Context: According to a working paper of the International Labour Organization (ILO), achieving universal coverage of social protection for low- and middle-income countries requires an additional $1.4 trillion annually. Key
Context: Recently CSIR announced the successful conclusion of the first phase of the ‘Phenome India-CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase (PI-CheCK). More on the news About the Council of Scientific & Industrial
Context: Recently, ICMR raised the issue of jointly developing a low-dose or pediatric oral form of hydroxyurea for treating sickle cell disease in India. About Hydroxyurea: About Sickle Cell Disease:
Context: Recently, OPEC+ has decided to extend significant oil output cuts until 2025 in response to slow demand growth, increased interest rates, and the growing oil production from the United
Context: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has recommended that all states in India appoint an "anti-human trafficking nodal officer." More on the News: Significance of Nodal Officers: Expected Benefits:
Context: Recently, India participated in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) Forum held at ITU Geneva from May 27th to 31st, 2024. More on the news WSIS +
Context: The Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV) has devised a new method to generate Virus-like particles (VLPs), to help develop antibodies against Nipah. Methodology adopted in developing VLPs: About Virus-like particles (VLPs): How VLPs
Context: India is participating in two mega multinational exercises being hosted by the US – the Red Flag air exercise and the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) naval exercise. About
Context: Recently, During the 77th World Health Assembly, member states approved a draft resolution to enhance the accessibility of organ transplantation, encompassing human cells and tissues. More on the news:
Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed the opening of Rupee accounts abroad to boost the Internationalisation of India rupee. Key Highlights Opening of Rupee Accounts Outside India: