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PIB Summaries 04 July 2024

  1. National Medical Commission (NMC)
  2. Steel Slag


Context:

Dr. B.N. Gangadhar appointed as Chairperson of the National Medical Commission

Relevance:

GS II: Polity and Governance

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. About National Medical Commission (NMC)
  2. Functions and Responsibilities

About National Medical Commission (NMC):

  • The National Medical Commission (NMC) is a regulatory body responsible for overseeing medical education and profession in India.
  • The NMC was established in 2019 under the National Medical Commission Act, replacing the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI).

Composition:

  • The NMC consists of a Chairperson, members, and ex-officio members appointed by the Central Government.
  • The Chairperson and members include eminent medical professionals, academicians, and experts from various fields related to medical education and practice.

Autonomous Boards:

  • The NMC comprises autonomous boards responsible for specific areas such as undergraduate education, postgraduate education, medical assessment and rating, ethics and medical registration, and continuing professional development.
Reforms and Objectives:
  • The NMC was established to bring about significant reforms in the medical education sector, promote transparency, improve the quality of education, and ensure the availability of competent medical professionals.
  • It aims to address challenges in medical education, bridge gaps, and align education with evolving healthcare needs.

Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Regulating Medical Education: The NMC sets standards, guidelines, and regulations for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education in India.
  • Assessing Medical Institutions: It conducts inspections and assessments of medical colleges and institutions to ensure compliance with prescribed standards.
  • Granting Recognition: The NMC grants recognition to medical qualifications and degrees obtained from Indian and foreign institutions.
  • Promoting Ethical Practices: It establishes and enforces ethical standards and guidelines for medical professionals.
  • Conducting Common Entrance Examinations: The NMC conducts a common entrance examination called the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to undergraduate medical courses in India.
  • Oversight and Quality Assurance: The NMC monitors the quality of medical education, training, and research to maintain high standards in the healthcare sector.


Context:

Recently, the member (Science) of Niti Aayog released the Guidelines for Utilization and Processing of Steel Slag as Processed Steel Slag Aggregates in Road Construction.

Relevance:

Facts for Prelims

About Steel Slag

  • Industrial Byproduct: Obtained from the steel manufacturing industry as a byproduct.
  • Production: Generated in large quantities during steel-making operations using electric arc furnaces or smelting iron ore in basic oxygen furnaces.
  • Composition: Primarily consists of calcium, magnesium, manganese, aluminum silicates, and oxides in various combinations, formed during the cooling process.
Applications of Steel Slag
  • Environmental Remediation:
    • Used as a barrier material in waste sites to prevent heavy metals from leaching into the environment.
    • The high oxide mineral content of steel slag helps in precipitating heavy metals from water runoff.
  • Water Treatment:
    • Successfully employed to treat acidic water discharges from abandoned mines.
  • Construction Industry:
    • Can replace coarse aggregate in concrete due to its higher impact and crushing strength.
    • Offers better anti-skid capacity compared to conventional aggregates.

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