India Revamps Medical Device Regulations

The Government of India is revising its regulatory framework for medical devices to enhance safety and efficiency. This initiative aims to classify approximately 1,178 medical devices into four distinct categories based on their risk profiles. The Central Drugs Standards Control ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

8th Edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)

India’s organic farming sector is poised for growth, with total export values projected to reach Rs 20,000 crore by 2028. This outlook was shared by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, during the launch of the 8th ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

Key Initiatives Launched at Genome India Data Conclave

India has made leap towards self-reliance in genomics. At the Genome India Data Conclave in New Delhi, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that India now possesses its own genomic data. This achievement marks a very important moment for the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Freshwater Species at Risk of Extinction

Recent assessments reveal alarming statistics regarding freshwater biodiversity. A study conducted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) indicates that nearly 25 per cent of the 23,496 species examined are threatened with extinction. This analysis marks the urgent ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Gaddi Dog Breed Officially Recognised

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBAGR) has officially recognised the Gaddi dog breed. This indigenous breed hails from the Himalayan region and is now acknowledged alongside nine other livestock breeds. The recognition aims ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

Ancient Ice Core Discovered in Antarctica

Recent advancements in climate science have emerged from Antarctica, where an international team of scientists successfully drilled an ice core estimated to be 1.2 million years old. This monumental achievement involved drilling nearly 2.8 kilometres deep to reach the Antarctic ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Quantum Computing – A 2025 Perspective

Recent advancements in quantum computing have positioned the technology at the forefront of scientific innovation. As the United Nations has proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the global race to develop full-scale quantum computers intensifies. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 10, 2025

1. In the context of economic indicators, consider the following statements: Gross Value Added (GVA) is always higher than GDP due to net indirect taxes. Nominal GDP considers inflation when calculating economic growth. The fiscal deficit is the difference between ..