Tag: GS 2
CAR T-cell Therapy
Context Oncologists explain the importance of CAR T-cell technology in curing people with leukemia and lymphomas. Key Takeaways Leukaemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, while lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. Ar […]
Appointment of DGP’s
Context The Nagaland government appointed the State Director General of Police (DGP) following the directions of the Supreme Court. About The Supreme Court (SC) had directed the Nagaland government to appoint a 1992-batch IPS officer as the state DGP after the Nagaland government challenged the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recommendation of the officer as […]
Aldermen
In News The Supreme Court said the Constitution does not allow nominated members (aldermen) of a municipality the right to vote in meetings. About Alderman Alderman” refers to a member of a city council or municipal body, with exact responsibilities depending on the location of its usage. It is derived from Old English. Historical Linkages […]
India-South Korea Relations
In Context India and South Korea recently acknowledged the 50th anniversary of India-South Korea diplomatic ties. A walking pilgrimage through the Buddhist circuit About: A group of 108 Buddhist monks from South Korea will walk over 1,100 kilometres in the next 43 days, from February 9 to March 23. Marking 50 years of diplomatic relations: […]
K.G. Balakrishnan Commission
In News Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment stated that the government is fully committed to providing all the facilities to enable the Balakrishnan Commission to function effectively. About K.G. Balakrishnan Commission The Union government has notified a Commission in 2022 under the former Chief Justice of India and former chairperson of the […]
Operation Dost: India’s Disaster Relief Diplomacy
In News Recently, under Operation Dost, India dispatched Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft with relief material to Turkey as part of its Humanitarian And Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts to assist earthquake-hit Turkey and Syria. About India’s Disaster Relief Diplomacy India deploys its humanitarian aid mainly through bilateral and, gradually, multilateral channels. India’s […]
National Commission of Schedule Tribes (NCST)
In News Recently in Parliament, the Minister of State for Tribal Affairs informed that the National Commission of Schedule Tribes is functioning with less than 50% of its approved strength. National Commission of Schedule Tribes (NCST) Background: The NCST was established by amending Article 338 and inserting a new Article 338A in the Constitution through […]
India-Canada Relations
In Context India’s External Affairs Minister recently held wide-ranging talks with visiting Canadian Foreign minister. About Both nations reviewed the progress in bilateral relations, which are anchored in the following: Shared democratic values, Growing economic linkages, Security cooperation, Mobility of students and professionals and Strong people-to-people ties. Deepening collaboration & EPTA: Both sides expressed interest […]
Ladakh’s fragile ecology & demand of Sixth Schedule
In News Recently, Ladakhi innovator and engineer Sonam Wangchuk completed his five-day “climate fast”. More about the news About: The fast was held by Mr. Wangchuk in an effort to draw the attention of Indian leaders to the region’s fragile ecology and to secure its protection under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. About Sonam […]
