New US rules on Drones

The Federal Aviation Administration if the United States has recently issued new guidelines that eases restrictions on the use of drones. This is likely to expand the commercial uses of the technology in the country. Key Features The guidelines were issued by amending the Federal Aviation Administration Act of 2018. The guidelines allow operation of ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: Aviation Industry • Aviation Sector • Drones • Guidelines • United States of America

Operational Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently published the COVID-19 Vaccine Operational Guidelines. The Ministry had detailed its plan to carry out the administration of COVID-19 vaccine in the country. Key Highlights In Phase I of the COVID-19 Vaccination drive, the Government of India is to vaccinate thirty crore people. This includes health care ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: cold chain infrastructure • COVID-19 vaccine • Guidelines • Ministry of Health and Family Welfare • NEGVAC • Vaccination

WHO suspended Hydroxycloroquine trials

The World Health Organization recently suspended its trials on the efficacy of the drug Hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID-19. The HCQ trial is one of the four mega trials initiated by the organization. Mega Trials The four mega trials include HCQ, Lopinavir and Ritonavir, Lopinavir and Ritonavir along with Interferon and Remdesivir. India’s Current Status After ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: Guidelines • hydroxychloroquine • Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) • lopinavir • Remdesivir • ritonavir • World Health Organisation (WHO)

Draft Guidelines issued for Satellite TV channels

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued draft guidelines for satellite TV channels. Highlights The Ministry has listed 11 violation under the guidelines. It includes delay in intimating the ministry about the change in shareholding pattern of the company, appointing a director without the permission of the ministry, not removing a director who has ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Communication • Communication Satellite • e-TV • Guidelines • Information and Broadcating • Ministry of Information and Broadcasting • Satellite

Third Phase of Lock Down begins

On May 4, 2020, the third phase of Lock down begun all over India. The Ministry of Home Affairs had issued relaxations in lower risk districts. What is prohibited all over India? Under Lock Down 3.0, travel by road is prohibited all over India. The Educational institutes, schools, training institutes are to remain closed all ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Drugs • E-commerce • Guidelines • lock down • Ministry of Home Affairs • rural areas