What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is in the process of releasing the draft of the proposed National Public Health Bill. What will be the aim of the proposed National Public Health Bill? The proposed National Public Health bill will replace the 125-year-old Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897. It will… Continue reading National Public Health Bill: New health law draft: four-tier system, clearly defined powers
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How PLIs can help India leapfrog to green mobility
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Productive Linked Incentive(PLI) Schemes?3 How can PLI Schemes help in green mobility?4 Which PLI Schemes can help build a green ecosystem?5 What is the significance of these PLI Schemes? What is the News? A transition to green vehicles with lower and, ultimately, zero carbon emissions has presented an… Continue reading How PLIs can help India leapfrog to green mobility
India-Japan Summit Joint Statement Partnership for a Peaceful, Stable and Prosperous Post-COVID World
What is the News? The Prime Minister of Japan has made an official visit to India for the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit. What are the key highlights from the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit? India and Japan: – Reaffirmed the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan. – Welcomed the holding of the first… Continue reading India-Japan Summit Joint Statement Partnership for a Peaceful, Stable and Prosperous Post-COVID World
Centre focuses on promoting exports of GI-tagged niche agricultural products
What is the News? The Government of India has been taking steps to promote exports of locally sourced Geographical Indications(GI) tagged agricultural products. What are the steps taken by the Government to promote the export of GI tagged Agri Products? Exports of GI Products: Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority(APEDA) has been facilitating exports… Continue reading Centre focuses on promoting exports of GI-tagged niche agricultural products
India seeks more liberal UN, WHO policies to treat drug abuse patients
What is the News? India has addressed the 65th meeting of the UN Commission on Narcotics Drugs. What is the UN Commission on Narcotics Drugs? The Commission on Narcotic Drugs(CND) was established by the UN Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC) in 1946. Mandate: CND reviews and analyzes the global drug situation, considering supply and demand reduction.… Continue reading India seeks more liberal UN, WHO policies to treat drug abuse patients
Defence Minister inaugurates Flight Control System Integration complex
What is the News? The Defence Minister inaugurated a seven-storeyed Flight Control System (FCS) Integration facility. What is the Flight Control System (FCS) Integration facility? Developed by: DRDO with the help of M/s Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Located at: Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Bengaluru, Karnataka… Continue reading Defence Minister inaugurates Flight Control System Integration complex
India’s Arctic Policy: India hopes to put down roots in Arctic
What is the News? The Ministry of Earth Science has unveiled India’s Arctic Policy, titled ‘India and the Arctic: building a partnership for sustainable development’. India and the Arctic Region India’s engagement with the Arctic began when it signed the Svalbard Treaty in 1920. India initiated its Arctic research program in 2007 with a focus… Continue reading India’s Arctic Policy: India hopes to put down roots in Arctic
Boma Capturing Technique: Boma technique adopted for translocating deer from Keoladeo
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Boma Capturing Technique?3 What is the significance of this transfer?4 What is Keoladeo National Park?5 What is Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve(TR)? What is the News? Boma technique has been used for the first time at Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan for capturing and translocating spotted deer to Mukundara… Continue reading Boma Capturing Technique: Boma technique adopted for translocating deer from Keoladeo
Explained | Defining who is ‘Assamese’: attempts, challenges
Contents1 What is the News?2 Who is a foreigner under the Assam Accord?3 Why is there an issue with the cut-off date?4 What is Clause 6 of the Assam Accord and why expressions have not been defined?5 Why are the definitions difficult?6 Has any definition been proposed? What is the News? The Assam government informed… Continue reading Explained | Defining who is ‘Assamese’: attempts, challenges
Union Panchayati Raj Minister releases the Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Panchayati Raj
What is the News? Union Minister of Panchayati Raj has released the “Disaster Management Plan of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj(DMP-MoPR)”. What is the Disaster Management Plan of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj(DMP-MoPR)? Prepared by: Ministry of Panchayati Raj Need for this plan: India has been vulnerable in varying degrees to many natural as well… Continue reading Union Panchayati Raj Minister releases the Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Panchayati Raj
