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Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP)

In News The Central Board for Direct Taxes (CBDT) has accused the makers of the Dolo-650 tablet of spending Rs 1,000 crore to distribute freebies to doctors for prescribing the medicine. About Background: The controversy took place following the income-tax raids on Bengaluru-based drugmaker Micro Labs, makers of popular paracetamol brand Dolo-650.  Issue:  Gift-giving in […]

Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework

In News The Central Bank of India may soon exit the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework of the RBI as there is an improvement in the financial health of the bank.  The Central Bank of India is the only public sector bank under PCA right now. About Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework  Introduction: The RBI’s […]

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC

In News Recent Report informs that the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) digital rupee — the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) — may be introduced in phases beginning with wholesale businesses in the current financial year. Key Points In the Budgetary Speech it was stated that the central bank would launch the CBDC in the […]

India’s First Indigenously Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus

In Context Recently, India’s first indigenously developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) Bus was launched in Pune. More about the news About: The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus is a product of the joint development efforts by KPIT and CSIR-NCL (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Chemical Laboratory). KPIT Technologies Limited: It is a technology company headquartered […]

India-Iran MoU on Seafarers

In News India and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the smooth movement of seafarers between both countries. More about the news MoU and the International Convention: The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is signed on recognition of Certificates of Competency in Unlimited Voyages. It aims to help seafarers from both countries as per […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3 19 states cross pre-Covid GSDP levels in FY22; Kerala, UP lag (Economy) Know about the analysis of official data for 21 states and UTs for growth rates and their implications for the economy. GS 1 3   Number of women scientists […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   7   What next on data protection? (Polity and Governance ) What is the rationale behind the  withdrawal of The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 ?genesis and scope of bill and what is the future of privacy regulation in India ? […]

Agri agenda for Amrit Kaal

In News  As India celebrates 75 years of Independence and enters the Amrit Kaal toward 2047, it is time to salute Indian farmers and scientists who transformed the country’s food situation from “ship to mouth” in the mid-1960s to emerging as one of the largest food grain exporters in the world. Agriculture at the time […]

Mandala Art

In News  Mandala patterns have been adapted by artists the world over, each of whom have added their own interpretation and painted it as their own. About Mandala  Literally meaning “circle” or “centre” in Sanskrit. It is defined by a geometric configuration that usually incorporates the circular shape in some form.  It can also be […]

Alpha Ship

In News India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier is all set to be part of the naval fleet. It will be part of the naval fleet as INS Vikrant, taking on the name, the crest and pennant number (R11) of India’s first aircraft carrier. About  Development The project got under way in 2007 and the keel […]