Type 1 Diabetes: Good control of not only blood sugar but also blood pressure and cholesterol is essential for survival and a good quality of life among Type 1 diabetics (T1D), according to a pan-India study of long-term survivors with the condition. A first-of-its kind report of long-term survivors of T1D from India, a multi-centric […]
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ISA Summit Between India And The United States 2021
The Industrial Security Agreement (ISA) Summit Between India And The United States: The Industrial Security Agreement (ISA) summit between India and the United States was held between September 27 to October 01, 2021 at New Delhi. The summit was organised to develop protocol for the exchange of classified information between the defence industries of both […]
Hanuthang-Handanbroke-Zungpal-Turtuk Road
Hanuthang-Handanbroke-Zungpal-Turroad: Construction on 05 major road infrastructure development projects was launched by Governor of Ladakh from Turtuk, the northernmost village of India. Following the MoU, signed on 03 Sep 2021, between the Ladakh Administration and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), projects involving construction/improvement of roads and tunnels were assigned to BRO for development of connectivity […]
Tiger T23
Order Issued To Hunt Tiger T23: The Male Tiger (name T23) has been responsible for the death of four persons in villages around Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (TN). Efforts to capture the animal had been unfruitful and after locals protest, TN Chief Wildlife Warden has ordered to hunt the Tiger T23 as a last resort Major […]
Guidelines To Simplify The Process Of Renunciation Of Citizenship For Indians
New guidelines Introduced By Ministry Of Home Affairs (MHA) To Simplify The Process Of Renunciation Of Citizenship For Indians: New guidelines introduced by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to simplify the process of renunciation of citizenship for Indians who wish to do so. Some of the simplified provisions in the new guidelines include- Uploading of […]
2nd Phase Of The Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban And AMRUT
2nd Phase Of The Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban And Atal Mission For Rejuvenation And Urban Transformation (AMRUT): The government has launched the 2nd phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) to make cities free of garbage, ensuring safe water, and not allow any untreated water discharge into any […]
Panel on Atrocities Committed By The Bureaucracy
CJI For Special Panels To Probe ‘Atrocities’ Chief Justice of India has mooted to form a Panel headed by High Court Chief Justice to probe any complaint received from Common man of “atrocities” committed by the bureaucracy, especially police officers Police have been in the spotlight for committing serious crimes: Gorakhpur (UP): The police officers […]
What are Green Term Loans?
What Is Green Term Loan? NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC-REL), a subsidiary of NTPC, has signed its first Green Term Loan agreement for installation of Solar Projects in Rajasthan & Gujarat. NTPC-REL is also constructing India’s largest single local solar power park of 4.75 GW in Kutch. NTPC is taking various steps to make its energy […]
2nd Global Fintech Fest-2021
2nd Global Fintech Fest-2021: The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, while addressing the 2nd Global Fintech Fest-2021 said, “At 87%, India has the highest FinTech adoption rate in the world against the global average of 64%.” Investment inflow in the Fintech sector has gone up to $10Bn since it started in 2016. India is […]
Performance Assessment Report Of District Hospitals:NITI Aayog
Performance Assessment Report Of District Hospitals:NITI Aayog NITI Aayog today released a performance assessment report of district hospitals in India, titled Best Practices in the Performance of District Hospitals. The report is an outcome of collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and WHO India. The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare […]