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Why in the News? Academics from India, Qatar, and the UK reveal a concerning study on unapproved and banned Fixed-Dose Combinations (FDCs) of antibiotics in India. Key Highlights of the Study: Data : 5% of antibiotic FDCs (239 formulations) were unapproved(Year 2020). Additional 9.9% (39 formulations) were banned but still sold in the country. Impact: Unapproved …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The latest draft at the UN’s climate summit proposes a significant shift toward renewable energy. Source: Statista Key Highlights of the Draft: The Global Stocktake suggests tripling renewable energy capacity globally by 2030 as an option. Emphasis on strategically implementing the increase to replace fossil fuel-based energy and reduce reliance on …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A private member’s Bill was introduced in Rajya Sabha aimed at amending the Constitution, addressing concerns surrounding the accountability of Governors. Objectives of the Bill: The Bill proposed empowering State Assemblies to remove Governors. The Bill emphasized that the stature and dignity of the Governor’s office required the occupant to enjoy …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval for two gene therapies targeting sickle cell disease. Lyfgenia, developed by bluebird bio, and Casgevy, a collaboration between Pharmaceuticals Vertex and CRISPR Therapeutics, received regulatory clearance. Source: GBD Utilization of CRISPR Gene Editing Technology Casgevy marks a significant milestone as the first-ever …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The RBI has increased the UPI payment limits for healthcare and education from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh. Additionally, the recurring e-payment mandates for credit card, insurance, and mutual fund payments have been raised to ₹1 lakh from the existing ₹15,000 limit. Source: Demand Sage Regulatory Focus on Digital Lending: Issue: …
Read MoreNews Onion exports are prohibited by the central government through March 2024. The main goal of the action is to maintain price stability and guarantee sufficient supply of onions in domestic markets. In support of this, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) released a notification and it became operative yesterday. The notification further stated …
Read MoreNews: Over the passing of renowned Kannada film star Leelavathi Prime Minister expressed his condolences to Leelavathi’s family and supporters. About Leelavathi Indian actress Leelavathi (born 1937) appeared in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada motion pictures. Throughout her more than 50-year career, she appeared in over 600 films (more than 400 of them in Kannada alone). …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Law Minister, revealed a lack of consensus regarding the establishment of an All-India Judicial Service at the district judge level. According to the minister’s written response, there exists a divergence of opinions among State governments and the 25 High Courts regarding the proposed creation of this judicial service. About All …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Four ground-breaking drug regimens presented at The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 offer a ray of hope for drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) patients. These regimens, with efficacy and safety similar to conventional treatments, slash treatment time by up to two-thirds. About Tuberculosis (TB) : Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly infectious …
Read MoreWhy In the News? Textile and garment industry, mainly constituting MSMEs, faces a crisis akin to the late 1960s, according to Indian Cotton Federation (ICF) President J. Thulasidharan. Reports indicate shutdowns, machinery disposals, and reduced working hours across the textile value chain. Source: WTO Factors Impacting Industry: Low demand in both domestic and export markets …
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