Context The economic revolution together with the high rates of urbanisation have provoked the essential shift in the structure of the population of India. It is possible to interpret the “care ecosystem” as a system of services, sources and facilities Read More …
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Vaccine-Derived Polio Detected
Context Vaccine-derived polio (VDPV) is an infrequent, though potentially alarming medical issue, which stems from the administration of oral polio vaccines (OPV). This is a circumstance that may happen when the reduced virulence, in OPV, changes its genetic makeup and Read More …
Cabinet Approves ‘Vigyan Dhara’ Scheme
Context The Union Cabinet approved continuation of the 3 umbrella schemes, merged into a unified central sector scheme namely Vigyan Dhara’ of Department of Science and Technology (DST). About DST acts as the nodal department for establishing, coordinating and promoting Read More …
India adds 3 new Ramsar sites:
Context Recently, three new Ramsar Sites in Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu were announced by Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav taking the tally of Ramsar Sites in India to 85. Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary and the Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Read More …
Human Brain Tissue Microplastics:
Context The discovery of microplastics in human brains has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, highlighting the pervasive and alarming impact of plastic pollution on human health. Recent studies have revealed that microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimetres in diameter, Read More …
Money coming from drugs is a serious threat to country’s security
Context Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation recently inaugurated the Zonal Unit Office of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) NCB is the apex drug regulation enforcement and intelligence agency of India, set Read More …
Cabinet approves ‘BioE3’ Policy
Context Recently, to improve the economy in an environmental and employment friendly manner, the Union Cabinet has recently cleared what has to come as BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) policy, which is one of the substantial steps in Read More …
Carbon Capture Utilization And Storage (CCUS)
Context Looking at the root cause of the conditions of the present atmosphere in terms of degradation and pollution, it is quite evident that fossil fuel combustion has raised the levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere hence a Read More …
AI to revolutionize creative economy, not threaten it:
Context Globalisation and modernization along with Technology adoption have become a cutting edge trend and necessity to perform in almost all aspects of life nowadays. Though it has both positive and negative impacts, focusing the positive impact of it on Read More …
Centre rolls out guidelines for seaplane operations in India
Context Union Minister for Civil Aviation, has launched the Guidelines for Seaplane Operations in India under RCS-UDAN. About Seaplane Operations Seaplanes can land and take off from the ocean. Waterdromes are for landing and taking off seaplanes. India had seaplane Read More …