Why in News? Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released the ‘Asia-Pacific Personalized Health Index’. India has been ranked 10th out of 11 Asia Pacific countries in the index. Facts: Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index The index measures the progress of Asia Pacific countries in adopting personalised healthcare. It includes enabling the right care to be tailored… Continue reading India ranks 10th in Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index
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Every fourth senior citizen in India rates health as poor: LASI
Why in News? The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has released the Longitudinal Ageing Study of India (LASI) Wave-1 Report. Facts: About LASI: About the study: It is a full-scale national survey of scientific investigation. It investigates the health, economic and social determinants and consequences of the ageing population in India. It was commissioned… Continue reading Every fourth senior citizen in India rates health as poor: LASI
India Justice Report 2020
What is the News? India Justice Report 2020 has been released by TATA Trusts. India Justice Report 2020: Prepared by: The report has been prepared by Tata Trusts along with the Centre for Social Justice, Common Cause, CHRI, DAKSH and, TISS-Prayas and, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy. Parameters: The report analyzed the performance of 18… Continue reading India Justice Report 2020
Stopping hate on TV is essential to prevent riots: SC
What is the news? The Supreme Court in a recent hearing has said that stopping hate on television is essential for law and order. What was the case? A batch of petitions alleged that certain sections of the media communalized the Tablighi Jamaat congregation. It linked the congregation to a spike in the spread of… Continue reading Stopping hate on TV is essential to prevent riots: SC
4th edition of “Future Investment Initiative” Forum
Why in News? The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has addressed the 4th edition of the Future Investment Initiative(FII) Forum. Facts: Future Investment Initiative(FII): It is an annual investment forum held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Forum discusses trends in the world economy and investment environment. Hosted by: Public Investment Fund of Saudi… Continue reading 4th edition of “Future Investment Initiative” Forum
The POCSO Act and associated issues
Bombay High Court in Satheesh vs State of Maharastra case acquitted a man of sexual charges under the POCSO ( Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) act. The court cited the stringent Mandatory Minimum Sentence provision in the POCSO act and punished the person based on the IPC section 354 (Outraging the modesty of women).… Continue reading The POCSO Act and associated issues
A comparison of CBG (Compressed Bio Gas) and CNG
Why in News? Verbio AG, a German company is setting up compressed biogas(CBG) plant in Bhutal Kalan village in Punjab. Increasing CBG production is much more beneficial compared to the Production of CNG. Facts: Compressed Biogas(CBG): It is a purified form of biogas. It can be produced from waste including municipal solid waste, sludge from… Continue reading A comparison of CBG (Compressed Bio Gas) and CNG
What is the POCSO Act?
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) enacted in 2012. The Act was formulated to effectively address sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and pornography. In 2019, The Act has been amended. The amendment contains provisions for enhancement of punishments for various offences, provides security and dignified childhood for a child. … Continue reading What is the POCSO Act?
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 29,2021
A comparison of CBG (Compressed Bio Gas) and CNG Why in News? Verbio AG, a German company is setting up compressed biogas(CBG) plant in Bhutal Kalan village in Punjab. Increasing CBG production is much more beneficial compared to the Production of CNG. Facts: Compressed Biogas(CBG): It is a purified form of biogas. It can be… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 29,2021
[DOWNLOAD] Economic Survey 2020-21 pdf
Economic Survey 2020-21 The government presented Economic survey 2020-21 of India in the Parliament today. The budget session starts with its presentation. Every year, the economic survey presents the highlights of the performance of the economy and major programs of government. Download Economic Survey 2020-21: Volume 1 pdf | Volume 2 pdf History of… Continue reading [DOWNLOAD] Economic Survey 2020-21 pdf
