CAG Report on Coastal Ecosystem

CAG Report on Coastal Ecosystem

CAG Report on Coastal Ecosystem Context: • Recently, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India tabled a report in Parliament on whether steps taken by the Union Environment Ministry to conserve India’s coastal ecosystems have been successful. Centre’s Initiatives: 1. Coastal Regulation Zone Notification […]

Shortage of HIV Drugs

Shortage of HIV Drugs

Shortage of HIV Drugs Context: • In June, PLHIV (People Living with HIV) networks across the country started witnessing an acute shortage of certain Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs in Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) centres. Among them were pediatric formulations and dolutegravir, the backbone of HIV treatment.   […]