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TRAI action against pesky calls: Digital Consent Acquisition (DCA) Subject :Science and technology Section: Computer Key points: Telcos are coming together to form a new platform on the lines of TRAI’s DCA circular. DCA: A unified platform that will allow users to give consent to specific service providers like Banks, Utilities to send […]
Government plans Rs. 15 k crore push for batteries Subject: Economy Section: Infrastructure Key points: Government is working to bring a production linked incentive (PLI) scheme worth as much as 15,000 crore to encourage the setting up of grid-scale battery storage. Will be ensured that coverage does not overlap with the existing PLI […]
Indonesia proposes peace plan to end war between Russia and Ukraine Subject : International Relations Section: Msc Concept : Indonesia’s defence minister on Saturday proposed a peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, calling for a demilitarised zone and a United Nations referendum in what he called disputed territory. Ukrainian foreign ministry […]
Genetic changes power H5N1 virus spread, severity in animals Subject : Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Concept : Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists discovered how the current epizootic H5N1 avian influenza virus (bird flu) gained new genes and greater virulence as it spread west. Researchers showed that the avian virus could severely infect […]
Jaipur to have centre on structural safety of dams Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news Concept : Malviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) in Jaipur has been identified as the National Centre for Earthquake Safety of Dams, the first centre of its kind in the country. The centre will develop indigenous capabilities in […]
Rare firing incident at Israel-Egypt border Subject : International Relations Section: Places in news Concept : Israel’s military said on Saturday that three of its soldiers were killed by live fire near the border to Egypt in the early hours of Saturday morning. “Three IDF soldiers were killed today,” the Israel Defense Forces […]
India urges G20 countries to join vaccine research initiative to tackle inequity Subject : International Relations Section: Groupings Concept : With the COVID-19 pandemic exposing the acute inequity in vaccine development and access, the Indian government is working in partnership with two leading global non-profits to convene and build consensus among the G-20 […]
Govt. Bans 14 Combination Drugs Used to Treat Common Ailments Subject : Science and technology Section: Health Concept : The Union Health Ministry has published a gazette notification banning 14 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs citing lack of therapeutic justification and an expert committee’s recommendation for their prohibition. About Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) […]
India’s rethinking on anaemia policy Subject :Schemes Concept : Questions related to anaemia are slated to be dropped from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) scheduled to begin on July 6. The omission comes after health experts questioned the efficacy of the method being used to estimate haemoglobin levels. National Family Health Survey […]
Plastic-free planet: Paris meet ends after severe delays, with a proposal for zero draft text Subject :Geography Section: Indian geography Context: The United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee-2 (INC-2) meet being held in Paris on May 29 to discuss a global and binding treaty to end plastic pollution ended on June 2. It was […]