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Mad Cow Disease

In News Brazil has halted its beef exports after the confirmation of a case of mad cow disease in its northern state. Brazil is the largest exporter of Beef in the world while the USA is the largest producer. What is mad cow disease? Mad cow disease is also known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).  […]

National Flagship Programmes for Fisheries

In News Recently, the Union Minister of Fisheries launched three national flagship programmes for the development of the fisheries sector. The minister launched the following programmes National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases (NSPAAD) Phase-II  The Indian Economy loses  about 7200 crores annually due to fish diseases therefore, early detection and managing the spread is […]

Third Patient Cured of HIV

In News The journal Nature Medicine has recently released about a patient being cured of AIDS. About A 53-year-old German man is the third person to be “cured” of HIV after undergoing a bone-marrow transplant from an HIV-resistant donor. The transplant was performed for blood cancer treatment, and the HIV virus was undetectable in his […]

Upholding the validity of the Agnipath Scheme

In News The Delhi High Court recently upheld the validity of the Agnipath scheme launched by the Union government for recruitment in the Armed Forces. More about the news Legality of Agnipath scheme: The Supreme Court had made the Delhi High Court the core forum to examine the question of the legality of the Agnipath […]

Towards transparency in OTT regulation

In Context The government has issued the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules through which the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) was given the task of regulating content on OTT and online platforms. About the IT Rules 2021 Definition of Digital Media:  It covers digitised content that can be transmitted […]

Seattle City Council’s resolution on caste

In News Recently,  the Seattle City Council became the first U.S. city to ban caste-based discrimination. About:  Seattle City Council  issued an ordinance  including caste as a class to be protected against discrimination along with race, gender, and religion. The legislation will recognise caste as a unique basis of discrimination, similar to race or gender. […]

FATF suspends Russia’s membership over Ukraine war

In News Recently, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has suspended Russia’s membership due to its illegal invasion of Ukraine. About The FATF has recently expressed its sympathies to the people of Ukraine who have “borne a terrible burden” at the hands of Russia’s “war of aggression”. In this regard, suspension of Russian membership is […]

India’s $5 billion Defence Exports Target

In News Recently, the Ministry of Defence has decided to raise India’s annual defence exports  target to $5 billion by 2024-25. About The Indian defence exports have increased by 334% in the last five years, according to a Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report released in 2022. India is among the top 25 exporters  […]

“Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island” Project

In News The “Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island” project is facing widespread opposition for its impact on the island’s forest and coastal ecology and the indigenous tribes. More about the Project  The Great Nicobar Development project proposes:  The 8.45-square-km airport  Rs 72,000-crore township (149.60 sq km);  A container transshipment terminal (7.66 sq km); and  […]

Ending Manual Scavenging in India

In News Supreme Court has recently directed government to file report on steps taken to end manual scavenging. About The court sought details of steps taken by the government to end manual scavenging, including rehabilitation and payment of compensation and rehabilitation of families. The court has also made entry into sewers without safety gear a […]