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Why emergency response units are needed to ensure safety of sanitation workers

The Maharashtra government has directed all civic bodies in the state to set up Emergency Response Sanitation Units (ERSUs) to ensure safeguards for sanitation workers who clean manholes and sewers. This move is in response to the multiple cases which were reported of workers dying from suffocation or inhalation of hazardous gases. PEMSR ACT, 2013… Continue reading Why emergency response units are needed to ensure safety of sanitation workers

Indian nationals living abroad

There are over 1.36 crore Indian nationals living abroad, according to data tabled by the Ministry of External Affairs in Lok Sabha. Indians abroad The highest number of Indians abroad are living in the United Arab Emirates, where the 34,20,000 Indians comprise about one-fourth of all Indians abroad. The UAE is followed by Saudi Arabia… Continue reading Indian nationals living abroad

Genome India Project

  The Union Govt. has given clearance to an ambitious gene-mapping project, estimated to be worth Rs 238 crore. Genome India Project The Genome India Project has been described by those involved as the “first scratching of the surface of the vast genetic diversity of India”. It involves over 20 scientists from institutions including the… Continue reading Genome India Project

Thwaites Glacier

  In the Antarctic floats a massive glacier, roughly the size of Britain, whose melting has been a cause of alarm for scientists over the years. Now, a new study has pinned the cause of the melting to the presence of warm water at a vital point beneath the glacier. Thwaites Glacier The Thwaites Glacier… Continue reading Thwaites Glacier

A weak rebuke: It’s unfortunate EC didn’t punish hate speech in Delhi campaign

Context Campaign for the Delhi Assembly election in which the development debate was overshadowed by hate-mongering and outpouring of communal vitriol underscores need to do more. Understanding the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) Behavioural guidelines: It is a set of behavioural guidelines for political parties and candidates for- The peaceful conduct of elections. To prevent… Continue reading A weak rebuke: It’s unfortunate EC didn’t punish hate speech in Delhi campaign

Cancer Gene Mapping

  A series of new papers in the journal Nature has revealed the most comprehensive gene map ever of the genes causing cancer. It shows departures from normal behaviour i.e. mutations trigger a cascade of genetic misbehaviours that eventually lead to cancer. What is Mutation? A mutation is a change that occurs in our DNA… Continue reading Cancer Gene Mapping

[pib] Regulation of Bio-Medical Waste

  The State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) / Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) have recently published the details of State/UT-wise quantum of bio-medical waste generation (during 2016-18) in the country. Bio-Medical Waste Biomedical waste/hospital waste is any kind of waste containing infectious materials.  It may also include waste associated with the generation of biomedical waste that… Continue reading [pib] Regulation of Bio-Medical Waste

Sharang Artillery Gun

  The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has handed over Sharang, the first 130mm M-46 artillery gun upgraded to 155mm to the Indian Army. About Sharang Sharang is the 130mm artillery gun ‘up-gunned’ to 155mm, 45 calibre up-gunning based on the Army’s tender. The gun’s range has now gone from 27km to over 36km with the… Continue reading Sharang Artillery Gun

Listening to the call of the informal

Context Attempt to formalise the informal sector would not necessarily benefit it as two recent papers reveal. What do the research papers reveal? The first paper-No strong evidence that formalisation improves business outcomes. Published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, economist Seema Jayachandran argues that there is no strong evidence from studies conducted in… Continue reading Listening to the call of the informal

[pib] National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)

  The NMMSS has helped to reduce the drop-out rate at the secondary and senior secondary classes, informed Union HRD Minister. National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme The Centrally Sponsored Scheme NMMSS was launched in May, 2008. The objective of the scheme is to award scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest their drop… Continue reading [pib] National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)

[pib] Lucknow Declaration

The first India-Africa Defence Ministers’ Conclave held in Lucknow has adopted the Lucknow Declaration. India-Africa Framework for Strategic Cooperation The declaration: Acknowledges contribution of Indian defence forces in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in Africa. It appreciates initiation of Africa India Field Training Exercises with the first ever AFINDEX in March 2019 and agree… Continue reading [pib] Lucknow Declaration

[op-ed of the day] Amendments to Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act are a mixed bag

Context The Union Cabinet’s approval of the amended Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Bill 2020 was reported on January 29. This amendment was long due and has made some anticipated changes demanded by women’s groups and courts, including the Supreme Court. Why the amendment was necessitated? Abortion (unsafe) accounts for almost 10 per cent of… Continue reading [op-ed of the day] Amendments to Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act are a mixed bag

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