NATIONAL Coal India to come under Competition Act: Supreme Court In a recent judgment, the Supreme Courtof India ruled that Coal India Limited(CIL) and its subsidiary companies are subject to the Competition Act, 2002. The court held that the Competition Commission of India Read More …
Day: June 24, 2023
Artemis Accords
Context: India has decided to join the Artemis Accords, which brings like-minded countries together on civil space exploration. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will partner the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in sending a joint mission to the International Space Station Read More …
MATSYA-6000
Context: Indian scientists are planning a dive similar to the one with the Titan submersible using an indigenous submersible in late 2024. They assure that multiple backup safety measures for the crew are already established, and there may be reviews of the safety Read More …
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Context: A Delhi hospital has been ordered by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) to pay a fine of ₹1.5 crore for negligence and unethical practices. The hospital had mistakenly used donor semen that did not belong to the Read More …
Law Commission’s report on Uniform Civil Code
Context: The 22nd Law Commission of India sought the views of religious organisations and the public on the issue of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). What is Uniform Civil Code? Uniformity – A UCC would provide for one law for the entire country, Read More …
Shortage of medical personnel in Rural Healthcare
Context Amid the proposals for a three-year diploma course for medical practitioners, who would then serve in primary health centres (PHCs), concerns surrounds the fact for ethical, safety and Professional challenges. Gaps in Rural Healthcare system: More than two-thirds of Indians live in villages, but the Read More …
Kalaignar Pen Monument
Context: The Union Ministry of Environment has given Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance for the Tamil Nadu government’s proposal to construct Muthamizh Arignar Dr. Kalaignar pen monument in Bay of Bengal, off the Marina beach in Chennai. About Kalaignar pen monument: Read More …
India joins US-led critical mineral club
Context Recently, India joined Mineral Security Partnership (MSP), a US-led collaboration that aims to catalyse public and private investment in critical mineral supply chains globally. The MSP includes Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Sweden, UK, the European Commission, Read More …
Bis Introduces Standard for Agri by-Product Utensils
Context: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has published IS 18267: 2023 “Food Serving Utensils Made from Agri B-Products – Specification,” aimed at reducing plastic pollution and promoting sustainability. About the Standards: The standard provides comprehensive guidelines to manufacturers and consumers, Read More …
Medicines Patent Pool
Context: The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) has signed sub licence agreements with the India based companies Eugia, Hetero and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, along with the Indonesian firm BrightGene, to make generic versions of the drug Nilotinib. What is Nilotinib? It Read More …