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‘Many combination drugs not approved by regulator’ News: According to the study published in Tropical Medicine & International Health, many Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) do not have approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). Important Facts: Highlights of the Report: Out of 110 anti-TB FDCs available in India, only 32, (<30%), had approval.… Continue reading ‘Many combination drugs not approved by regulator’

U.S. and India call for more joint air exercises News: Cope India 2018, a 12-day joint exercise is being held between the U.S. and Indian Air Force Important Facts: About Cope India 2018 Ex Cope India 2018 is the fourth edition in the series of Bilateral Joint exercise held between IAF and USAF, which is… Continue reading U.S. and India call for more joint air exercises

Blood pressure monitors, nebulizers other medical devices may cost less News: Medical devices like nebulizers, blood pressure monitors, notified as drugs under Drugs and Cosmetics Act Facts: The Drug Technical Advisory Body (DTAB) had cleared the proposal to include blood pressure monitoring devices, nebulizers, digital thermometers and glucometers under the purview of the Drug law.… Continue reading Blood pressure monitors, nebulizers other medical devices may cost less

Quick fix for the farmer News: Thousands of farmers from different parts of India marched to Delhi to register their protest against the government’s perceived apathy and neglect of farmers’ demands. Important Facts: Three Demands of the farmers: Debate in Parliament to discuss farm distress. Accepting the demand for a debate in the Parliament is… Continue reading Quick fix for the farmer

Opinion | Structural reforms for decarbonising India Article: Vaibhav Chaturvedi is a research fellow at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water has discussed about need of structural reforms for decarbonising India. Important Analysis: India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, poised to become the third-largest by 2028. Rapid economic growth is often driven… Continue reading Opinion | Structural reforms for decarbonising India

Decoding GST’s future course in India Article: The article discusses the issues with GST and suggests reforms Important Facts: GST Goods and Service Tax (GST) is a single tax on the supply of goods and services. It is considered to be a destination based tax as it is applied on goods and services at the… Continue reading Decoding GST’s future course in India

The new public investors Article: The article discusses trends in public investments Important facts: Types of public investments: Central government expenditure State government expenditure Internal and Extra Budgetary Resources (IEBR): constitutes the resources raised by the PSUs through profits, loans and equity. Trends: Fixed investments grew 12.3% on average in real terms in the last… Continue reading The new public investors

Simply Put: Why aircraft carriers are needed News: Navy Chief Admiral has advocated for a 2nd indigenous aircraft carrier. Important facts: What are aircraft carriers? Aircraft carriers are warships that act as airbases for carrier-based aircraft. Aircraft carriers in India India currently has only one aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya which is in service since 2013. INS Vikrant: In… Continue reading Simply Put: Why aircraft carriers are needed

Wildlife Protection Act, changing needs lead to dwindling numbers at Sonepur fair News: At the Sonepur Cattle Fair, the sale of animals has drastically reduced. Important Facts: About Sonepur Cattle fair: Sonepur Cattle Fair is organized every year during November-December. The Fair commences on the day of Kartik Purnima and lasts for more than a… Continue reading Wildlife Protection Act, changing needs lead to dwindling numbers at Sonepur fair

Bioplastics may not be better for climate: Study News: A recent study from the University of Bonn suggests that shifting to bioplastics may lead to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions Important facts: Key takeaway from the Study: According to the study, at the current level of technology, an increased consumption of bioplastics may generate… Continue reading Bioplastics may not be better for climate: Study