The WHO’s Essential Medicines List, updated biennially, guides nations in prioritizing safe, effective, and cost-efficient drugs for public health. For India, it serves as the basis for NLEM, regulating prices and ensuring affordable access, especially for cancer and diabetes care.
Click to View MoreIndia has joined the Health AI Global Regulatory Network (GRN), an international platform for health regulators, to ensure the safe and effective use of AI in healthcare. The collaboration, led by ICMR-NIRDHDS and IndiaAI, will facilitate sharing of best practices and safety protocols, accelerating the safe integration of AI tools.
Click to View MoreIndia released a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) feasibility study, targeting a 1% blend by 2027 and 5% by 2030. Leveraging its vast biomass resources, SAF can cut CO2 emissions by up to 80%, reduce crude imports, and support India's 2070 net-zero goal.
Click to View MoreSamudrayaan Mission, part of India's Deep Ocean Mission, aim to send three individuals to 6,000 meters in a submersible developed by NIOT, Chennai. The mission's objectives are to explore and sustainably utilize deep-sea resources like polymetallic nodules, gas hydrates, and cobalt crusts, boosting 'Blue Economy' and enhancing technological capabilities.
Click to View MoreArtificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the Banking Sector by improving efficiency, security, and customer experience. However, challenges like high implementation costs, data privacy concerns, and skilled workforce shortages persist. The RBI emphasizes a balanced approach, including a robust regulatory framework and financial inclusion, to ensure successful AI adoption in banking.
Click to View MoreIndia's patent system has evolved from promoting generic drugs to encouraging domestic innovation, with resident filings now surpassing foreign ones. To transition from "Make in India" to a global innovation powerhouse, India must overcome challenges like backlogs and low R&D investment by boosting funding and streamlining processes.
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