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Nanhi Pari Programme

The ā€˜Nanhi Pari’ programme was recently launched by the Northwest Delhi district administration. Nanhi Pari Programme Nanhi Pari programme aims to provide a one-stop solution to parents, eliminating their need to visit various offices to obtain documents. Under the programme, essential services such as the provision of a birth certificate, Aadhaar card registration and opening… Continue reading Nanhi Pari Programme

Upholding the right to repair

Context The U.S. state of New York recently passed the Fair Repair Act, which requires manufacturers to supply repair information, tools, and parts to independent repair shops and not just their own stores or partners. What is the right to repair? It refers to proposed government legislation that would allow consumers the ability to repair… Continue reading Upholding the right to repair

Managing Type 1 Diabetes

Last week, the Indian Council of Medical Research (IMCR) released guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and management for type-1 diabetes. Why such move? India is considered the diabetes capital of the world, and the pandemic disproportionately affected those living with the disease. Type 1 or childhood diabetes, however, is less talked about, although it can… Continue reading Managing Type 1 Diabetes

New Guidelines Against Misleading Advertisements

The Centre has announced a new set of guidelines for advertisements preventing misleading ads by Celebrities. Guidelines on Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022: Key takeaways (1) Conditions for non-misleading and valid advertisement An advertisement shall be considered to be valid and not misleading: If it contains truthful and honest representation;… Continue reading New Guidelines Against Misleading Advertisements

21 Years of BrahMos Missile

On June 12, 2001 the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was first tested from a land-based launcher in Chandipur. What is BrahMos Missile System? BrahMos is a joint venture between India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya. The missile derives its name from the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers. Beginning with an anti-ship… Continue reading 21 Years of BrahMos Missile

Tendu Leaves Collection in India

Tribal residents in Chhattisgarh have decided to file an FIR against an official of the state forest department after he confiscated the tendu leaves that they had collected. Tendu Leaves Leaves of tree species Diospyros melanoxyion are used as wrappers of tobacco to produce bidi. This tree is commonly known as “tendu,” but also called… Continue reading Tendu Leaves Collection in India

Indian Patent Regime vs. US norms

The US Trade Representative (USTR) said in a report released last month that India was one of the most challenging major economies as far as IP protection and enforcement is concerned. What is the news? US has decided to retain India on its Priority Watch List along with six other countries —Argentina, Chile, China, Indonesia,… Continue reading Indian Patent Regime vs. US norms

What are Fast Radio Bursts (FRB)?

In a paper published in Nature, astronomers have reported a fast radio burst (FRB) whose characteristics are different from almost all other FRBs previously detected. Such news makes us think about alien and extraterrestrial life at the first. Do not get carried away with such thoughts. Its simply a space based phenomena. Fast Radio Burst… Continue reading What are Fast Radio Bursts (FRB)?

Places in news: Aegean Islands

Turkey has warned Greece to demilitarise islands in the Aegean Sea. What is the news? Turkey says Greece has been building a military presence in violation of treaties that guarantee the unarmed status of the Aegean islands. It argues the islands were ceded to Greece on the condition they remained demilitarized. Where is the Aegean… Continue reading Places in news: Aegean Islands

The Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions are improving people’s well-being

Context The performance of the Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions highlights the importance of convergence as an operating principle of the government. Ā Jal Jeevan Mission: Progress made so far Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is a flagship programme of the Government of India, launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 15thĀ August 2019. Jal Jeevan Mission, is… Continue reading The Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions are improving people’s well-being

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