Source-This post on Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme is based on the article “Centre accords AEO status to gem and jewellery sector” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) stated that the government has granted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status to the gem… Continue reading Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme
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India’s Chinese import bill up 2.3 times in 15 years
Source-This post on India’s Chinese import bill up 2.3 times in 15 years is based on the article “Up 2.3 times in 15 years, India’s Chinese import bill to rise further ” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? According to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).… Continue reading India’s Chinese import bill up 2.3 times in 15 years
Biohacking
Source-This post on Biohacking is based on the article “Biohacking and the race to become superhuman” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? The latest trend in biohacking has garnered widespread attention online, particularly after Bryan Johnson, the founder of KernelCo and Blueprint, announced his annual investment of $2 million to… Continue reading Biohacking
Accreditation by the GANHRI
Source-This post on Accreditation by the GANHRI is based on the article “NHRC accreditation status faces review in Geneva this week” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? The meeting of the Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA) of the UN-recognised Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) worldwide will be… Continue reading Accreditation by the GANHRI
Liquid Nitrogen For Preserving Food
Source-This post on Liquid Nitrogen For Preserving Food is based on the article “Liquid nitrogen can be used only to preserve food, stress food safety officials” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? The Food Safety department has issued an order on the use of liquid nitrogen used for preserving… Continue reading Liquid Nitrogen For Preserving Food
Curative Jurisdiction: Sounding the gavel on curative jurisdiction
Source: The post Curative Jurisdiction has been created, based on the article “Sounding the gavel on curative jurisdiction” published in “The Hindu” on 27th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Polity – Supreme Court News: The article discusses the Supreme Court of India’s use of “Curative Jurisdiction” to overturn a previous decision… Continue reading Curative Jurisdiction: Sounding the gavel on curative jurisdiction
Antihistamines
Source-This post on Antihistamines is based on the article “What are antihistamines?” published in “The Hindu” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? There has been an increase in the intake of antihistamines to treat health concerns. About Antihistamines 1. About Antihistamines: They are common drugs that can be purchased without a prescription. They are… Continue reading Antihistamines
Nephrotic Syndrome
Source- This post on Nephrotic Syndrome is based on the article “In search of skin lightening creams, kidneys take a hit” published in “The Hindu” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Researchers from Kerala have reported a series of cases from Malappuram district where the regular use of fairness creams has been linked to… Continue reading Nephrotic Syndrome
Decreasing trend in solar radiation for electricity in India
Source- This post on the Decreasing trend in solar radiation for electricity in India is based on the article “Study says solar radiation available for producing power falling in India” published in “The Hindu” on 27th March 2024. Why in the News? A recent study conducted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Pune has warned… Continue reading Decreasing trend in solar radiation for electricity in India
Nilgiri Tahr census
Source-This post on Nilgiri Tahr census is based on the article “IUCN representative to be an observer in Nilgiri Tahr survey” published in “The Hindu” on 25th March 2024. Why in the News? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) will be joining the three-day synchronised Nilgiri Tahr census as a third-party observer. About… Continue reading Nilgiri Tahr census
