USFDA nod for first treatment to delay type-1 diabetes Subject: Science and Technology In news- A biologic therapy that delays the onset of type 1 diabetes received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration. It is the first therapy approved for the prevention of type 1 diabetes. About the treatment- Tzield- The […]
MapMyIndia seeks level playing field with Google Subject: Science and Technology Context- Homegrown MapMyIndia, which works on geospatial data, continues to seek a level playing field with the US tech giant on the usage of satellite imagery. Disparity between domestic and foreign companies- Indian government’s regulations put a limit on domestic companies working […]
Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022 Subject : Science and Technology Context: The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022 has been released by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY). Concept : Seven principles: Lawful-Usage of personal data by organisations must be done in a manner that is lawful, fair to […]
Hypertension: a ticking time bomb in Indian adolescents Subject :Science and Technology Hypertension- Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of the body’s arteries, the major blood vessels in the body. Hypertension is when blood pressure is too high. It is defined as having systolic blood pressure level […]
Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology Subject : Science & tech Context :A website and app by the Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology will update technical terminology in Indian languages in keeping with the National Education Policy, which advocates teaching in the mother tongue and local languages as far as possible. Concept […]
Bacterial resistance to antibiotics causes 1.27 million deaths per year: WHO official Subject: Science and Technology Context- Bacterial resistance to antibiotics directly causes 1.27 million annual deaths globally and indirectly contributes to or is associated with an additional 4.95 million deaths annually, according to Dr H Getahun, director of Global Coordination and Partnership […]
The Vikram-S launch opens exciting possibilities for space exploration in India Subject: Science and Technology Context- On Friday, India’s space programme accomplished a landmark when the country’s first privately-developed rocket lifted off from ISRO’s launch pad in Sriharikota. Mission Prarambh and the Vikram-S rocket- The mission named ‘Prarambh’ will see Vikram-S carry three […]
Non-GMO certificate Subject: Science and Technology Context: The US says India’s non-GMO certificate requirement hurt its apple, rice exports. Concept: Legal Position of GM crops in India: In India, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the apex body that allows for commercial release of GM crops. Use of the unapproved GM variant […]
Trips Plus Subject :Science and Technology Context: In over 100 bilateral investment treaties that the US signed, all of them have TRIPS-plus provisions which has caused problems across the globe. Concept: “TRIPS-plus” is an informal term for protection of intellectual property rights that goes beyond the requirements in the TRIPS Agreement. These are […]