Local clinical trial waiver for selected drugs is a double-edged sword
Context: India’s recent regulatory shift under Rule 101 of the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules (NDCTR), 2019, enables the Central Licensing Authority (CLA) to waive local clinical trials for new drugs approved in specific countries. While this aims to expedite access to critical medications, it raises concerns about safety, genetic variability, and healthcare equity. Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Accelerated Access to […]
A global polio resurgence and the need to reevaluate the basics
Context: Polio, a near-eradicated disease, has resurfaced in various regions, with detections of both wild poliovirus (WPV) and vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV). This resurgence calls for a reassessment of eradication strategies and vaccine choices to sustain global progress. Relevance : GS 2(Health ) Resurgence in Developed and Developing Nations: Polio Vaccination Dilemma: Transmission Dynamics – Faecal-Oral vs. Respiratory: Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI): […]
Nation Mourns Former PM Manmohan Singh
Relevance: GS 4(Ethics , Leadership ) Architect of Economic Reforms Indo-U.S. Nuclear Deal Transition in Foreign Policy Governance and Leadership Challenges Academic and Professional Excellence Political Legacy and Historical Judgment
Over 10.58 lakh Votes Were ‘Not Counted or Rejected’ in Lok Sabha election
Relevance: GS 2(Elections ) Voter Registration and Turnout: Other Voting Irregularities: Polling Stations and Re-Polling: Candidates and Nominations: Independent Candidates: Women Voters and Candidates: Political Parties’ Performance:
Current Affairs Quiz 27 December 2024
Current Affairs 27 December 2024
Content: Over 10.58 lakh votes were ‘not counted or rejected’ in Lok Sabha election, show EC data Relevance : GS 2(Elections ) Voter Registration and Turnout: Other Voting Irregularities: Polling Stations and Re-Polling: Candidates and Nominations: Independent Candidates: Women Voters and Candidates: Political Parties’ Performance: Nation mourns former PM Manmohan Singh, economist-ruler credited with liberalisation Relevance […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 December 2024
Content: An Avoidable Tragedy Context : Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) Practice Question: What are the main causes of stampedes in India, and how can crowd management be improved to prevent such tragedies?(250 Words ) Case Study: Hyderabad Stampede (2023) Key Issues in Crowd Management Negligence in Planning: Inadequate Protocols: Emergency Response Gaps: Actionable Measures […]
PIB Summaries 27 December 2024
Content: Empowering Rural India The Revolutionary Impact of SVAMITVA Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) Key Highlights Achievements Innovations Impact Success Stories Conclusion SVAMITVA is more than a government initiative; it is a catalyst for rural self–reliance and economic transformation. Through property validation and modern mapping, it lays the foundation for a stronger, unified rural India. […]
Static Quiz 27 December 2024 (Economy)
How the 2004 Indian Ocean quake transformed tsunami science
Unexpected Scale and Impact: Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management ) Advancements in Tsunami Science: New Research Directions: Tsunami Hazard Awareness: Advances in Earthquake Prediction: Global Tsunami Awareness: