Zoonotic Spillover Subject : Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Concept : The Energy Department’s conclusion, with “low confidence,” that an accidental laboratory leak in China most likely caused the coronavirus pandemic has renewed questions about what sparked the worst public health crisis in a century — and whether the virus at the heart […]
Representatives of Nithyananda’S Kailasa At Un Event Subject : International relations Section :International Organisation Concept : Representatives of fugitive ‘godman’ Nithyananda’s self-proclaimed country, the United States of Kailasa (USK), attended a discussion conducted by the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) in Geneva. The event was the ‘Day of […]
Punjab govt moves Supreme Court over Governor’s refusal for state Budget Session Subject : Polity Section :Federalism Concept : Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court Tuesday that Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit has summoned the state Assembly for a budget session. Mehta’s statement came minutes before the Supreme Court was set to […]
Proton Beam Therapy out of reach for many with Cancer Subject : Science and technology Section: Health Concept : Cancer patients in India face twin challenges when it comes to accessing proton beam therapy (PBT): there are not enough facilities offering the treatment, and the cost can run into tens of lakhs of […]
Over 9000 Janaushadi Kendra in country Subject: Schemes Concept: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday that as on January 31, the number of stores selling cheap generic medicines — Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras — stood at 9,082. On the occasion of the Department of Pharmaceuticals marking eight years of the […]
International courts and climate change Subject : International Relations Section : International Organizations Concept : A group of sixteen countries has launched an effort to tackle the issue of climate change at the United Nations. The group is led by Vanuatu and seeks an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) […]
Legislator facing disqualification can’t attend floor test: SC Subject: Polity Section: Parliament / state legislature Concept: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court led by the Chief Justice of India has held that allowing a Legislator (MP or MLA) who is facing disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law to participate in a floor test […]
Portal opened for complaints against decisions of social media platforms Subject: Polity Section: MSc Concept: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched a Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) portal under the Information Technology Rules, 2021 (IT Rules, 2021). This portal allows people who are dissatisfied with the resolution of their complaints to […]
Windsor Framework Subject: International Relations Section: Groupings Concept: The United Kingdom and the European Commission have announced a new deal known as the “Windsor Framework” to repair post-Brexit difficulties in Northern Ireland. It will also pave the way for improved cooperation between London and Brussels. The “Windsor Framework” intends to address the trade […]
SEBI impounds ₹30.55-crore ill-gotten gains in Axis Mutual front-running case Subject: Economy Section: Capital Market Context: SEBI has barred Viresh Joshi, the fund manager of Axis Mutual Fund, and 20 entities linked to him in a front running case linked to the fund house. The regulator has identified ₹30.55 crore as ill-gotten gains […]