Home  /  2022 ( Page 223 )

Yearly Archives: 2022

Hypogonadism

In Context Recently, it has been found that Testosterone replacement therapy is the standard treatment for Hypogonadism. Hypogonadism  About: It is a clinical syndrome, which results from the failure of the testes to produce physiologic levels of testosterone and a normal number of spermatozoa due to defects at one or more levels of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal […]

Corvette

In News The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for several capital acquisition projects of the Indian defence forces.  This includes the procurement of next-generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy at an approximate cost of Rs 36,000 crore. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is the highest decision-making body in the […]

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY)

In News Recently, the Union Finance Minister stated that Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) was of great success, citing a study by an Indian School of Business professor. PMGKY was announced in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. More about the study PMGKY has reduced the probability of people consuming less food by 76% and […]

Fast Radio Burst (FRB)

In News Recently, astronomers have reported a Fast Radio Burst (FRB) whose characteristics are different from almost all other FRBs previously detected, except one. Key Findings One of the best-known fast radio bursts is FRB20180916B. This FRB was discovered in 2018 and is only 500 million light-years away from us in another galaxy. Repetition: The […]

Presidential Election in India

In News Next month, the elected MLAs and MPs across the country are going to vote to elect India’s 15th President. About  Article 62(1) of the Constitution: Under this, “an election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of office of President shall be completed before the expiration of the term”.  […]

Rhino reintroduction success in Assam

In News Recently, the latest census (14th Assam rhino estimation) revealed that the Manas National Park rhinos have higher life expectancy but need translocation support. About the 14th Assam rhino estimation  The rhino census in the Manas Park was carried out in all three ranges: Bhuyanpara, Bansbari and Panbari comprising 71 estimation blocks.  The current […]

The Indian patent regime

In News Recently, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said in a report that India was one of the most challenging major economies as far as IP protection and enforcement is concerned. Highlights of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) report The U.S. released its yearly Special 301 report: its annual review highlighting the state of intellectual […]

Legislation Related to Marijuana

In News Recently, Thailand made it legal to cultivate and possess marijuana. It became the first Asian country to remove the ban on this drug. More about the news: The Thailand government is promoting cannabis for medical use only. It also issued a warning for those eager to light up for fun smoking in public.  […]

Idea of Converging Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions

In Context The Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions are combining to improve people’s well-being Why does the Concept of convergence come in ? The Jal Jeevan Mission faces a challenge similar to that faced by the Swachh Bharat Mission — managing grey water discharge.  About 70 per cent of all household water turns into […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   3& 12   As inflation pressure builds, RBI raises key rate by 50 bps, signals more hikes At this rate    (Economy) What are the major decisions of The Monetary Policy Committee of the RBI?objectives ,expected outcomes  and What does all […]