Drug Regulation framework is a necessity in any nation as all medicines carry some risk of harm. It is therefore essential to monitor their effects, both intended and unwanted, to get an evidence-based assessment of risk versus benefit. Read here to know all about drug regulation and the approval … [Read more...] about Drug Regulation in India
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Genetic Privacy
Genetic privacy is the protection of an individual’s and their family’s personal information, preventing disclosure of their medical and non-medical information and restricting third parties' access to such personal information. The debate around genetic information and privacy has been on for a … [Read more...] about Genetic Privacy
Gender Pay Parity
What do you understand by Gender Pay Parity? What are the causes and how these differences can be minimised? Despite the existence of the Equal Remuneration Act of 1976, neither the law nor the courts have been able to preserve a fundamental human right of gender equality that is guaranteed by … [Read more...] about Gender Pay Parity
Special Category Status
What is special category status? What is its historical perspective? Who assigns it to the states? What are its benefits? What are the criteria to give the status of Special Category States? Read further to know more. The Center categorises states with socioeconomic and geographic disadvantages … [Read more...] about Special Category Status
Biodiversity Hotspots in India
What are Biodiversity Hotspots? Who declares Biodiversity Hotspots? Which regions of India are included in Biodiversity Hotspots? Read further to know more. Biodiversity is referred to as the diversity of plant and animal species in a specific habitat. The two main factors that make up … [Read more...] about Biodiversity Hotspots in India
Green Growth: India’s strategy for Green Economy
Green growth is one of the seven top priorities of the Union Budget 2023-24 for ushering green industrial and economic transition, environmentally friendly agriculture, and sustainable energy in the country. Read here to get a comprehensive understanding of India’s efforts towards green energy … [Read more...] about Green Growth: India’s strategy for Green Economy