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Understanding IMF Bailouts

In News IMF agrees to consider bailout plans for Sri Lanka amid an economic crisis in the country  About The International Monetary Fund (IMF) last week confirmed a $3 billion bailout plan for Sri Lanka’s struggling economy. The IMF plays a key role in promoting global economic stability through its policies, especially bailouts which have […]

Institutions of Eminence Scheme (IOE)

In News Recently, A report was published by Indian express highlighting that autonomy promised under the IOE scheme has remained only on paper. About The institutes of eminence scheme under the Union human resource ministry aims to project Indian institutes to global recognition. The selected institutes under the scheme enjoy complete academic and administrative autonomy. […]

Affinity Test & Caste Claims

In News The Supreme Court has recently held in a judgment that an affinity test cannot be the litmus test to decide a caste claim. More about the news Supreme Court’s judgment: A three-judge Bench was settling conflicting views on the value of affinity tests to prove caste/tribe claims. It stated that an affinity test […]

Moray Eel

In News Researchers have discovered a new species of Moray Eel off the Cuddalore coast. About Moray eels, or Muraenidae are a family of eels found worldwide They have small Eyes and they rely mostly on their highly developed sense of smell, lying in wait to ambush prey.Their body is generally patterned. Moray Eels occur […]

Maharashtra & Climate Change

In News Recently released  Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) ‘s Synthesis report paints a dull picture for Maharashtra. About The Synthesis Report integrates the main findings of the Sixth Assessment Report based on contributions from the three Working Groups, and the three Special Reports. The report highlights that Maharashtra will be one of the […]

National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP)

In News The Union Government has launched the National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) for the prevention and control of Rabies.  About The Strategies of the National Rabies Control Program are as follows: provision of rabies vaccine & rabies immunoglobulin through national free drug initiatives training on appropriate animal bite management, prevention and control of rabies, […]

Ethical Guidelines for AI in Healthcare

In News The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released the country’s first Ethical Guidelines for Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Biomedical Research and Healthcare. What is Artificial intelligence(AI)? Artificial intelligence(AI) is defined as a system’s ability to correctly interpret external data and to use those learnings to achieve specific goals and tasks […]

Biotransformation Technology

In News A UK-based startup claims to have developed a Biotransformation Technology that could alter the state of plastics and make them biodegradable without leaving behind any microplastics About Biotransformation Technology It is a novel approach to ensure plastics that escape refuse streams are processed efficiently and broken down.  It was co-developed by the Imperial […]

Mega Textile Parks

In News  Recently the government announced seven mega textile parks under the scheme PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA). More about the PM MITRA Scheme Key highlights: The seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks will be set up at Greenfield or Brownfield sites located in different states. It […]

Section 144 CrPC, 1973

In News Recently, A report titled ‘The Use and Misuse of Section 144 CrPC’ was released in presence of Former CJI U.U Lalit. About Section 144  is a colonial era law with the aim of preventing obstruction, annoyance to the general public and to maintain peace and tranquillity in the area. It gives power to […]