Independent Collegium: A petition was filed in the Supreme Court seeking the constitution of an independent collegium to appoint members of the Election Commission of India (ECI). The petition was filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms. The petition states that the present process of appointing members to the Election Commission, solely by the executive, […]
Category: Current Affairs
What is Monoclonal Antibody Therapy?
Monoclonal antibody Therapies: India is facing shortages of the monoclonal antibody therapy Monoclonal antibodies: They are artificially created antibodies that aim to aid the body’s natural immune system. They target a specific antigen — a protein from the pathogen that induces an immune response. Monoclonal antibodies can be created in the lab by exposing white […]
Plasma Therapy Dropped : ICMR
Plasma Therapy: The use of convalescent plasma has been dropped from the recommended treatment guidelines for COVID-19, according to an advisory from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Though a trial by the ICMR on 400 patients last year called the PLACID trial had found no significant benefit from the use of plasma, it […]
Farzad-B Gas Field : Iran
Farzad-B Gas Field: Iran gave the Farzad-B Gas Field to Petropars, a domestic gas producer. This is a setback for India’s energy ties with Iran as ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) had discovered the gas field in 2008 and has been part of the ongoing cooperation on that front. Farzad-B Gas Field: It is located in […]
ELDERLINE
ELDERLINE: The Ministry of Social Justice has started state-wise call centers in five major states to address the problems faced by elderly people in the wake of the covid pandemic. The toll-free helpline for elderly persons called ELDERLINE is expected to become operational in all states by the end of May 2021. The states covered […]
SAMVEDNA
SAMVEDNA: With the objective of providing psychological first-aid and emotional support to children affected during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)is providing Tele-Counselling to children through SAMVEDNA. SAMVEDNA stands for Sensitizing Action on Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and Necessary Acceptance. It is a Toll-Free Helpline launched to […]
Proposal For Gold Exchange : SEBI
Proposal For Gold Exchange: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a framework for setting up a spot gold exchange. The spot exchange is where financial instruments, such as commodities, currencies, and securities, are traded for immediate delivery. SEBI is a statutory body established in April 1992 in accordance with the provisions […]
What is Doomsday Scrolling?
Doomsday Scrolling: As Covid-19 has struck back to ravage our surroundings, most of us find ourselves continuously scrolling through pandemic-related news and social media feed — almost compulsively. That is what is called “doomscrolling” or “doomsday scrolling”. Doomsday Surfing refers to the tendency to continue to surf or scroll through bad news, even though that […]
Zeolite Cargo Flights
Zeolite Cargo Flights: National carrier Air India has begun the first of its “zeolite cargo flights” with the government of India has commenced the process of importing zeolite from across the world for use in medical oxygen plants. The government has appointed the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) as the charterer for these consignments. […]
PM CARES : Establishment of Oxygen Plant
PM CARES:: A plea was filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to utilise the PM-CARES fund for immediate procurement of vaccines and establishment of oxygen plants, generators and their installation in 738 district hospitals across the country. The petition said the government should loosen its PM-CARES purse strings and help common people in […]
