India’s delayed implementation of mandatory Drug Recall Law

Central Idea Abbot published a public notice in newspapers, alerting people about a mislabelled batch of medicine that it had inadvertently shipped to the market. Such recalls take place regularly in the US but it is uncommon in India for domestic or foreign pharmaceutical companies to recall substandard or mislabelled drugs. Recall of Medicines: India… Continue reading

Manipur Riots: CJI questions HC’s power over ST List

Central Idea The Chief Justice of India has questioned why a 23-year-old Constitution Bench judgment was not shown to the Manipur High Court, which directed the state government to consider the inclusion of Meetei/Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe list. The Chief Justice observed that a High Court does not have the power to direct… Continue reading

Misleading food ads and regulations to curtail them

Central idea: Misleading claims FSSAI flagged 32 cases of food business operators (FBOs) making misleading claims and advertisements in contravention of the Food Safety and Standards (Advertisements & Claims) Regulations, 2018. The cumulative count of such offences has shot up to 170 in the last six months. FBOs urged to avoid making unscientific and exaggerated… Continue reading

Cyclone Mocha developing in Bay of Bengal

Central Idea: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a developing cyclonic or low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. It would be named Cyclone Mocha (pronounced ‘Mokha’). What is a cyclone and how are they formed? A cyclone is a low-pressure system that forms over warm waters. Warm seas present ripe conditions for… Continue reading

What does the Constitution say about the sovereignty of India?

Central Idea The article revolves around the issue of a political party filing a complaint against a politician of foreign origin with the Election Commission of India (ECI). She had allegedly been advocating the secession of Karnataka from India in her election speeches. Definition of sovereignty Sovereignty is the idea of having supreme authority over… Continue reading

UTF (Uthuru Thila Falhu- Island) Harbour Project

Central Idea: The article discusses the recent commissioning of the Indian grant-in-aid UTF (Uthuru Thila Falhu- Island) Harbour Project, the coastal surveillance radar system, in the Maldives. The project is a significant milestone in the growing defence ties between the two countries. What is the UTF Project? The UTF project was announced during External Affairs… Continue reading

What is Project Dantak?

The Prime Minister has praised the initiative by Border Roads Organisation Project Dantak to commemorate 64th Raising Day. What is Project Dantak? Description Establishment Established on April 24, 1961, as per the agreement between the third king of Bhutan and then Prime Minister of India Jawahar Lal Nehru. Objective Identify the most important aspects of… Continue reading

India operationalizes Sittwe Port in Myanmar

Central Idea The Sittwe Port in Myanmar has been made operational with the departure of the inaugural shipment, the MV-ITT LION (V-273), from Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata. This development is part of the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport project, which aims to provide alternate connectivity from the eastern coast of India to the northeastern… Continue reading

FDA approves first vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first vaccine ‘Arexvy’ for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to lower respiratory tract disease in people older than 60 years. What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus? Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can cause illness in people of all ages. It is the most… Continue reading

Scientists help find new kind of Molecular Motor

Central Idea: Researchers from the National Centre for Biological Sciences have discovered a new kind of molecular motor that has potential applications in biology and medicine. What is a molecular motor? Cells use molecular motors to move things like organelles and molecules, and disruption of these processes can lead to diseases. Molecular motors use biochemical… Continue reading

Smart Meters to Bring a Revolution in the Power Sector

Central Idea India is replacing conventional electric meters with prepaid smart meters to bring a revolution in the power sector. The majority of smart meter users have begun to experience some of the technology benefits. However, the low uptake of smart meter apps and access to detailed electricity bills are some of the road bumps… Continue reading

Govt. program for Non-Communicable Diseases renamed

Central Idea: The article discusses the decision by the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to rename and expand its program for the control and prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). What are Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)? NCDs are also known as chronic diseases, which are not caused by infectious agents and are not transmissible from… Continue reading

Covid is no longer an Emergency: what changes?

Central Idea: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared an end to the global emergency status for COVID-19. It had in 2020 declared the disease as Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Practical effects of WHO declaration The classification of COVID-19 as a global emergency is meant to warn political authorities of an extraordinary… Continue reading

Rail Vikas Nigam gets Navratna Status

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) was recently granted Navratna status by the Ministry of Railways. About RVNL RVNL was incorporated in 2003 with the aim of implementing rail infrastructure projects quickly and raising extra budgetary resources for SPV projects. The company started operating in 2005 after the appointment of its board of directors. RVNL was… Continue reading

All India Radio (AIR) to be renamed Akashvani

Central idea: The Centre has ordered that public broadcaster All India Radio (AIR) be exclusively referred to as Akashvani in all broadcasts and programmes. All India Radio: Through history The journey of radio broadcasting in India began with the first commercial transmission sent out by the Radio Club of Bombay in 1923. In 1927, the… Continue reading

Europe de-recognizes 6 Indian clearing corporations

Central Idea The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has de-recognised 6 clearing corporations in India as Third Country Central Counterparty (TC-CCP) with effect from April 30. However, it allowed European banks to continue business with them till April 2023 without penal consequences. What are Clearing Corporations? Clearing corporations, also known as central counterparties (CCPs),… Continue reading

Aspirational Cities Programme (ACP): A Step in the Right Direction

Central Idea Maharashtra’s Aspirational Cities Programme (ACP) aims to address the challenges of rapid urbanisation by adopting a holistic approach to urban governance. The ACP is set to focus on improved governance, address persistent civic issues, and increase funding avenues for the urban local bodies. The success of the ACP could have a significant impact… Continue reading

Article 355 imposed in Manipur

Central Idea Recently, unrest in the state of Manipur was triggered by a decision of the High Court to pursue a 10-year-old recommendation to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the non-tribal Meitei community. In view of the prevailing unprecedented burning situation, the Centre has imposed Article 355 in the state, in an effort to… Continue reading

What is the Washington Declaration?

Central Idea: The context is the recent visit of the South Korean President to the US to commemorate the 70th anniversary of US-South Korea bilateral relations. During the visit, the two countries signed the “Washington Declaration” as a nuclear deterrence strategy against North Korea’s regional aggression. Washington Declaration: Key Terms Nuke deployment by US: According… Continue reading

All Cantonments to be disbanded: Centre

Central Idea: The Union government has kicked off a plan to abolish the 62 cantonments around the country as “archaic colonial legacies”. The first cantonment to be renamed a military station is Yol in Himachal Pradesh. What is the plan? The plan is to carve out the military areas in all cantonments and convert them… Continue reading

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