Cesarean section and normal deliveries
In News To combat the alarming rise in caesarean section operations in India, private hospitals are likely to be audited and asked to display the data of normal and C-section…
Goat pox: experts call for trade curbs
In News Reports of outbreak of goat pox in Kerala and experts have demanded restriction on goat trade from other affected States. Goat Pox Variola caprina (Goat Pox) is a contagious viral disease caused…
FM launches a new tax payer service module Aaykar Setu
In News A new tax payer service module ‘Aaykar Setu’, was launched by the Union Finance Minister. Objective of New service To enhance mobile access experience, a mobile responsive android version…
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…
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)…
National ST Commission to take action on video films of Jaravas on YouTube
In News Against video films and pictures of protected Jarava and other tribal communities of Andaman Islands on YouTube social media platform, the National Commission for Scheduled Tribe (NCST) has…
No-detention policy to go from 2018
In News The government has decided to do away with the no-detention policy for students from the next academic session. No detention policy No child admitted to a school will…
India’s tough anti-hijacking law comes into force
In News Country’s new anti-hijacking law, which prescribes capital punishment in the event of death of any person has come into force following a government notification. The 2016 Anti-Hijacking Act…
JIGYASA – Student-Scientist connect programme launched
In News Jigyasa, a student- scientist connect programme was officially launched in the national capital today. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has joined hands with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan…