News: According to the National Health Authority(NHA), Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana(PM-JAY) has seen 57% fall in surgeries, 46% in medical care during lockdown. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana(PMJAY) was launched in 2018.It is an umbrella scheme under Ayushman Bharat.Other element is Health and Wellness Centres. Aim: To provide health cover of Rs. 5 lakhs… Continue reading PM-JAY saw 57% fall in surgeries, 46% in medical care during lockdown
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Indian officials attend virtual EAG plenary meet
News: Indian officials have attended the virtual 32nd plenary meeting of Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG). Facts: EAG: It is a regional body established in 2004.Currently,it is an associate member of the Financial Action Task Force(FATF). Members: It comprises nine countries namely India, Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,… Continue reading Indian officials attend virtual EAG plenary meet
SATYABHAMA portal launched to promote R&D in mining and mineral sector
News: Union Minister for Mines has launched SATYABHAMA (Science and Technology Yojana for Atma Nirbhar Bharat in Mining Advancement) Portal. Facts: The portal has been designed, developed and will be implemented by the National Informatics Centre(NIC),Mines Informatics Division. Purpose: To promote research and development in the mining and minerals sector by providing online submission of… Continue reading SATYABHAMA portal launched to promote R&D in mining and mineral sector
One billion children experience violence every year:UN report
News: The Global Status Report on Preventing Violence Against Children 2020 has been released. Facts: About the report: It was published by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, UNESCO, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Violence against Children and the End Violence Partnership. Purpose: It is a first of its kind report… Continue reading One billion children experience violence every year:UN report
World Refugee Day 2020
News: United Nations World Refugee Day is observed every year on June 20. Facts: World Refugee Day: It is observed since 2000 to celebrate the stories and contributions of refugees. Nodal agency: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Theme: “Every Action Counts”. Additional Facts: Refugee: According to the United Nations 1951 Refugee Convention, people… Continue reading World Refugee Day 2020
COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Programme
News: Government of India and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a $750 million “COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Programme”. Facts: Aim: To assist India to strengthen its response to the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on poor and vulnerable households. Programme Beneficiaries: Families below poverty line, farmers, healthcare workers, women, widows, people… Continue reading COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Programme
Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan to boost livelihood opportunities in rural India
News: The Government of India has decided to launch a massive rural public works scheme named ‘Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan’. Facts: Aim: To empower and provide livelihood opportunities to the returnee migrant workers and rural citizens. Coverage: It will be implemented across 116 districts in the six States namely Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan,… Continue reading Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan to boost livelihood opportunities in rural India
Nearly 80 mln displaced globally by 2019-end, half of them children: UNHCR
News: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR) has released the Global Trends Report. Facts: Key Takeaways: Five countries account for two-thirds of people displaced across borders: Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Myanmar. Around 80 million people were displaced at the end of 2019. Conflict, Persecution, Violence, Human rights violations were the main reasons behind… Continue reading Nearly 80 mln displaced globally by 2019-end, half of them children: UNHCR
World Crocodile Day
News: World Crocodile Day is being celebrated on the 17th June. Facts: Crocodile species found in India: Mugger or Marsh Crocodile: Habitat: It is a freshwater crocodile native to southern Iran to the Indian subcontinent.It is extinct in Bhutan and Myanmar. IUCN Status: Vulnerable CITES: Appendix I Threats: a) Habitat destruction b) Entanglement and drowning… Continue reading World Crocodile Day
Excavation at Kodumanal reveals megalithic belief in afterlife
News: The excavations at Kodumanal village have thrown light on burial rituals and the concept of afterlife in megalithic culture. Facts: Kodumanal: It is a village located in the Erode district in Tamil Nadu.It is located on the northern banks of Noyyal River, a tributary of the Cauvery. Significance: It was once a flourishing ancient… Continue reading Excavation at Kodumanal reveals megalithic belief in afterlife
