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Public Health Foundation of India surpasses Harvard, bags second place in global rankings for schools of public health Subject: Polity Section: National body Context: In the first global rankings for schools of public health, the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) has secured an impressive second place, surpassing Harvard. More on news: The […]
What is Cuttack’s famed silver filigree work, which recently received GI tag Subject: History Section: Arta and culture Context: The famous Rupa Tarakasi, or silver filigree work of Odisha’s Cuttack, has received the geographical indication (GI) tag. More on news: The Odisha State Cooperative Handicrafts Corporation Limited (Utkalika) had applied for the tag. […]
GI tag for Majuli masks of Assam: History, cultural significance of the centuries-old art form Subject: History Section: Arta and culture Context: The traditional Majuli masks in Assam were given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Centre on Monday (March 4). More on news: Majuli manuscript painting also got the GI label. […]
Fighting warming: when gasses are contraband Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: A California man is facing criminal charges for smuggling greenhouse gasses (GHGs). Greenhouse Gasses (GHGs): Atmospheric gasses like carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide (N2O), water vapor, and chlorofluorocarbons are capable of trapping the out-going infrared radiation from the earth’s surface thereby […]
China, Iran and Russia stage joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The navies of China, Iran, and Russia have initiated their fifth joint military drills in the Gulf of Oman amid escalating regional tensions, including Israel’s conflict with Gaza and Houthi rebel attacks on […]
Musk to ‘open source’ his Grok chatbot to tackle rival ChatGPT Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and computers Context: Elon Musk said he would make his Grok chatbot, a rival to ChatGPT, open source as his feud with OpenAI deepens. About Grok chatbot: Grok is a generative artificial intelligence chatbot […]
How is nuclear waste generated? Subject: Science and tech Section: Nuclear science/energy Context: Recently, India loaded the core of its Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) vessel, bringing the country to the cusp of stage II — powered by uranium and plutonium — of its three-stage nuclear programme. What is nuclear waste? Nuclear waste […]
Govt. issues marketing code for pharmaceutical firms Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: The Department of Pharmaceuticals introduced the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP), 2024, establishing specific guidelines for pharmaceutical marketing and interactions with healthcare professionals. Key Guidelines: The terms “safe” and “new” for drugs must be used cautiously. “Safe” […]
Sabarmati Ashram Redevelopment Plan Subject: History Section: Modern India Context: The redeveloped ‘Kochrab Ashram’ inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad. More on news: On March 12, marking the 94th anniversary of the Dandi March that began from the Sabarmati Ashram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the ‘Ashram Bhoomi Vandana’, a symbolic […]
Union Health Ministry launches National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming in India Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: The Union Health Secretary launched a National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAP-SE) in India. More on news: An array of IEC materials including a booklet […]