Easier access to H1N1 medicines raises fears of drug resistance
What is the concern ? Drugs used to treat swine flu, after two such drugs Oseltamivir and Zanamivir were taken off the restrictive Schedule X of the Drugs and Comestics…
India Surpasses China the coming decade : Harvard Study
In News Harvard University’s Center for International Development (CID) conducted a study on growth projections is expected to maintain its lead over the coming decade. Findings of the study India…
Gomira Mask-Makers See Silver Lining
Gomira Mask-Makers See Silver Lining Source : The Hindu GS I: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times What…
PMO, NSA tracking impact of Chinese FDI in South Asia
In News The Centre has begun its first ever in-depth assessment of Chinese investments in India’s neighbouring countries. The exercise being conducted mainly from India’s national security perspective has been initiated…
Asmara and Hoh Xil in world heritage list of UNESCO
Asmara and Hoh Xil in world heritage list of UNESCO Source : The Hindu Art and Culture What is discussed under Asmara and Hoh Xil in world heritage list of UNESCO?…
Panel calls for ‘light regulation’ of NGOs
In News A high-power committee appointed by the Central government on the orders of the Supreme Court has recommended several steps to ensure the light regulation of NGO (non-governmental organizations)…
UN adopts global treaty banning N-weapons
In News Over 120 countries in the United Nations voted to adopt the first-ever global treaty to ban nuclear weapons legally binding instrument to prohibit atomic weapons. Background In October…
India,Bangladesh to construct bridge along Mizoram border
In News India and Bangladesh have decided to construct a bridge over Mizoram’s Khawthlangtuipui river to facilitate trade and improve communication between the two neighbours. About the plan The proposed bridge would be…
SC stays HC verdict on Ganga status
In News The Supreme Court froze the status of legal persons accorded to rivers Ganga and Yamuna by the Uttarakhand High Court in March 2017. Background High Court had invoked…
2017 G20 Hamburg summit : PM Modi’s 11-point Action Agenda
In News 2017 G20 Hamburg summit was the twelfth meeting of the Group of Twenty (G20), which was held at Hamburg Messe, in the city of Hamburg, Germany. 11 Point agenda by PM Modi Deterrant action against nations…