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GOVERNMENT TIGHTENS REGULATION OF HIGH ALCOHOL-CONTAINING DRUG FORMULATIONS Why in the News? Drugs Rules Amended: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to strengthen regulation of medicinal formulations containing high concentrations of ethyl alcohol, reflecting India’s strategic alignment with global pharmaceutical governance standards. Major Change: Products containing more than …
Read MoreNCW CONSTITUTES EXPERT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW IVF AND ART REGULATORY FRAMEWORK Why in the News? NCW Initiative: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has constituted a high-level Expert Committee, chaired by former Delhi High Court judge Justice Asha Menon, to review the legal and regulatory framework governing IVF clinics, ART centres, and gamete banks. Objective: …
Read MoreDELHI HC QUESTIONS CONSTITUTION OF STANDING COMMITTEE OF NATIONAL BOARD FOR WILDLIFE Why in the News? High Court Hearing: The Delhi High Court questioned the Centre over the constitution of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) while hearing a PIL alleging violation of statutory provisions. Key Concern: Petitioners alleged that the …
Read MoreINDIA-AUSTRALIA AGREE TO REPATRIATE STOLEN CULTURAL ANTIQUITIES Why in the News? India-Australia Summit: During the India-Australia Annual Summit, reflecting deepening strategic partnerships and strategic alignment within the Indo-Pacific strategy, Australia agreed to return three Chola-era antiquities from Tamil Nadu, while India committed to repatriating the remains of an Australian First Nations ancestor held in Chennai. …
Read MoreKARNATAKA TO REVIVE INFORMATION DISORDER TACKLING UNIT (IDTU) Why in the News? Digital Initiative Revived: The Karnataka Government has decided to revive the Information Disorder Tackling Unit (IDTU) to combat the spread of fake news and misinformation, recognizing information security as integral to the broader Indo-Pacific strategy. Institutional Setup: The IDTU will function as a …
Read MoreSTUDY TO CONTAIN ANTIMICROBIAL-RESISTANT NEONATAL SEPSIS BEGINS IN INDIA Why in the News? India Joins Global Trial: India has joined the NeoSep1 international clinical trial to evaluate effective antibiotic combinations for antimicrobial-resistant neonatal sepsis, with the first participants enrolled at JIPMER, Puducherry and PGIMS, Rohtak, demonstrating strategic alignment with global health priorities. Public Health Significance: …
Read MoreBEYOND CHILDCARE, FOUR OTHER BARRIERS Syllabus: GS 3: Employment, Growth & Development Skill development. Human resources. Why in the News? The latest National Statistics Office (NSO) report highlights a significant rise in Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) and women-led enterprises in India’s million-plus cities. However, persistent structural barriers continue to limit women’s economic participation …
Read MoreIndia Australia Strategic Partnership Syllabus GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Australia, strengthening defence, technology, energy, and economic cooperation while highlighting the need to transform growing strategic convergence into lasting institutional alignment within the broader indo-pacific strategy. Introduction India and Australia have significantly strengthened their …
Read MoreCOUNTRIES RESUME TALKS TO FINALISE WHO PANDEMIC TREATY Why in the News? PABS Negotiations: WHO member states have resumed negotiations in Geneva to finalise the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) mechanism under the Pandemic Agreement through enhanced diplomatic engagement and multilateral engagement. Fresh Urgency: The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo …
Read MoreIMF LOWERS GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST TO 3%; INDIA’S TO 6.4% Why in the News? IMF Outlook Update: The International Monetary Fund lowered its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.0% and marginally reduced India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2026–27 from 6.5% to 6.4%. Reason: The revision reflects heightened uncertainty due to West Asia tensions, elevated energy …
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