Current Affairs
Tungsten Mining Threatens Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site
Location: Madurai district, Tamil Nadu Issue: Protests: Environmental Concerns: Tungsten: The controversy highlights the tension between resource exploitation for economic gain and preserving local environments and communities’ well-being. Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS) Overview: Definition and Characteristics Legal Framework Role of National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) Criteria for Identification of BHS Significance Serve as vital ecological and … Read more
What is Miqnaf (Nafithromycin) and its application?
Drug Approval & Key Details In a significant stride for India’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, Miqnaf (Nafithromycin), developed by Wockhardt, has been approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for the treatment of Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) in adults. This approval marks the first new macrolide-based treatment for CABP in India in nearly 30 years, addressing the growing challenge of … Read more
Front Running in the Stock Market Explained
Front-running is a serious ethical and legal breach in the stock market. It occurs when a broker or someone with inside knowledge of an impending large order buys or sells the same security before the large order is executed. This allows them to profit from the price movement caused by the large order. SEBI Cracks … Read more
