Why in the news? Stabecoins are exploding in popularity because they are a practical and cheap way to transact in cryptocurrency mainly in US markets. Stablecoins have moved from virtual nonexistence to a more than $120 billion market in a …
What is dumping? Dumping is the practice of selling a product in a foreign market at an unfairly low price (a price that is lower than the cost in the home market, or which is lower than the cost of …
What’s in the news? The Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has notified the Scheme for “Promotion of Medical Device Parks” to support the medical devices industry to reach its potential in the coming years. About …
e-Governance is understood as the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at all the level of the Government in order to provide services to the citizens, interaction with business enterprises and communication and exchange of information between different agencies …
The World Health Organisation (WHO), in its first-ever update since 2005, has tightened global air pollution standards announcing more stringent limits for six pollutant categories such as particulate matter (PM), ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) sulfur dioxide (SO2) and carbon monoxide …
What’s the news ? The World Health Organisation (WHO), in its first-ever update since 2005, has tightened global air pollution standards announcing more stringent limits for six pollutant categories such as particulate matter (PM), ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) sulfur …
What is Blue Flag Certification? The Blue Flag certification is a globally recognised eco-label accorded to environmental- friendly, clean beaches, marinas and sustainable boating tourism operators. It is awarded on the basis of 33 stringent criteria classified in four major …
What is the NDHM? Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 2020 Independence Day speech announced a major digital initiative in the form of National Digital Health Mission (NDHM). The project will provide a health ID to every person in the …
What’s in the news? In a big fillip to the fundamental rights of life, dignity and personal liberty, the Supreme Court has introduced a new system by which crucial decisions, including orders on bail and stay of arrest, can be …
NEWS The collegium system and the mysteries underlining its decision-making dilute the importance of the High Courts. CONTEXT In recent weeks, new judges have been appointed to the Supreme Court of India, filling up the long overdue vacancies. Now, after …