Jammu to pioneer India’s first Cannabis Medicine Project: AIR July 24th-30th

- KPIB - August 23, 2023

Why is it in news?

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh today said, Jammu is going to pioneer India’s first Cannabis Medicine Project.

UPSC SYLLABUS RELEVANCE for prelims and Mains

  • Prelims: Current events of National and International importance.
  • Mains: GS Paper III : Technology, bio-diversity and environment, Important concepts Cannabis
                                                       Prelims PYQ Exercise-Find answer:

Q.Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of
(a) anti-malarial drug
(b) biodiesel
(c) pulp for paper industry
(d) textile fibre

                                                       Today’s prelims practice question:

Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the Cannabis Medicine Project in Jammu?
1. 1. It is a public-private partnership between CSIR-IIIM and a Canadian firm.
2. 2. It aims to produce medicines for various diseases using cannabis, a plant that is otherwise
prohibited and known for abuse.
3. 3. It is the first of its kind project in India and supports the Atma-Nirbhar Bharat initiative.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct
a) Only One
b) Only Two
c) All three
d) None
Answer : c
Explanation :

  • It is a first-of-its-kind project in India initiated by the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) Jammu in collaboration with a Canadian firm.
  •  The project aims to explore the therapeutic properties of cannabis, a plant that is otherwise prohibited and known for abuse.
  • The project will produce export quality medicines meant for different kinds of
    neuropathies, diabetic pains, cancer and epilepsy.
  •  The project is also important from the perspective of Atma-Nirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) as it will reduce the dependence on foreign countries for such medicines. Theproject is expected to give an impetus for huge investment in Jammu and Kashmir.

Some additional sentences are:

  •  The project was inaugurated by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday, who said that Jammu is going to pioneer India’s first cannabis medicine project.
  • The project involves large scale cultivation of superior accessions of cannabis in a protected area of the institute and research work on improving the varieties for desired cannabinoid content in glass houses with climate control facilities

 Mains PYQ exercise:What do you understand by fixed dose drug combinations (FDCs)? Discuss their merits and demerits.

Today’s mains: Discuss the significance and challenges of the Cannabis Medicine Project

practice question: in Jammu for India’s health sector and drug policy.

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NITI Aayog releases Export Preparedness Index 2022 report in New Delhi: PIB July 17th-23rd

- KPIB - August 23, 2023

Why is it in news?

NITI Aayog today released Export Preparedness Index 2022 report in New
Delhi. According to the report, coastal states have performed well with
states of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat being the top
performers.

UPSC SYLLABUS RELEVANCE for prelims and Mains

  • Prelims: Current events of National and International importance
  • Mains: General Studies III: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning,

mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment3.

Important concepts: Export Preparedness Index 2022

                                                         Prelims PYQ Exercise-Find answer

Q.With reference to the international trade of India at present, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. India’s merchandise exports are less than its merchandise imports.
2. India’s imports of iron and steel, chemicals, fertilisers and machinery have decreased in recent years.
3. India’s exports of services are more than its imports of services.
4. India suffers from an overall trade/current account deficit.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

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63 students and escort teachers of Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas on Theirway to Japan for an educational exposure visit: PIB July 10th-16th

- KPIB - August 23, 2023

Why is it in news?

Ministry of Education, Government of India in collaboration with Japan Science an Technology(JST) Agency, today flagged off a team of 63students and escort teachers to Japan for an educational exposure visit to various places of importance – industrial organisations, museums, universities, research institutions etc.

UPSC SYLLABUS RELEVANCE for prelims and Mains

  • Prelims: Current events of National and International importance.
  • Mains: General Studies II : Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests

Important concepts: Sakura Science Exchange Program

                                                         Prelims PYQ Exercise-Find answer

Q. Consider the following statements:(2006)
1. Free and compulsory education to the children of 6-14 years age-group by the State by the
seventy-sixth Amendment to the Constitution of India.
2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan seeks to provide computer education even in rural areas.
3. Education was included in the Concurrent List by the Forty-second Amendment, 1976 to
the Constitution of India’.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3

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Political Parties will now be able to file financial accounts online, with the ElectionCommission opening a web-portal for filing of three types of reports – ContributionReport, Audited Annual Account and Election Expenditure Statements by Political Parties:PIB, July 03-07

- KPIB - August 23, 2023

Why is it in the news?

The Political parties will now be able to file their financial accounts online to the Election Commission. The measure has been enabled with the launch of a new web- portal (https://iems.eci.gov.in/) to facilitate the online filing of Contribution Report, Audited Annual Account and Election Expenditure Statement by the Political Parties.

UPSC SYLLABUS RELEVANCE for prelims and Mains

  • Prelims: Current events of National and International importance.
  • Mains: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.

Important concepts: Election Commission of India

                                                               Prelims PYQ Exercise-Find answer

Consider the following statements with reference to India: [2002]

  1. The Chief Election Commission and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries,

  2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court

  3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court

  4. The term of office of the Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes his office or till the day he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.

Which of these statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2      

(b) 2 and 3

(c) l and 4      

(d) 2 and 4

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Political Parties will now be able to file financial accounts online, with the Election Commission opening a web-portal for filing of three types of reports: PIB

- KPIB - August 11, 2023
Why is it in the news? 

The Political parties will now be able to file their financial accounts online to the Election Commission. The measure has been enabled with the launch of a new web-portal (https://iems.eci.gov.in/) to facilitate the online filing of Contribution Report, Audited Annual Account and Election Expenditure Statement by the Political Parties.

UPSC SYLLABUS RELEVANCE for prelims and Mains
  • Prelim:

          Current events of National and International importance.

  • Mains:
     Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
Important concepts

Election Commission of India

Prelims PYQ Exercise-Find answer:

Consider the following statements with reference to India: [2002]

  1. The Chief Election Commission and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries,

  2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court

  3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court

  4. The term of office of the Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes his office or till the day he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.

Which of these statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2      

(b) 2 and 3

(c) l and 4      

(d) 2 and 4

Today’s prelims practice question

A). Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the online filing of financial reports by political parties in India?

  1. Online filing is mandatory for all political parties, and they cannot submit hard copies of their reports.
  2. It   is facilitated by a web-portal launched by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
  3. The online filing aims to improve transparency, accountability and compliance of political parties with the legal provisions.
  4. The parties must submit these reports to the ECI/State/UT CEOs as per the Representation of People’s Act, 1951

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(I) 1 and 2 only  

(II) 2 and 3 only   

(III)  3 and 4 only   

(IV) 2, 3 and 4 only

Answer: IV
Explanation: 
  • The parties that do not wish to file online have to convey the reasons to the ECI in writing and may submit hard copies of their reports along with CDs/Pen drive.
  • Online filing is facilitated by a web-portal (https://iems.eci.gov.in/) launched by the ECI to enable the parties to submit three types of reports: Contribution Report, Audited Annual Account and Election Expenditure Statement.
  • Online filing aims to improve transparency, accountability and compliance of political parties with the legal provisions such as the Representation of People’s Act, 1951 and the transparency guidelines issued by the ECI from time to time.
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