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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

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

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

Defence Bill in Budget

  The Union Budget for 2020-21 has allocated Rs 1,33,825 crore to defence pensions. This is up by 10½ times in a decade and a half, from Rs 12,715 crore in 2005-06. The ‘hype’ of defence pension The allocation of Rs 1,33, 826 crore is 4.4% of the total expenditure of the central government or… Continue reading Defence Bill in Budget

Global Report on Medical Data Leak

  Medical details of over 120 million Indian patients have been leaked and made freely available on the Internet, according to a recent report.  Global Report on Medical Data Leak It is published by Greenbone Sustainable Resilience, a German cybersecurity firm. The first report was published in October 2019 in which Greenbone revealed a widespread… Continue reading Global Report on Medical Data Leak

[op-ed snap] No rescue in sight

Context The disconnect between Budget and Economic Survey is much greater this year. Background of the economy as the budget is introduced The 2020 Budget was presented against the background of- Slowing economy. Poor investment climate. Declining consumption demand and Stagnant exports. The steady deceleration in growth, which registered at 4.5 per cent in the second… Continue reading [op-ed snap] No rescue in sight

[op-ed snap] What Brexit means for the EU and its partners

Context On January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom left the European Union, the EU project will be taken forward by the 27 member states. A structured exit Minimum disruption:  This is largely thanks to the Withdrawal Agreement that was negotiated with the U.K., which enabled “an orderly Brexit”. One that, at least for now, minimises disruption for… Continue reading [op-ed snap] What Brexit means for the EU and its partners

Gram Nyayalayas

The Supreme Court has directed the states, which are yet come out with notifications for establishing Gram Nyayalayas, to do so within four weeks. What are Gram Nyayalayas? Gram Nyayalayas were established for speedy and easy access to the justice system in the rural areas across the country. The Gram Nyayalayas Act came into force… Continue reading Gram Nyayalayas

[pib] Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes (SATHI) Scheme

The Department of Science & Technology has launched a unique scheme called “Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes(SATHI)”. SATHI  SATHI aims to address the need for building shared, professionally managed and strong S&T infrastructure in the country which is readily accessible to academia, start-ups, manufacturing, industry and R&D labs etc. These Centres are expected to… Continue reading [pib] Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes (SATHI) Scheme

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