medical education
Can Body Cells Learn Without the Brain?
Recent research reveals surprising insights about cellular behaviour, which suggests that even human cells can exhibit a form of learning known as habituation. This phenomenon allows organisms to stop responding to repeated stimuli, which is a fundamental aspect of how ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
SAKSHAM Platform
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan recently launched SAKSHAM, a digital learning platform developed by the National Institute of Health & Family Welfare (NIHFW) in New Delhi. The aim of the platform is to promote medical education and training among healthcare ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
CCEA approves 75 new Government Medical Colleges by 2021-22
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved establishment of 75 additional Government Medical Colleges by 2021-22. These colleges will be attached with existing district/referral hospitals under Phase-III of the ongoing Centrally Sponsored scheme. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Medical Council (Amendment) Bill 2019
The features of the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed by the Lok Sabha are listed below: The bill amends the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 which provides for setting up the Medical Council of India (MCI) which regulates ..
Caste Discrimination and Indian Medical Education System
#JusticeForDrPayal was trending in social media for the last few days. Payal Tadvi, a resident doctor studying gynaecology at the BYL Nair Hospital in Mumbai, was found hanging in her hostel room as she was consistently harassed by the three ..
Parliament passes Homeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2018
Parliament has passed Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2018 to replace Ordinance promulgated by President in May 2018. It amends Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 which sets up Central Council of Homoeopathy and regulates homoeopathic education and practice Key Features ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences ranked as “Best Dental College” in India
The Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS) under the Government of NCT of Delhi has been ranked the “Best Dental College” in India for the 7th year in a row. The evaluation was done on the basis of reports ..
Union Government launches website of Digital India Internship Scheme
On May 9, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has launched the website of Digital India Internship Scheme in New Delhi. Under this scheme, 25 interns will be inducted for a period of three months. These interns will be paid a ..