Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act

Source- This post on Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act has been created based on the article “Supreme Court Stays Ayush Ministry’s Notification That Omitted Prohibition On Ads Of Ayurvedic, Unani & Siddha Drugs Without Approval” published in “PIB” on 31st August 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court has recently put a hold on… Continue reading Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act

Resolve the military stand-off in eastern Ladakh

Source: The post resolve the military stand-off in eastern Ladakh has been created, based on the article “Express View: On Delhi and Beijing, a hint of hope” published in “Indian Express” on 31st August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- International Relations-India and its neighbourhood- relations. Context:  The article discusses the ongoing talks between… Continue reading Resolve the military stand-off in eastern Ladakh

Women Safety in India’s Aviation Industry

Source-This post on Women Safety in India’s Aviation Industry has been by merging the articles “Women-only airline seats won’t solve problem of male misbehaviour  and What’s wrong if women want to escape Mr Space Hog on a flight? Published in “The Indian Express” on 30 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies… Continue reading Women Safety in India’s Aviation Industry

Northern Bald Ibis

Source- This post on Northern Bald Ibis has been created based on the article “How conservationists are helping once-extinct birds find lost migration routes” published in “Indian Express” on 30th August 2024. Why in News? The Waldrapp, also known as the Northern Bald Ibis, has been on the brink of extinction over the past few… Continue reading Northern Bald Ibis

PMLA’s Draconian Provisions

Source-This post on PMLA’s Draconian Provisions has been created based on the article “Bail for K Kavitha: Time to review PMLA’s draconian provisions” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Money-Laundering and its prevention. Context– Recent Supreme Court rulings emphasize that “bail is the rule, and jail is the exception”… Continue reading PMLA’s Draconian Provisions

ISRO’s Design of the Humanoid Skull for Gaganyaan

Source- This post on ISRO’s Design of the Humanoid Skull for Gaganyaan has been created based on the article “How ISRO designed humanoid skull which will be used in Gaganyaan” published in “Indian Express” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? ISRO’s uncrewed Gaganyaan mission in 2025 will feature a female half-humanoid named Vyomitra. Vyomitra’s… Continue reading ISRO’s Design of the Humanoid Skull for Gaganyaan

Increasing violence against female caregivers in India

Source: The post increasing violence against female caregivers in India has been created, based on the article “In Good Faith: How to ensure that our boys grow into good men” published in “Indian Express” on 29th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the… Continue reading Increasing violence against female caregivers in India

Indian Criminal Law in the Digital Age

Source-This post on Indian Criminal Law in the Digital Age has been created based on the article “In new criminal codes, a missed opportunity” published in “The Indian Express” on 28 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2-Governance Context-The article points out that new criminal codes in India do not adequately address emerging digital crimes. As technology… Continue reading Indian Criminal Law in the Digital Age

Financial Inclusion and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

Source-This post on Financial Inclusion and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has been created based on the article “PM Jan Dhan Yojana has accelerated financial inclusion, reduced inequalities” published in “The Indian Express” on 28 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and… Continue reading Financial Inclusion and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

Fixed-Dose Combinations (FDCs)

Source- This post on Fixed-Dose Combinations (FDCs) has been created based on the article “What are combination drugs; why have 156 of them been banned?” published in “Indian Express” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? The government has banned 156 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, including popular medicines like Cheston Cold, used for colds and fever, and… Continue reading Fixed-Dose Combinations (FDCs)

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