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Gene Editing

Recently scientists said that they had succeeded for the first time in wiping out an entire population of malaria-carrying mosquitoes in the lab using a gene editing tool to programme their extinction.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 25th Sep 2018

SC to rule on barring accused in heinous crimes from polls

A five-judge Constitution Bench is scheduled to pronounce its judgment on petitions to bar politicians facing charges of heinous crimes, such as murder, rape and kidnapping, from contesting elections.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 25th Sep 2018

Centre to issue warnings on lynchings

The Centre assured the Supreme Court that the Union and State governments would, within a week will frame warnings.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 25th Sep 2018

Female circumcision issue goes to Constitution Bench

The Supreme Court referred to a five-judge Constitution Bench petitions seeking a declaration that the practice of female circumcision or ‘khafz,’ prevalent in the Dawoodi Bohra sect, amounts to “female genital mutilation (FGM)” and is a violation of women’s right to life and dignity.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 25th Sep 2018

Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme

Prime Minister rolled out the Centre’s flagship scheme — Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan, also known as Ayushman Bharat or the National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM).

posted by Jawwad Kazi 24th Sep 2018