What is the News? The President of India has addressed the Swachh Amrit Mahotsav and presented the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021. What is the Swachh Survekshan Awards? Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in cities and towns across India. It was launched as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, which… Continue reading President of India Graces Swachh Amrit Mahotsav and Presents Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021
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Life expectancy lower for urban poor, says study
What is the News? Azim Premji University has released a report titled “Healthcare equity in urban India”. What is the purpose of the report? The report explores health vulnerabilities and inequalities in cities in India.It also looks at the availability, accessibility and cost of healthcare facilities and possibilities in future-proofing services in the next decade.… Continue reading Life expectancy lower for urban poor, says study
Prolonged school closures due to COVID-19 pose threat to gender equality: UNESCO study
What is the News? UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has released a study titled “When Schools Close: Gendered Impacts of COVID-19 School Closures”. This study highlights how school closures affected girls and boys, young women and men differently depending on the circumstances. What are the key findings of the study? Around 1.6… Continue reading Prolonged school closures due to COVID-19 pose threat to gender equality: UNESCO study
Union Minister inaugurates first of its kind, world’s most sophisticated, latest MRI facility at the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar, Haryana
What is the News? The Union Minister of Science and Technology has launched the first of its kind, latest and world’s most sophisticated MRI facility at the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) in Haryana’s Manesar. About the new MRI facility This machine can detect and quantify highly sensitive receptors and antioxidants from the brain which… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates first of its kind, world’s most sophisticated, latest MRI facility at the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar, Haryana
Govt school enrolments lower in 8 states compared to pre-pandemic period
What is the News? The 16th Annual Status of Education Report(ASER) was recently released by Pratham Education Foundation. Must Read: ASER Survey and issues in school education – Explained, pointwise What is the major finding of the report? There was an increase in enrolment in Government Schools. Around 70.3% of children in India enrolled in… Continue reading Govt school enrolments lower in 8 states compared to pre-pandemic period
Explained: The process for repealing a law
What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced that the three contentious farm laws would be repealed. The process of repealing the laws will take place in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. Read more: Government will repeal all 3 farm laws: Modi What do you mean by Repealing the Law? Repealing a law… Continue reading Explained: The process for repealing a law
Explained: CCI market study on pharma sector
What is the News? Competition Commission of India (CCI) has released a report titled ‘Market Study on the Pharmaceutical Sector in India: Key Findings and Observations’. What are the key findings of the report? Pharmaceutical Sector: Globally, India ranks 3rd in terms of pharmaceutical production by volume and 13th by value. Out of Pocket Expenditure(OOPE):… Continue reading Explained: CCI market study on pharma sector
Bribery Risk Matrix, 2021: India stands at 82 in global bribery risk rankings, dips by five spots
What is the News? The Bribery Risk Matrix 2021 has been released by TRACE, an anti-bribery standard-setting organization. The risk matrix measures the likelihood of bribe demands in 194 jurisdictions. About Bribery Risk Matrix 2021 Aim: To measure business bribery risk in 194 countries, territories, and autonomous and semi-autonomous regions. First Published in: The index was… Continue reading Bribery Risk Matrix, 2021: India stands at 82 in global bribery risk rankings, dips by five spots
Russia Successfully Test Fires Zircon Hypersonic Missile
What is the News? Russia has carried out a successful test of its Zircon hypersonic cruise missile. What is the Zircon Missile? Zircon is a Hypersonic Cruise Missile developed by Russia. It has been called as one of the invincible missiles by the Russian President. What are the special features of Zircon Missile? The missile… Continue reading Russia Successfully Test Fires Zircon Hypersonic Missile
Geographical Information System (GIS) plans for around 75% Gram Panchayats completed
What is the News? The Ministry of Rural Development has completed Geographical Information System (GIS) plans for two lakh out of the 2.69 lakh Gram Panchayats (GPs) under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA using remote sensing technology What is Geographical Information System (GIS)? It is a computer-based tool for mapping and analyzing the geographic terrain and offers… Continue reading Geographical Information System (GIS) plans for around 75% Gram Panchayats completed
