Source: The post is based on the article “WHO launches ‘The Big Catch-Up’ to restore immunization progress lost during pandemic” published in Down To Earth on 27th April 2023 What is the News? Several public health organizations have come together to launch The Big Catch-up Initiative. What is the Big Catch-up Initiative? Launched by: World… Continue reading WHO launches ‘The Big Catch-Up’ to restore immunization progress lost during pandemic
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Cabinet approves the Policy for the Medical Devices Sector
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves the Policy for the Medical Devices Sector” published in PIB on 26th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for a National Medical Devices Policy?3 What is the purpose of the National Medical Devices Policy?4 What is the significance of this… Continue reading Cabinet approves the Policy for the Medical Devices Sector
SC modifies order on ESZ around protected forests
Source: The post is based on the article “SC modifies order on ESZ around protected forests” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has modified its 2022 order which directed that each protected forest such as national parks and wildlife sanctuaries must have an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ)… Continue reading SC modifies order on ESZ around protected forests
Right to marry is not absolute, laws regulate marriage, Centre tells SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Right to marry is not absolute, laws regulate marriage, Centre tells SC” published in The Hindu on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has continued to hear a batch of pleas seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriages. What is the case about? Click… Continue reading Right to marry is not absolute, laws regulate marriage, Centre tells SC
The distribution and utilization of water bodies in India
Source: The post is based on the article “The distribution and utilization of water bodies in India” published in The Hindu on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the report of the first census of water bodies. What is the first census of water bodies? Click Here… Continue reading The distribution and utilization of water bodies in India
Tax levies on electricity generation: Centre tells States to scrap levies on power generation
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre tells States to scrap levies on power generation” published in The Hindu on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government has issued a terse warning to States against resorting to tax levies on electricity generation, including through the imposition of a water cess.… Continue reading Tax levies on electricity generation: Centre tells States to scrap levies on power generation
Home Minister launches first liquid Nano DAP to cut fertilizer import bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Home Minister launches first liquid Nano DAP to cut fertilizer import bill” published in TOI on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The Union Home and Cooperation Minister has launched the world’s first liquid Nano DAP. Note: Nano DAP is the second such variant of fertilizer.… Continue reading Home Minister launches first liquid Nano DAP to cut fertilizer import bill
NITI Aayog Releases Report – Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India
Source: The post is based on the article “NITI Aayog Releases Report – Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India” published in PIB on 27th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the Promoting Millets in Diets report?3 What are the key highlights from the Promoting Millets… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases Report – Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India
SUPREME initiative: Centre unveils initiative to upgrade analytical instrumentation facilities
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre unveils initiative to upgrade analytical instrumentation facilities” published in The Print on 26th April 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Science and Technology has launched the SUPREME initiative to provide financial support for the upgradation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation facilities (AIFs). What… Continue reading SUPREME initiative: Centre unveils initiative to upgrade analytical instrumentation facilities
Operationalise Safe City Project by August: LG to Delhi Police
Source: The post is based on the article “Operationalise Safe City Project by August: LG to Delhi Police” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Delhi will soon have a seamless network of sensors implemented as part of the first phase of the Safe City Project. What is the Safe… Continue reading Operationalise Safe City Project by August: LG to Delhi Police
