May 2023 -

Case Study of the Day: Kerala: An Exemplary Story in Palliative Care

May 18, 2023

Kerala has emerged as a global leader in palliative care. Despite limited resources and a challenging healthcare landscape, Kerala has developed a comprehensive and community-based approach to palliative care that has transformed the lives of patients and their families. Introduction Kerala faces various challenges, including a high burden of chronic diseases, limited healthcare resources, and …

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Transitioning Away from LIBOR

May 18, 2023

Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has advised banks and other RBI-regulated entities to ensure complete transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) from July 1. What is LIBOR? LIBOR, stands for the London Interbank Offered Rate, is the benchmark interest rate at which major global banks lend to one another. It …

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UNEP Report on Plastic Pollution

May 18, 2023

Context: A recent report ‘Turning off the Tap: How the world can end plastic pollution and create a circular economy’ has been released by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). More on News This report outlines the magnitude and nature of the changes required to end plastic pollution and create a sustainable circular economy that is …

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Methanol Poisoning

May 18, 2023

Context: As many as 22 people had died after consuming spurious liquor in Tamil Nadu. What is Alcohol? Alcohol, in the context of beverages, refers to a group of organic compounds known as alcohols that contain a hydroxyl (-OH) functional group attached to a carbon atom. Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) is the most common type of …

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List of Scheduled Commercial Banks in India, Functions, Examples

May 18, 2023

Scheduled Commercial Banks Scheduled Commercial Banks in India are banks that are listed under the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. These banks are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and are authorized to carry out banking activities in India. Scheduled Commercial Banks Categories Scheduled Commercial Banks can be …

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World Hypertension Day 2023, Theme, History, Objectives

May 18, 2023

World Hypertension Day World Hypertension Day is an annual observance held on May 17th to raise awareness about hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. Hypertension is a common condition in which the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high, leading to an increased risk of various health problems, …

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Cannes 2023, Venue, Theme, Celebrities and Schedule

May 18, 2023

Cannes 2023 The 2023 Cannes Film Festival is presently in session. The French historical drama Jeanne du Barry, starring Johnny Depp and directed by Mawenn, served as the festival’s opening film. The year’s most anticipated film festival has finally arrived. The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2032 is presently running from May 16 …

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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 18 May 2023

May 18, 2023

The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 17 May 2023 Two Constitution Benches of the Supreme Court of India delivered important judgments last week. The first case decided that the Delhi government headed by the Chief Minister — and not the Lieutenant Governor appointed by the central government — will control civil …

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डेली करंट अफेयर्स for UPSC – 17 May 2023

May 17, 2023

डेली करंट अफेयर्स फॉर UPSC 2023 in Hindi प्रश्न हाल ही में खबरों में देखी गई, ‘डोनेनेमाब’ दवा का उपयोग निम्नलिखित में से किस बीमारी के इलाज में किया जाता है? क्षय रोग अल्जाइमर इबोला वायरस पार्किंसंस रोग डेली करंट अफेयर्स for UPSC – 16 May 2023 व्याख्या: विकल्प (2) सही है: डोनेनेमाब दवा शुरुआती …

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Daily Current Affairs for UPSC – 17 May 2023

May 17, 2023

Daily Current Affairs for UPSC 2023 Q) Recently seen in news, the ‘Donanemab’ drug is used in the treatment of which one of the following disease? Tuberculosis Alzheimer Ebola virus Parkinson’s disease Daily Current Affairs for UPSC – 16 May April 2023 Explanation: Option (2) is correct: Recently, Donanemab drug was found to slow down …

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