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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In News The Union government has extended the Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act (AFSPA) in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. At the same time, the AFSPA has been removed from several areas in Northeast India. About In Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Northeast India, the AFSPA is a contentious and unpopular law as it allows security […]
In News Recently, Cabinet has approved targeted subsidies to Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Consumers. About It has approved a subsidy of Rs.200 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills per year. The subsidy is credited directly to the bank accounts of the eligible beneficiaries. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. […]
In News Recently, Supreme Court clarified that a person who “is or continues to be” even a “mere member” of a banned organisation is liable to be found criminally liable under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for acting against the sovereignty and integrity of India. Major Highlights of judgment The judgment referred to Section […]
In News Recently, Odisha Government introduced an OBC law to include castes in the State list by notification. About The State government has proposed an amendment in Section 9 of the Odisha State Commission of Backward Classes Act 1993, by inserting, “notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the State government, may, by notification, include such […]
In News Recently, transgender women have been barred from competing in the female category by World Athletics (WA)(the international governing body for track and field) Major Points WA has followed the path of FINA, the international swimming federation, which enforced a similar ban in June last year. The ban & research: Transgender women who have […]