Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completes eight years of successful implementation

Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completes eight years of successful implementation” published in PIB on 28th August 2022. What is the News? Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana(PMJDY) has completed eight years of successful implementation. What is Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completes eight years of successful implementation

Revisiting the S. Subramaniam Balaji vs Tamil Nadu judgment

Source: The post is based on the article “Revisiting the S. Subramaniam Balaji vs Tamil Nadu judgment” published in The Hindu on 28th August 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has decided to reconsider the S. Subramaniam Balaji vs Tamil Nadu 2013 judgment which held that promises in the election manifesto do not… Continue reading Revisiting the S. Subramaniam Balaji vs Tamil Nadu judgment

Government notifies Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022

Source: The post is based on the article “Government notifies Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022” published in PIB on 25th August 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has published the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. What are Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022? Aim: To ensure environmentally sound management… Continue reading Government notifies Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022

World Bank panel mulls investigation into complaints against Vishnugadh hydro power project

Source: The post is based on the article “World Bank panel mulls investigation into complaints against Vishnugadh hydro power project” published in The Hindu on 27th August 2022. What is the News? An independent panel of the World Bank is considering a plea by residents of villages in Uttarakhand to investigate environmental damage from the… Continue reading World Bank panel mulls investigation into complaints against Vishnugadh hydro power project

National Cancer Grid(NCG) Establishes New Centre for Digital Oncology to improve Cancer Care using Digital Technologies

Source: The post is based on the article “National Cancer Grid(NCG) Establishes New Centre for Digital Oncology to improve Cancer Care using Digital Technologies” published in PIB on 26th August 2022. What is the News? The National Cancer Grid(NCG) has established the Koita Centre for Digital Oncology (KCDO) to promote the use of digital technologies… Continue reading National Cancer Grid(NCG) Establishes New Centre for Digital Oncology to improve Cancer Care using Digital Technologies

Sebi tightens disclosure rules for rating agencies

Source: The post is based on the article “Sebi tightens disclosure rules for rating agencies” published in Livemint on 27th August 2022. What is the News? The Securities and Exchange Board of India has enhanced the rules on disclosures by credit rating agencies and put in place a framework for rating withdrawals of Perpetual Bonds.… Continue reading Sebi tightens disclosure rules for rating agencies

Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare conduct door-to-door screening for TB in more than 68,000 villages under Aashwasan campaign

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare conduct door-to-door screening  for TB in more than 68,000 villages under Aashwasan campaign” published in PIB on 26th August 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TB division of the Ministry of… Continue reading Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare conduct door-to-door screening for TB in more than 68,000 villages under Aashwasan campaign

Achieving net zero emissions target can boost India’s GDP, says report

Source: The post is based on the article “Achieving net zero emissions target can boost India’s GDP, says report” published in The Hindu on 27th August 2022. What is the News? The High-Level Policy Commission on Getting Asia to Net Zero has released a report titled “Getting India to Net Zero report”. What is the… Continue reading Achieving net zero emissions target can boost India’s GDP, says report

Paddy dwarfing: PAU decodes mystery, blames virus first reported in China

Source: The post is based on the article “Paddy dwarfing: PAU decodes mystery, blames virus first reported in China” published in Indian Express on 27th August 2022. What is the News? Scientists at Punjab Agricultural University(PAU) have found that the disease that has impacted the paddy crop in Punjab and Haryana was Southern Rice Black-Streaked… Continue reading Paddy dwarfing: PAU decodes mystery, blames virus first reported in China

African health ministers adopt PEN-PLUS strategy against non-communicable diseases

Source: The post is based on the article “African health ministers adopt PEN-PLUS strategy against non-communicable diseases” published in Down To Earth on 26th August 2022. What is the News? Africa has adopted the PEN-PLUS strategy to boost access to the diagnosis, treatment and care of severe non-communicable diseases (NCD).  What is the PEN-PLUS Strategy?… Continue reading African health ministers adopt PEN-PLUS strategy against non-communicable diseases

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