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India’s 1991 Economic Crisis 

Context ∙ S.Venkitaramanan, who served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from 1990 to1992 passed away recently. About S.Venkitaramanan ∙ He was appointed as the 18th Governor of RBI by the government in 1990. ∙ He navigated the Reserve Bank of India through the crucial years of the 1990 balance of […]

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Aromatic Crops and Floriculture 

Context ∙ High value aromatic crops and floriculture have recently emerged as a means to supplement livelihood of Odisha’s tribal communities. About ∙ Successful introduction of aromatic plants has been seen in Nabarangpur and Koraput districts of Odisha, where tribal farmers showed an interest in diversifying from the traditional maize crop. ∙ With the help

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Assisted Reproductive Technology 

Context ∙ The Union Health Ministry has sought data from States and UTs regarding the number of single women who have used Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). What is Assisted Reproductive Technology? ∙ Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) refer to a range of fertility treatments aimed at aiding reproduction for couples suffering from infertility or to persons

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Free Legal Aid in India

Context: Supreme Court judge Justice BR Gavai has been nominated as the Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC). Supreme Court Legal Services Committee ∙ The Supreme Court Legal Services Committee was constituted under Section 3A of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker

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Slums in India

Context ∙ The subject of slums has found a prominent place in the debates and discussions of the Indian Parliament throughout history. Slums in India ∙ Nationwide Data: Slums are found in 65 percent of the Indian towns. One in every six urban Indians lives in slums. ∙ Andhra Pradesh tops the list, with 36.1%

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NCDC survey of usage of Antibiotics 

Context ∙ The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) conducted a survey of antibiotics use across 15 States and two Union Territories. Key findings ∙ Out of 11,588 admissions and 9,652 eligible patients, 72% were prescribed antibiotics. ∙ Of these, only 45% were prescribed antibiotics for therapeutic indications, meant to treat infection or disease. ∙

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Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023

Context ∙ The National Medical Commission (NMC) has recently introduced the ‘Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023’ About Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023 ∙ It outlines a comprehensive framework for post-graduate medical education. The regulations cover the admission, counselling, and course work for post graduate medical education in India. ∙ These reforms aimed at fostering quality,

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