Source: The post is based on the article “Health ministry’s fight against sickle cell anaemia to follow Gujarat playbook” published in Economic Times on 2nd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sickle Cell Anaemia?3 Sickle Cell Anaemia prevalence in Tribal Population4 How is the Government of India planning to tackle Sickle Cell… Continue reading Health ministry’s fight against sickle cell anaemia to follow Gujarat playbook
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Cut in MGNREGS outlay is not a concern: Somanathan
Source: The post is based on the article “Cut in MGNREGS outlay is not a concern: Somanathan” published in The Hindu on 3rd February 2023. What is the News? In the Union Budget 2023-24, the Union Government has reduced the allocation for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme(MGNREGS). What is the MGNREGA allocation… Continue reading Cut in MGNREGS outlay is not a concern: Somanathan
Locally made green trains to be rolled out
Source: This post is created based on the article “Locally made green trains to be rolled out”, published in Live Mint on 2nd Feb 2023. Why in the News? Under the ‘Amrit Bharat Station’ scheme, the central government plans to redevelop about 1,275 stations across the country. About ‘Amrit Bharat Station’ scheme Under the scheme,… Continue reading Locally made green trains to be rolled out
Tourism to go into mission mode
Source– The post is based on the article “Tourism to go into mission mode” published in The Hindu on 2nd February 2023. What is the news? The Union Budget announced a slew of measures for promotion of tourism that will go into Mission Mode.There was no increase in Budget allocation. It remained at ₹2,400 crore.… Continue reading Tourism to go into mission mode
FM Sitharaman announces PM PRANAM scheme to push states to promote alternative fertilisers
Source– The post is based on the article “FM Sitharaman announces PM PRANAM scheme to push states to promote alternative fertilisers” published in The Indian Express on 2nd February 2023. What is the news? The Finance Minister announced in the budget that the government will launch a new scheme called PM PRANAM. What are some… Continue reading FM Sitharaman announces PM PRANAM scheme to push states to promote alternative fertilisers
A raft of concessions amid consolidation
Source– The post is based on the article “A raft of concessions amid consolidation” published in The Hindu on 2nd February 2023. Contents1 What is the news?2 What are the key focus areas of the budget?3 What is the main agenda of the budget?4 What are some statistics about allocation of funds to various sectors?… Continue reading A raft of concessions amid consolidation
Union Budget 2023-24 Highlights
Source: The post is based on the following articles “SUMMARY OF THE UNION BUDGET 2023-24” and “HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UNION BUDGET 2023-24” published in the PIB on 1st February 2023. “All that you need to know about this year’s budget” and “Agriculture to zero emissions: here’s the budget in 26 letters” published in the Livemint on 2nd February… Continue reading Union Budget 2023-24 Highlights
MISHTI, Amrit Dharohar, PM PRANAM: Conservation initiatives in the Budget
Source: The post is based on the article “MISHTI, Amrit Dharohar, PM PRANAM: Conservation initiatives in the Budget” published in Indian Express on 2nd February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the schemes announced in Budget on ecological conservation?2.1 MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes)3 PM PRANAM (Prime Minister Programme… Continue reading MISHTI, Amrit Dharohar, PM PRANAM: Conservation initiatives in the Budget
What Finance Minister’s push to end manual scavenging means
Source: The post is based on the article “What Finance Minister’s push to end manual scavenging means” published in Indian Express on 2nd February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Manual Scavenging?3 Deaths due to Manual Scavenging4 What are the steps taken against Manual Scavenging?5 What is the significance of the announcement by… Continue reading What Finance Minister’s push to end manual scavenging means
Allocation of ₹7,000 cr. for Phase 3 of eCourt will improve justice delivery system: Law Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Allocation of ₹7,000 cr. for Phase 3 of eCourt will improve justice delivery system: Law Minister” published in The Hindu on 2nd February 2023. What is the News? The Finance Minister has allocated ₹7,000 crore for the introduction of Phase 3 of the eCourts Project. What is… Continue reading Allocation of ₹7,000 cr. for Phase 3 of eCourt will improve justice delivery system: Law Minister
