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Patent filings credit Bharat Biotech as ‘inventor’ of Covaxin, omit ICMR Sub: Science and tech Sec: IPR Context: In Rajya Sabha, Health Ministry had claimed that intellectual property over Covaxin is “jointly owned” by ICMR and Bharat Biotech Key Highlights: India’s first indigenously developed coronavirus vaccine, Covaxin, was a joint collaboration between the […]
What can the Railways do to stop accidents? Sub: Science and tech Sec: Msc Context: On June 17, a train accident killed 10 people and injured over 40 near New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal, about 600 km from Kolkata. More on news: The mishap was caused when a goods train hit the 13174 […]
Rotavirus vaccine: tortured data analyses raise false safety alarm Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: A recent study has revealed that Rotovac, an indigenous rotavirus vaccine by Bharat Biotech can lead to bowel complications. More on news: According to the study, the vaccine which is a part of the government’s immunization programme, […]
The Telecommunications Act 2023 Sub: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: The Union Government on 21.06.2024, issued Gazette Notification for enforcing sections 1, 2, 10 to 30, 42 to 44, 46, 47, 50 to 58, 61 and 62 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The Telecommunications Act, 2023: The Telecommunications Act, 2023 aims to […]
Number of warm nights in Indian cities leapfrogged 32% during last decade due to climate change: Global report Sub: Geography Sec: Climatology Increase in Warm Nights in India Due to Climate Change: Over the last decade, India has experienced a critical increase in warm nights with minimum temperatures due to rising climatic impacts. […]
Are heatwaves natural disasters? Sub: Geography Sec: Climatology Heatwaves in North India: North India is experiencing its longest heatwave in 15 years, with at least 100 deaths from heat-related illnesses reported from March 1 to June 18, likely under-reported. Discussions are ongoing about classifying heatwaves as a natural disaster. Are Heatwaves a Natural […]
Where does India stand with respect to the G-7? Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings The G-7 Summit 2024 Hosted by- Italy at Borgo Egnazia in the city of Fasano in Apulia (Italy). Participants: G-7 Members: U.S., Canada, Germany, France, Japan, U.K., Italy Special Invitees: India, Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Jordan, Kenya, Mauritania, Tunisia, Türkiye, […]
The government enhances allocation for the Fertilizer Sector under the SIGHT Programme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) Sub: Schemes Sec: Sci Context: Allocation for the fertilizer sector increased from 5.5 lakh tonnes per annum to 7.5 lakh tonnes per annum of Green Ammonia. National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM): The National Green […]
Nalanda University | An ancient centre of learning Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture About Nalanda University: Founded in the 5th century CE by Emperor Kumaragupta (Gupta Dynasty), Nalanda University, originally known as ‘Nalanda Mahavihara’, was the world’s first international residential school, predating Oxford University by approximately 500 years. Features: It is a […]
Daily Prelims Notes 23 June 2024 1. Nalanda University | An ancient centre of learning Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture About Nalanda University: Founded in the 5th century CE by Emperor Kumaragupta (Gupta Dynasty), Nalanda University, originally known as ‘Nalanda Mahavihara’, was the world’s first international residential school, predating Oxford University by […]