NMC seeks Comments on Minimum Standard of Requirements for Post-Graduate Courses-2023
The MSR-2023 aims to enhance the quality of post-graduate medical education in India and align it with international standards, ultimately benefiting both aspiring medical professionals and the healthcare sector as a whole. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the review process by providing their insights and recommendations before the deadline.
Streamlining Counselling process for Admission to Medical Seats
This reform comes as a response to the need for a more transparent, accountable, and efficient admission process in the medical field. By entrusting the responsibility of seat reporting to designated authorities, the system aims to minimize errors, prevent misreporting, and ultimately benefit the students and the medical education sector as a whole.
NMC seeks Public Input on Post-graduate Medical Education Regulations-2023
These regulations mark a step toward producing a cadre of medical professionals who are highly skilled and deeply committed to the betterment of public health and national well-being. The NMC anticipates that these reforms will set a new standard for post-graduate medical education in India, enhancing the quality of healthcare services across the nation.
CDSCO issues alert on Falsified Versions of Adcetris Injection
Patients and healthcare professionals are urged to remain vigilant and cautious in their dealings with Adcetris Injections, seeking only authorized sources and promptly reporting any unusual reactions or suspicions regarding the medication. These measures will help ensure that patients receive genuine and effective treatments while safeguarding them from potentially harmful counterfeit drugs.
Alert Issued by DCGI on Abbott India’s Digene Gel
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has issued a precautionary alert concerning Abbott India’s antacid product, Digene gel, manufactured at its Goa facility. This action follows Abbott India’s disclosure that certain batches of the product have been subject to complaints regarding their color and taste, which deviated from the normal standards.
UGC Guidelines for Credit Based Course on Pedagogical Aspects for Teaching Divyangjans and Persons with Specific Learning Disabilities
UGC has issued Guidelines for Credit Based Course on Pedagogical Aspects for Teaching Divyangjans and Persons with Specific Learning Disabilities in furtherance of Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 and New Educational Policy.
TRAI publishes details of further updated list of Panel of Auditors eligible to carry out audit of Digital Addressable Systems
TRAI publishes details of further updated list of Panel of Auditors eligible to carry out audit of Digital Addressable Systems along with their contact information and area of operation.
Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) (Seventh Amendment) Order, 2023
The order provides that Kiwi fruits imported from Iran should be sourced from the approved packing house. The Production Unit Code (PUC) and Packinghouse Code(PHC) should be endorsed on Phytosanitary Certificate (PSC) issued by the Country of Origin.
Draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of deceptive practices being adopted by online platforms in the nature of dark patterns which are against interests of consumers
The draft guidelines define dark patterns as any practices or deceptive design patterns using UI/UX (user interface/user experience) interactions on any platform; designed to mislead or trick users to do something they originally did not intend or want to do; by subverting or impairing the consumer autonomy, decision making or choice; amounting to misleading advertisement or unfair trade practice or violation of consumer rights.
