News:Government of India will shortly unveil a National Policy on Official Statistics. Facts: Background: The policy is being prepared as government is looking to address data quality issues with regard to various surveys. Further,the credibility of India’s official data has also come under strain following leak of the draft Household Consumer Expenditure report, which showed… Continue reading National Policy on Statistics set to be unveiled soon
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Initiatives to promote environmental awareness
News:Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Rajya Sabha about the initiatives to promote environmental awareness and to mobilize people’s participation for conservation of environment. Facts: About Green Good Deeds Campaign: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has launched Green Good Deeds campaign. The purpose of the people-oriented campaign… Continue reading Initiatives to promote environmental awareness
Patients with rare diseases wait for support
News:Recently, it has been reported that the majority of patients suffering from Lysosomal Storage Disorders (a rare disease) has been waiting for support from the Government. Facts: About Lysosomal Storage Disorders: Lysosomal storage disorders are a group of more than 50 rare diseases. They affect the lysosome which is a structure in your cells that… Continue reading Patients with rare diseases wait for support
Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
News:External Affairs Minister has introduced the Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill in the parliament. Facts: About Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill: The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill 2019 is aimed at promoting the safety and security of India’s maritime trade, including the safety of its crew members. The bill has been drafted to keep up India’s commitment to the United Nations… Continue reading Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
India, Australia review strategic ties in 2+2 secretarial talks
News:The third India-Australia Secretary-level 2+2 Secretaries Dialogue was held in New Delhi. Facts: About 2+2 Dialogue: The 2+2 is a format of dialogue where the defense and foreign ministers or secretaries meet with their counterparts from another country. The 2+2 dialogue between India and Australia at the Secretary-level was started in the year 2017. Currently,apart… Continue reading India, Australia review strategic ties in 2+2 secretarial talks
The seas have less oxygen now than they used to. Why, and what does this mean?
News: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released a report titled “Ocean deoxygenation: Everyone’s problem”. It reports the scale and nature of the changes being driven by ocean deoxygenation Facts: Ocean Deoxygenation: It is defined as the reduction in oxygen content of the ocean due to anthropogenic effects. Key takeaways from the report:… Continue reading The seas have less oxygen now than they used to. Why, and what does this mean?
2.3 million children in India unvaccinated for measles
News: US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, reported on the state of measles around the world. Facts: Key Takeaways In 2018, measles caused an estimated 10 million cases and 1, 42,000 deaths globally. There were nearly 70,000 cases of measles in India in 2018, the third-highest… Continue reading 2.3 million children in India unvaccinated for measles
International Anti-Corruption Day
News: December 9 is observed as the International Anti-Corruption day Facts: About International Anti-Corruption Day Anti-corruption Day is celebrated annually since 2005 when the United Nations Convention against Corruption came into force. The day aims to raise awareness about corruption and of the role of Convention in fighting and preventing it. The theme for 2019… Continue reading International Anti-Corruption Day
Explained: Who were the Paikas of Odisha and what will the Paika Memorial celebrate?
News:President will lay the foundation stone for a memorial to mark 200 years of the Paika Rebellion. Facts: Who were Paikas: The Paikas were a class of military retainers who had been recruited since the 16th century by kings in Odisha from a variety of social groups to render martial services in return for hereditary… Continue reading Explained: Who were the Paikas of Odisha and what will the Paika Memorial celebrate?
Explained: Bill to set up a unified Authority to regulate financial products
News:The International Financial Services Centres Authority Bill,2019 is likely to be tabled in the Parliament. Facts: About IFSC: International Financial Services Centres(IFSC) is a jurisdiction that provides financial services to resident and non-resident Indians in foreign currencies. They are intended to provide Indian corporates with easier access to global financial markets, and to complement and… Continue reading Explained: Bill to set up a unified Authority to regulate financial products
