Crohn’s Disease : New Way To Treat A recent study suggests that a two-drug combination may offer a new way to treat inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s Disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a chronic, or long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. It is […]
Finland Joins NATO
Finland Joins NATO: Finland has officially joined NATO after its application was ratified in record time. This move was supported by the majority of NATO members, who believed that Finland’s membership would enhance the alliance’s strength in the Baltic area. Finland has joined NATO due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has made its smaller […]
Chhukha Hydroelectric Project
Chhukha Hydroelectric Project: India recently agreed to an upward revision of tariff of the Chhukha hydroelectric project. Chhukha Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-the-river reservoir-based project. It is located in the Wangchu River/basin in Chukha, Bhutan. Installed capacity is 336 MW. It was built by the Government of India (GoI) at the cost of Rs. 246 […]
Anti-Dumping Of Sodium Cyanide Imports
Anti-Dumping Of Sodium Cyanide Imports: India has initiated an anti-dumping probe into imports of poisonous chemical sodium cyanide from China, the European Union, Japan and Korea following a complaint by domestic companies. An application has been filed by Hindusthan Chemical Company and United Phosphorous Ltd for the probe and the imposition of appropriate anti-dumping duty […]
India Justice Report 2022
India Justice Report 2022: According to the India Justice Report (IJR) 2022 (3rd edition), the State of Karnataka emerged at the top among the 18 large and mid-sized States with populations of over one crore. The state of Tamil Nadu has secured the second position in the rankings, while Telangana has secured the third position. […]
Lokpal
Lokpal: Lokpal’s office recently informed that Around 68% of corruption complaints against public functionaries that landed with the Lokpal were “disposed off” without any action in the past four years. The Lokpal is a statutory body established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013. The Lokpal will consist of a chairperson and a maximum of […]
Amogha-III : Anti Tank Guided Missile
Amogha-III : Anti Tank Guided Missile The indigenous Anti Tank Guided Missile, Amogha-III tests were announced as successful. Amogha-III is an indigenous missile. It is developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). It has a fire-and-forget capability. Fire-and-forget capability means it does not require external intervention after launch. The missile features dual-mode Imaging […]
Nagri Dubraj Rice And Langda Mango : Geographical Indication Tag
Nagri Dubraj Rice And Langda Mango : Geographical Indication Tag Nagri Dubraj Rice:- It is known as the Basmati of Chhattisgarh because of its fragrance. It is produced by a women’s self-help group “Maa Durga Swasahayata Samuh“. The grain finds reference in Valmiki Ramayana. It is an indigenous variety and has small grains, is very […]
National Policy For Rare Diseases 2021 : Exemption From Basic Customs Duty
National Policy For Rare Diseases 2021 : Exemption From Basic Customs Duty The Union Government has given full exemption from basic customs duty on all drugs and food for special medical purposes imported for personal use for treatment of all Rare Diseases listed under the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021. The exemption has been […]
SLINEX-23
SLINEX-23: The 10th edition of IN-SLN bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-23 was scheduled to take place in Colombo. SLINEX-23 is an India -Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime Exercise. This is the 10th edition of the exercise. It is scheduled to take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Indian Navy is being represented by INS Kiltan. INS Kiltan is […]
