News: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare published a national policy for treatment of rare diseases, listing 450 diseases as rare. Facts: Rare Disease: It is a health condition of low prevalence that affects a small number of people compared with other prevalent diseases in the general population. Example: Haemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle cell anaemia,… Continue reading Govt publishes policy for treatment of rare diseases
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Maharashtra, Gujarat lag behind in compensation for sewer deaths
News: According to data from the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK), of the 926 sewer deaths, families of 172 victims are yet to receive compensation. Gujarat and Maharashtra lag behind the most in compensation for sewer deaths. Facts: Manual scavenging: It is the practice of manually cleaning, carrying, disposing of, or handling human excreta.… Continue reading Maharashtra, Gujarat lag behind in compensation for sewer deaths
Statue of Unity finds place in ‘8 Wonders of SCO’
News:The Statue of Unity has been included in the 8 wonders of Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO). Facts: About 8 Wonders of SCO:The Eight Wonders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) project embraces eight unique archeological and historical monuments of the SCO member states.These eight sites are: Statue of Unity in India Daming Palace in China Navruz Palace… Continue reading Statue of Unity finds place in ‘8 Wonders of SCO’
Govt. launches road accident database
News:Central Government has launched a central accident database called Integrated Road Accident Database(IRAD). Facts: About the IRAD: The Integrated Road Accident Database(IRAD) has been developed by the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras(IIT-M) and will be implemented by the National Informatics Centre(NIC). The database will help in analysing causes of road crashes and in devising safety interventions… Continue reading Govt. launches road accident database
Explained: What is the commissionerate system
News:Recently,the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the commissionerate system of policing for state capital Lucknow, and Noida. Facts: Background: Under the 7th Schedule of the Constitution,‘Police’ is under the State list, meaning individual states typically legislate and exercise control over this subject. In the arrangement in force at the district level,a ‘dual system’ of control… Continue reading Explained: What is the commissionerate system
Home minister chairs sixth meeting of Island Development Agency
News:Union home minister has chaired the sixth meeting of the Island Development Agency(IDA). Facts: Key takeaways from the meeting: The meeting reviewed the work progress of the programme “Holistic Development of Islands”. Government has identified 16 islands in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and 10 in Lakshadweep for holistic development of Islands. The development plan focuses… Continue reading Home minister chairs sixth meeting of Island Development Agency
Prime Minister names Kolkata Port Trust after Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
News:Prime minister has renamed the Kolkata Port Trust after Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on the port trust 150th anniversary. Facts: About Kolkata Port Trust: Kolkata Port Trust is an autonomous body under the ministry of shipping, Government of India administered through Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. The trust manages two separate dock agglomerations – the… Continue reading Prime Minister names Kolkata Port Trust after Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
Huge increase in open-loop scrubber usage in ships: Report
News:According to GlobalData,there has been a huge increase in the use of open-loop scrubbers in ships in just last one year even as a debate about their viability in mitigating sulphur emissions from ships has also escalated. Facts: About Scrubbers in Ships: Scrubbers are used to remove particulate matter and harmful components such as sulphur… Continue reading Huge increase in open-loop scrubber usage in ships: Report
Rajasthan to get first biotech park soon
News:Rajasthan will soon get its first biotechnology park and incubation centre as memorandum of understanding will be signed with the Centre’s Department of Biotechnology. Facts: About the Biotech Park in Rajasthan: The Biotech park and incubation centre is expected to enable the State government to take up research in the field of biotechnology and provide… Continue reading Rajasthan to get first biotech park soon
Retail inflation at 5-year high of 7.3% in December
News:The retail inflation based on Consumer Price Index(CPI) has reached a five and a half year high of 7.35% in December 2019. Facts: Reasons for rise in retail inflation: The rise in retail inflation is primarily due to increase in Consumer food price inflation to 14.12% in December 2019.This is the highest since 17.89% in… Continue reading Retail inflation at 5-year high of 7.3% in December
