What is the News? The Madras High Court has issued guidelines aimed at mainstreaming LGBTIQA+(Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual) persons. What was the case? A petition has been filed in the Madras High Court by a lesbian couple whose relationship was being opposed by their parents. They have asked the Court to provide protection… Continue reading Madras High Court guidelines for mainstreaming LGBTIQA+ community
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“PENCIL Portal” to Report Instances of Child Labour
What is the News? Union Minister of Women and Child Development appealed to citizens to report the instances of Child Labour on the PENCIL Portal or by calling on Childline-1098. This appeal came on World Day Against Child Labour. About PENCIL Portal: PENCIL Portal stands for Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour. Purpose: It… Continue reading “PENCIL Portal” to Report Instances of Child Labour
All India Survey on Higher Education(AISHE) 2019-20
What is the News? Ministry of Education has released the report of All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2019-20. About AISHE Report 2019-20: The AISHE Report provides key performance indicators on the current status of Higher education in the country. First Report: The report was initiated in the year 2011. This is the 10th… Continue reading All India Survey on Higher Education(AISHE) 2019-20
What is Maharashtra’s “Beed model” of crop insurance?
What is the news? Maharashtra Chief Minister has asked the Prime Minister for state-wide implementation of the ‘Beed model’ of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) The scheme was launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Aim: To provide comprehensive insurance cover against… Continue reading What is Maharashtra’s “Beed model” of crop insurance?
Delhi Development Authority (DDA) releases Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041
What is the News? Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041 has been released in the public domain by Delhi Development Authority (DDA). Suggestions and objections have been invited from the public. About Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041: Draft Master Plan for Delhi has been prepared by Delhi Development Authority(DDA) in partnership with the National Institute of… Continue reading Delhi Development Authority (DDA) releases Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041
Covid-19 vaccines are safe for “inflammatory bowel disease” patients: New research
What is the News? According to a study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 vaccines are safe for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases(IBD). They do not appear to have an increased risk of side effects from Covid vaccines. About the Research: Researchers evaluated the post-vaccination side effects in 246 adult… Continue reading Covid-19 vaccines are safe for “inflammatory bowel disease” patients: New research
“Sardar Sarovar Dam” provides irrigation water in summer for the first time in history
What is the News? Sardar Sarovar Dam usually has no water for irrigation during summers. However, for the first time in history, the dam has been filled with Narmada water. About Sardar Sarovar Dam: Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam is a terminal dam built on the Narmada river at Kevadia in Gujarat’s Narmada district. The dam… Continue reading “Sardar Sarovar Dam” provides irrigation water in summer for the first time in history
“QS World University Rankings 2022” released: Only three institutes from India
What is the news? The QS World University Rankings 2022 have been released. About QS World University Rankings: QS World University Rankings is released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Purpose: It is an annual publication of university rankings which comprises the global overall and subject rankings. Parameters: The universities are evaluated based on the following six… Continue reading “QS World University Rankings 2022” released: Only three institutes from India
“Revised Vaccine Procurement Policy” allows central procurement of vaccines
What is the News? The government of India has announced a revised Vaccine Procurement Policy and also several relief measures to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. About Revised Vaccine Procurement Policy: The Central Government will go back to a system of centralised procurement of vaccines against COVID-19. Under this, the central government will now buy 75%… Continue reading “Revised Vaccine Procurement Policy” allows central procurement of vaccines
A study on “effectiveness of vaccines” found more anti-bodies from Covishield
What is the news? A study was conducted by the healthcare workers (HCW) in India to understand the effectiveness of vaccines in India. About the effectiveness of vaccines: The study involved 515 healthcare workers from 13 states and 22 cities, 305 male of whom were male. These healthcare workers have been administered either of the… Continue reading A study on “effectiveness of vaccines” found more anti-bodies from Covishield
