Prime Minister dedicated Bidkin Industrial Area developed under NICDP as part of Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor to nation.

About NICDP

• It began with the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) launch.
• It aims to develop India as a global manufacturing and investment destination using a high-capacity transportation network.
  • This will generate employment and enhance economic growth leading to overall socio-economic development.

Type 1 diabetic woman was treated by using cells extracted from her own body after reprogrammed stem cell transplant.

Stem Cells

• Undifferentiated and unspecialised cells and have capacity to self-renew.
• Major sources of stem cells are embryos and adult tissues (adult stem cells).
• Three types depending on their potency: 
  • Totipotent cells: Able to differentiate into all possible cell types in an organism. E.g. zygote formed after fertilization and asexual spore.
  • Pluripotent cells: Differentiated into most tissues of body but are unable to produce all tissue.
  • Multi-potent cells: Cells have limited range of tissues into which they can differentiate.

Jharkhand High Court directs constitution of fact-finding committee on infiltration in ‘Santhal Parganas’ which were created after santhal revolt.

About Santhal Revolt (1855-56)

• One of the first expressions of revolt against British colonial regime.
• It is attributed to Permanent Settlement in 1793 that led to their displacement from Birbhum and Manbhum regions (present day Bengal) and subsequent exploitation by Zamindars, and British. Santhals referred them as Dikus (outsiders).
• Led by four brothers, Sidho, Kanho, Chand, and Bhairav Murmu who used Guerilla Warfare. 
• Hul Diwas is celebrated in Jharkhand to remember martyr of santhal revolt.

An outbreak of Marburg Viral Disease in Rwanda has claimed multiple lives.

About MVD

• It is a rare but highly infectious viral hemorrhagic fever which affects both humans and primates (apes, monkeys) with high mortality rate.
• Marburg and Ebola viruses are both members of Filoviridae family (filovirus). Though caused by different viruses, the two diseases are clinically similar.
• Spreads through human-to-human transmission and also from bats to people.
• Initially detected in 1967 in Marburg and Frankfurt (Germany); and in Belgrade (Serbia).
• Most commonly found in Sub-Saharan Africa and there is no antiviral treatment or vaccine for disease.

Ministry of Tourism launched Paryatan Mitra & Paryatan Didi as a national responsible tourism initiative.

About Initiative

• Aims to elevate overall experience for tourists in destinations, by having them meet ‘tourist-friendly’ people who are proud Ambassadors and Storytellers for their destination.
  • This is being done by providing tourism related training and awareness to all individuals who interact and engage with tourists in a destination.
• It places special emphasis on training of women and youth to develop new tourism-related products and experiences like food tours, craft tours etc.

The Poumai Naga tribe of Purul village of Senapati District, Manipur has banned hunting, trapping and killing of wild animals and birds within their territory.

About the Poumai Naga tribe

• It is one of the oldest and largest Naga tribes in Manipur. 
• They are geographically located in Manipur and Nagaland.
• They are known for their Pouli (Pottery) and Poutai (Pou salt) production.
• Language: Poula

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) orders Israel to ensure immediate delivery of basic food supplies to the Palestinian population in Gaza.

About ICJ

• It is the principal judicial organ of the UN established in 1945 by UN Charter and Successor to the Permanent Court of International Justice.
• Seat: Peace Palace in Hague (Netherlands).
• Composition: 15 judges elected by the UN General Assembly & Security Council for 9-year terms.
  • In order to be elected, a candidate must receive an absolute majority of the votes in both bodies.
• Functions: Settle legal disputes as per International law and to provide advisory opinions.

Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) modified Revamped Pharmaceutical Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme (RPTUAS). 

• It has increased incentive for pharmaceutical companies to Rs 2 crore (from Rs 1 crore). 
• Added "production equipment,"  a new category to the list of eligible expenses for subsidy calculation.

About RPTUAS

• Objective: To support the pharmaceutical industry's upgradation to Revised Schedule-M & WHO’s good manufacturing practices standards.
• Introduced more flexible financing options, emphasizing subsidies on a reimbursement basis.