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Lots of ‘breakthroughs’, still no cure. Do the new dementia drugs bring us any closer? Subject :Science and Technology Context- What is Dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term to describe a group of conditions characterised by a loss of brain function; this includes the ability to remember, plan and make decisions. In Australia, […]
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Subject :Science and Technology Context- Over 50% of life-threatening bacterial infections are becoming resistant to treatment: WHO Report- Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) report Findings based on 2020 data from 87 countries. Published by- World Health Organisation (WHO) The report, for the first time, analyzes antimicrobial resistance […]
Foreign source under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act 2010 Subject : Economy Context: The Union Home Ministry has released a list of 117 organisations whose contribution to Indian entities will not be covered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. Details: The UN agencies and other international bodies-“to be not covered” by the […]
Subordinate debt and preference share Subject : Economy Context: The IRDAI permits foreign investors to invest in preference shares and subordinated debt issued by Indian insurers. Details: The investments by foreign investors in these two instruments — preference shares and subordinated debt— cannot exceed the sectoral cap (specified under FEMA). Total quantum of […]
Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) Subject : Governance Context: All 50 licensing modules under the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) have been integrated into the National Single Window System (NSWS). Details: These procuring licenses regulate the safety of hazardous substances such as explosives, compressed gas and petroleum. PESO has also developed […]
RBI rule on loan securitisation Subject : Economy Context: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued new guidelines prohibiting securitization of loans with a residual maturity of less than a year. Details: Prohibiting short-term securitization would affect about 5% of the market, especially the gold loan financiers and microfinance institutions (MFI). Concept: Securitization is […]
Export cooperative bodies Subject : Economy Context: A conference to commemorate the 100th International Day of Cooperatives was held at Vigyan Bhavan. Major announcements The Centre will set up a National Cooperative Export Society to help enhance exports. Primary Agriculture Credit Societies may be allowed to sell petroleum products, run PDS shops. Computerisation […]
SAARC currency swap framework Subject : Economy Context: The Reserve Bank of India has signed a Currency Swap Agreement with the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework. Details: This agreement will enable the MMA to make drawals in multiple tranches up to a maximum of USD 200 million from […]
FSSAI’s star ratings Subject: Government Schemes News : FSSAI’s star ratings for food products may mislead consumers: experts ; Experts say IIM-Ahmedabad study is flawed in ‘design and interpretation’ Context: The rating will be the first such in India, a country burdened with lifestyle diseases, and is aimed at guiding consumers to opt […]
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is all set to get the status of a national party Subject: Polity Context: Ten years after it was formed, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is all set to get the status of a national party after securing nearly 13% of the vote share and five seats in the […]