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17May 2024

U.S. PROPOSES DOWNGRADING MARIJUANA’S CLASSIFICATION TO LOW-RISK SCHEDULE III

Why in the news? The U.S. administration formally proposed reclassifying marijuana as a less risky Schedule III drug. Reclassification shifts marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act since 1970. Recognizes marijuana’s potential medical benefits. About Marijuana  plant : Marijuana is derived from the Cannabis plant. Its main psychoactive compound is …

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17May 2024

SERIOUS ADVERSE EVENTS MAY OCCUR IN 1% OF COVAXIN RECIPIENTS

Why in the news? A study published in Springer Nature highlights that adolescent girls and individuals with co-morbidities are at increased risk of adverse events after receiving Bharat Biotech’s Covexin (BBV152) vaccine. Nearly one-third of participants in the observational study reported adverse events of special interest (AESI). Conducted by Banaras Hindu University, the study titled …

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17May 2024

ONLINE MSMES IN TAMIL NADU STRUGGLE WITH GST LICENCE REGISTRATION CHALLENGES

Why in the news? Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including online businesses, reported difficulties in online GST registration. Tamil Nadu, with 5 million MSMEs, represents 8% of India’s registrations in this category. Trade groups highlighted the burden of justifying Tamil Nadu as the primary state for registration and other tax oversight measures. source:medium About Udyam …

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17May 2024

SC ALLOWS NHAI PROJECTS TO PROCEED DESPITE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE ORDER

Why in the news? The Supreme Court permitted ongoing National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) projects to proceed despite earlier quashing of environmental clearance exemptions for linear projects. NHAI cited potential delays and financial losses for 485 national highway projects worth Rs 6.19 lakh crore without this permission. About National Highways Authority of India (NHAI): …

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17May 2024

“SC UPHOLDS PROCEDURAL RIGHTS IN PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS BY STATE”

Why in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that state acquisition of private property must follow proper procedures, emphasising constitutional and human rights. The judgement clarified that compensation alone is insufficient; legal processes and procedural rights must be strictly observed. Source:scribd About Right to Property under the Constitution of India: Initially recognized as a fundamental …

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17May 2024

SC LIMITS ED’S ARREST POWERS, EASES BAIL CONDITIONS FOR PMLA ACCUSED

Why in the news? The Supreme Court ruling limits the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) power to arrest under the PMLA, impacting bail conditions for accused individuals. The judgement clarifies the procedural requirements for ED’s custody applications and future investigations. source:Livelaw About Enforcement Directorate (ED): Role: Domestic law enforcement and economic intelligence agency. Objective: Enforce economic laws …

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17May 2024

A RIGHT TO FAIRNESS

Syllabus: GS-2: Governance, constitution, and polity. Why in the news? The Supreme Court’s Newsclick verdict emphasises due process, marking a significant step in safeguarding individual rights against arbitrary state power. source:slideshare Focus: Context:The recent Supreme Court verdict in the Newsclick case, delivered by Justices Sandeep Mehta and BR Gavai, underscores the significance of due process. …

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17May 2024

“REVOLUTIONIZING DRUG DEVELOPMENT WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE”

Syllabus:  GS-3 : Science and technology related to health and use of artificial intelligence GS-4 :Laws, rules, regulations, and conscience as sources of ethical guidance. Focus : This article delves into the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on drug development, specifically focusing on target protein identification and drug-target interaction prediction. It explores the advancements …

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17May 2024

SHOULD RESERVATION IN JOBS ONLY BE PROPORTIONAL TO POPULATION?

Syllabus: GS 2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States Why in the News? The article is in the news due to ongoing debates about the fairness and constitutionality of proportional …

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17May 2024

CAN PARTIES BE DE-RECOGNISED OR DE-REGISTERED?

SYLLABUS: GS 2: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Focus: The Election Commission of India (ECI) in its report on enforcement of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has stated that it expects star campaigners to lead by example and not vitiate the fabric of society. This has raised a debate about ECI powers …

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