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Assisted Suicide

In News Recently, a renowned French filmmaker, Jean-Luc Godard died by assisted suicide. More about the news Assisted suicide is allowed by Swiss law under certain conditions.  Physicians and organisations are allowed to provide assistance to suicide within the framework of the law and under the medical codes of ethics, as long as there are […]

Medical Devices: Regulations and Control

In News A recent Parliamentary panel Report stated that the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) was falling short in effectively regulating the medical devices industry. About 138th Report: This was the 138th Report on the subject “Medical Devices: Regulations and Control” submitted to Rajya Sabha. Reason for ineffectiveness of CDSCO: The organisation in its […]

National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)

In Context Recently, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways planned to build a National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at the site of the Indus Valley civilization in Lothal, Gujarat. About National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) It is one of the major projects under Sagarmala scheme of MoPSW which has an edutainment approach.  It is […]

Addition of Tribes to the List of STs

In News  Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the addition of four tribes to the list of Scheduled Tribes, including those from Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh.  About  The Hatti tribe in the Trans-Giri area of Sirmour district in Himachal Pradesh, the Narikoravan and Kurivikkaran hill tribes of Tamil Nadu and the Binjhia in Chhattisgarh, […]

National List of Essential Medicines

In News  Recently, the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM), 2022, was released, with 384 drugs in it across 27 categories.  While 34 new drugs are on the list, 26 drugs from the earlier NLEM were dropped. About National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) It is a dynamic document and is revised on a regular […]

Promotion of Hindi in Institutions

In News Recently, the centre is taking efforts to promote Hindi in Indian government institutions in foreign countries. More about the news The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has written to the External Affairs Ministry to promote the use of Hindi for official work in banks, public sector undertakings, embassies and other government offices located […]

Hate Speech During Elections

In News Recently, the Election Commission told the Supreme Court that it faces difficulties in dealing with the issue of “hate speech” during elections. More about the news Election Commission’s statement: Hate speech has not been defined under any existing law in India. In the absence of any specific law governing ‘hate speech’ and ‘rumour […]

Why India Needs to Urgently Invest in its Patent Ecosystem?

In News Recently the report “Why India Needs to Urgently Invest in its Patent Ecosystem?” was released by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM). Report Highlights About: The report underlines the significance of a robust patent system for a knowledge economy and for the promotion of technological innovations.  Share of Indians in […]

PM Matsay Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

In Context Recently, the 2nd anniversary of PMMSY has been celebrated. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) About: It is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of the fisheries sector in the country with an estimated investment of ?20,050 crore for its implementation during 2020-21 to 2024-25 as part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat package. […]

Citizenship Amendment Act 2019

In News The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the arguments on the constitutional validity of the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019.  Major Provisions of Act The 2019 CAA amended the Citizenship Act of 1955 allowing Indian citizenship for Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, and Christian religious minorities who fled from the neighboring Muslim majority countries […]