevance: Political party symbol disputes and related issues News: Following the split led by Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Thackeray’s… Continue reading Explained: As Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde battle over Shiv Sena symbol, how will EC decide?

Approval for home-grown cervical cancer vaccine could be a game-changer

Source: This post is based on the article “Approval for home-grown cervical cancer vaccine could be a game-changer” published in The Indian Express on 14th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Health Relevance: Development of indigenous vaccine against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) News: Recently, the Drugs Controller General of India granted market authorisation to the Pune-based Serum… Continue reading Approval for home-grown cervical cancer vaccine could be a game-changer

Youth in India 2022 report: India’s demography at crossroads: Elderly may outnumber the youth

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s demography at crossroads: Elderly may outnumber the youth” published in the Indian Express on 13th July 2022. What is the News? ‘Youth in India 2022’ report was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. What are the key findings of the Youth in India 2022 report?… Continue reading Youth in India 2022 report: India’s demography at crossroads: Elderly may outnumber the youth

ICMR launches national registry to collect data, conduct research on multiple sclerosis

Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR launches national registry to collect data, conduct research on multiple sclerosis” published in Indian Express on 12th July 2022. What is the News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Monday launched a National registry of multiple sclerosis(MS) and the Indian Multiple Sclerosis and Allied Demyelinating… Continue reading ICMR launches national registry to collect data, conduct research on multiple sclerosis

Explained: Interpol’s ICSE initiative on child sex abuse, now joined by the CBI

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Interpol’s ICSE initiative on child sex abuse, now joined by the CBI” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2022. What is the News? India’s Central Bureau of Investigation has joined Interpol’s International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE) Initiative. What is the International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE)… Continue reading Explained: Interpol’s ICSE initiative on child sex abuse, now joined by the CBI

Somit Dasgupta writes: Bonn meet shows slim chance of action on climate change

Source: The post is based on an article “Bonn meets shows slim chance of action on climate change” published in the Indian Express on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Ecology and Environment Relevance: United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) COP27 News: Recently, representatives from more than 100 countries met at Bonn to hold preliminary… Continue reading Somit Dasgupta writes: Bonn meet shows slim chance of action on climate change

Explained: The bail law and Supreme Court call for reform

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: The bail law and Supreme Court call for reform” published in the Indian Express on 13th July 2022. What is the News? Recently, the Supreme Court underlined that “there is a pressing need” for reform in the law related to bail and called on the government to consider… Continue reading Explained: The bail law and Supreme Court call for reform

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