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Issues related to disability

Legal provisions not turning into reality through their implementation adds to the difficulties faced by persons with disabilities. The article deals with the idea of enabling persons with disability to contribute to society. Context December 3 is the annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, it is also a stark reminder of how far we… Continue reading Issues related to disability

Implications of UP’s ‘love jihad’ ordinance for freedom of conscience

The U.P. government’s ordinance seeking the prevention of illegal conversion has several provisions that go against the Constitution and restricts the freedom of conscience.  Objective of the ordinance The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance, 2020 seeks to prevent “love jihad” in the state The ordinance makes it a criminal offence for a… Continue reading Implications of UP’s ‘love jihad’ ordinance for freedom of conscience

[pib] E-Sanjeevani Telemedicine Service

In a landmark achievement, eSanjeevani, Health Ministry’s national telemedicine initiative today completed 9 lakh consultations. Although telemedicine brings with it many benefits, there are some downsides to it as well. Discuss. What is E-Sanjeevani? Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched two variants of eSanjeevani namely – doctor to doctor (eSanjeevani AB-HWC) in the… Continue reading [pib] E-Sanjeevani Telemedicine Service

What is the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Drugmakers?

The US drugmaker Moderna said it was applying for emergency use authorisation for its vaccine in India. Practice question for Mains: Q. What is Vaccine Nationalism? Discuss various ethical issues involved and its impact on vulnerable populations across the globe. Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) Vaccines and medicines, and even diagnostic tests and medical devices, require… Continue reading What is the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Drugmakers?

India and the OIC

India has hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for making factually incorrect and unwarranted references to Jammu and Kashmir. What is OIC? The OIC — formerly Organisation of the Islamic Conference — is the world’s second-largest inter-governmental organisation after the UN, with a membership of 57 states. The OIC’s stated objective is… Continue reading India and the OIC

In new: Annapurna Idol

PM has announced that an ancient idol of the goddess Annapurna, stolen from India about a century ago, is being brought back from Canada. Must revise: Gandhara and Mathura school of Art [Static Revision] Chapter 6 | Post Mauryan Period (200BC to 300AD) Annapurna Idol Annapurna, also spelt Annapoorna, is the goddess of food. This… Continue reading In new: Annapurna Idol

Is allowing Ayurvedic doctors to perform surgery legally and medically tenable?

The Central Council of Indian Medicine, a statutory body set up under the AYUSH Ministry has allowed postgraduate (PG) Ayurvedic practitioners to receive formal training for a variety of general surgery, ENT, ophthalmology and dental procedures. Debate over Ayurvedic surgeries The Indian Medical Association (IMA) decrying it as a mode of allowing mixing of systems… Continue reading Is allowing Ayurvedic doctors to perform surgery legally and medically tenable?

RT-LAMP: a new technology for detecting COVID-19

Indian Council of Medical Research has recently validated the LAMP technology for COVID-19 testing. What is RT-LAMP? RT-LAMP stands for Reverse Transcriptase loop-mediated isothermal amplification) technology. Agappe Diagnostics has recently developed the technology indigenously, and their kit has been validated and approved by the ICMR for marketing. It is named LUME Screen nCoV. How does it work?… Continue reading RT-LAMP: a new technology for detecting COVID-19

BrahMos Missiles and their significance for Armed Forces

India’s Armed forces are conducting back-to-back tests of various versions of BrahMos missile. Take a quick look at India’s missile arsenal: [Prelims Spotlight] Missiles The BrahMos Missiles A combination of the names of Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers, BrahMos missiles are designed, developed and produced by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture company set up by DRDO… Continue reading BrahMos Missiles and their significance for Armed Forces

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