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How a 6.3 magnitude quake caused another of same intensity Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Chronology of earthquake events in Afghanistan: October 7: two earthquakes (within 30 minutes) of shallow focus (14 km depth) and 6.3 magnitude struck herat province. October 11: Another shallow focus quake (13.5 km) of the same intensity (6.3 […]
Centre seeks inclusion of traditional medicine on WHO’s list Subject: International Relations Section: International Organisation Context: The Union government has sought for Ayurveda and related systems to be included in the 11th revision of the World Health Organisation’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD), as the second module of a supplementary chapter on traditional […]
Ferry service from India to Sri Lanka resume Subject: International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Ferry service from India to Sri Lanka resumed after 40 years. More about the news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated a ferry service between India and Sri Lanka, reviving a connection […]
At UN Palestine call for halt to Israel offense Subject: International Relations Section: International Organisation Context: Palestinian UN envoy urges UN Secretary-General to stop Israel’s “crime against humanity.” More about the news: The Palestinian UN envoy has urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to take stronger action to prevent what they consider a “crime […]
UN Central Emergency Response Fund Subject: International Relations Section: International Organisation Some details about UN Central Emergency Response Fund: CERF was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005 as the United Nations global emergency response fund. CERF enables humanitarian responders to deliver life-saving assistance whenever and wherever crises strike. It comprises […]
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Subject: International Relations Section: International Organisation Some details about United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs(OCHA): The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) was established in December 1991 by the UN General Assembly to enhance the global […]
Rising risk of unsecured retail loans in India Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Increasing Risk: UBS highlights the growing risk of unsecured retail loans turning bad in Indian banks as lending to borrowers with overdue debt has risen. Pandemic Impact: The stress on household finances due to the pandemic has eased, leading to […]
G20’s roadmap for crypto regulation Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Why in the News? Adoption of the G20 Roadmap on Crypto Assets: Under India’s Presidency, the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of the G20 nations have adopted a comprehensive roadmap for the regulation of crypto-assets, as proposed by the IMF and FSB. […]
ImmunoACT’s cell therapy to treat blood cancer gets CDSCO nod Subject :Science and Tech Section: Biotechnology Context: IIT Bombay-incubated Immunoadoptive Cell Therapy (ImmunoACT), in which drugmaker Laurus Labs holds about 34% stake, has received Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation’s (CDSCO) marketing authorisation approval of the ‘first’ humanised CD19-targeted Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cell […]