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ICMR recommends use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Coronavirus Context : The national task force for COVID-19, constituted by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR), has recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 for a high-risk population.  ICMR directed that the hydroxy-chloroquine should be given…

UN releases World Happiness Report 2020 Context : United Nations released the World Happiness Report 2020. Highlights : The World Happiness Report ranks 156 countries by how happy their citizens perceive themselves. The report is a landmark survey of the state of global…

Protecting peatlands can help attain climate goals Context : The Food and Agriculture Organization operating under United Nations released a report recently on Peatlands. The report says that though Peatlands cover only 3% of the earth’s surface, they trigger the…

National Aquifer Mapping and Management programme (NAQUIM) context : Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) is implementing National Aquifer Mapping and Management programme (NAQUIM). Highlights : envisages mapping of aquifers (water bearing formations), their characterization and development of Aquifer Management Plans…

Permanent commission for women in Navy Context : The Supreme Court has upheld the right of serving Short Service Commission (SSC) women officers of the Navy to be granted permanent commission (PC) on a par with their male counterparts. The judgment was based on…

Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya  Karyakram Context : Promoting health and prevention of disease and risk factors is an important aspect of the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram under the National Health Mission. Various platforms being used to promote health and well-being of…

Mission Solar Charkha Context : The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has launched the Mission Solar Charkha in 2018-19 for implementation of 50 Solar Charkha Clusters across the country. The aims and objectives of Mission Solar Charkha…

Reforming power to serve people Context : Political parties in India pursue power without adequate transparency and accountability. Recent events yet again highlight the need for electoral reforms.  currently ,  in Madhya Pradesh, the ruling Congress is battling defections.  Why Capturing…

World Consumer Rights Day Context : World Consumer Rights Day is observed on 15 March. The consumer movement marks 15 March with World Consumer Rights Day every year. The day aims to raise global awareness about consumer rights and needs.  Aim : The day aims…

New approach to speed up red blood cells generation in the lab Context : A team of researchers led by Dr. L. S. Limaye, ex-scientist at the Department of Biotechnology’s National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) at Pune have found…