Enteroviruses : Rising Incidence The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against the rising incidence of enterovirus infections in a few countries across Europe. Enterovirruse are a group of viruses that can cause various infectious illnesses and are responsible for annual epidemics. There are many kinds of enteroviruses, including coxsackieviruses, echoviruses, polioviruses, and the hepatitis […]
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Notification To Bring The GSTN Under The Purview Of The PMLA
Notification To Bring The GSTN Under The Purview Of The PMLA: The Central Government recently issued a notification to bring the Goods & Services Tax Network (GSTN) under the purview of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is an Act to prevent money laundering and to provide for […]
Global Survey On Digital And Sustainable Trade Facilitation
Global Survey On Digital And Sustainable Trade Facilitation: The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific (UNESCAP) released Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation. It is conducted every two years by UNESCAP. The 2023 survey covered more than 140 economies and evaluated 60 trade facilitation measures Key findings: It has recognized […]
Performance Grading Index (PGI) : For Year 2021-2022
Performance Grading Index (PGI) : For Year 2021-2022 The Union Ministry of Education released report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22. Performance Grading Index: It was first released for the year 2017-18 and so far it has been released up to the year 2020-21. It assesses the performance of school […]
Whole-Genome Sequencing : In Newborns
Whole-Genome Sequencing : In Newborns The use of rapid whole-genome sequencing (WGS) in newborns, including healthy newborns, has emerged as a revolutionary approach to diagnose and treat genetic diseases. By providing a comprehensive view of an infant’s genetic makeup, this technology enables healthcare workers to make fast and effective diagnoses, leading to improved outcomes and […]
U.S. Destroys Last Of Its Declared Chemical Weapons
U.S. Destroys Last Of Its Declared Chemical Weapons: The United States has destroyed the last of its declared chemical weapons stockpile, a milestone in the history of warfare dating back to the First World War. The U.S. faced a September 30 deadline to eliminate its remaining chemical weapons under the international Chemical Weapons Convention. Chemical […]
Threads App : Meta
Threads App : Meta Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has recently developed a new app called Threads to compete with Twitter. The launch of the app in the European Union (EU) has been postponed due to regulatory concerns. Meta’s Threads app, designed to provide a platform for discussions and community engagement. It is currently not […]
Farmers Distress Index
Farmers Distress Index: The Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) in India has developed a unique early warning system known as the “farmers’ distress index.”The index is currently being worked out in the form of a mobile or desktop application. The purpose of this index is to minimize agrarian distress, including crop loss, failure, […]
Jenin Refugee Camp : Israel Launched a Military Operation
Jenin Refugee Camp : Israel Launched a Military Operation Israel launched a military operation in the Jenin Refugee Camp in the occupied West Bank, resembling wide-scale operations carried out during the second Palestinian uprising (2000-2005). The operation aimed to destroy and confiscate weapons and targeted specific militant groups. It involved around 2,000 soldiers and utilized […]
International Conference On Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023)
International Conference On Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023): The three-day International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023) has commenced in New Delhi. The conference aims to establish a Green Hydrogen ecosystem and foster a systemic approach to global decarbonisation goals. Themes of the Conference: Hydrogen Production Technologies: This theme will focus on various methods of producing green hydrogen […]
