Source: The post is based on the article “WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organization has launched the International Pathogen Surveillance Network(IPSN). What is the International Pathogen Surveillance Network(IPSN)? Purpose: IPSN is a global network to help… Continue reading WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat
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Understanding a human pangenome map
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding a human pangenome map” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology News: A pangenome reference map has been built using genomes from 47 anonymous individuals from Africa, the Caribbean, Americas, East Asia, and Europe. The article explains its relevance. Contents1… Continue reading Understanding a human pangenome map
India as a Quad-led biomanufacturing hub
Source: This post is created based on the article “India as a Quad-led biomanufacturing hub”, published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Science and technology – News: The Quad (Australia, India, Japan, and the United States) created a Critical and Emerging Technology Working Group in March 2021. However, the… Continue reading India as a Quad-led biomanufacturing hub
Tracking SDG progress the Bhopal way
Source: The post is based on the article “Tracking SDG progress the Bhopal way” published in The Hindu on 20th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted for Protection & Betterment of Vulnerable Sections News: Bhopal has released its Voluntary Local Review (VLR). With that it has become the first city in… Continue reading Tracking SDG progress the Bhopal way
Even limited arsenic exposure can mar cognitive ability: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Even limited arsenic exposure can mar cognitive ability: study” published in The Hindu on 20th May 2023 What is the News? A study has found that even low levels of arsenic consumption may impact cognitive function in children, adolescents and young adults. What is Arsenic? Arsenic is… Continue reading Even limited arsenic exposure can mar cognitive ability: study
Tax waived on annual forex spends up to ₹7 lakh: FinMin
Source: The post is based on the article “Tax waived on annual forex spends up to ₹7 lakh: FinMin” published in The Hindu on 20th May 2023 What is the News? The Finance Ministry has clarified that payments using international debit or credit cards up to Rs 7 lakh per financial year will be excluded… Continue reading Tax waived on annual forex spends up to ₹7 lakh: FinMin
Warming warning – on WMO’s report on increasing heat
Source: This post is created based on the article “Warming warning” published in The Hindu on 19th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster Management News: The article discusses the recent findings by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) about projected temperature trends for the next decade According to the WMO, the annual mean… Continue reading Warming warning – on WMO’s report on increasing heat
A long-drawn test for India’s diplomatic skills
Source: The post is based on the article “A long-drawn test for India’s diplomatic skills” published in The Hindu on 19th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Regional & Global Groupings Relevance: India’s position at various multilateral groupings and challenges associated with it News: India is going to attend various multilateral organizations meetings in the coming months.… Continue reading A long-drawn test for India’s diplomatic skills
RBI to join GFIN’s Greenwashing TechSprint to tackle ESG risks
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI to join GFIN’s Greenwashing TechSprint to tackle ESG risks” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Greenwashing?3 What is Global Financial Innovation Network(GFIN)?4 What is GFIN Greenwashing TechSprint? What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India has… Continue reading RBI to join GFIN’s Greenwashing TechSprint to tackle ESG risks
Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Lumpy Skin Disease?3 What are the economic implications of Lumpy Skin Disease?4 What is Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine? What is the News? Around 10,000… Continue reading Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again
