National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH)

Source– This post on National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH) is based on the article “NIIMH is the first WHO Collaborating Centre for “Fundamental and Literary Research in Traditional Medicine” published in “PIB” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the National Institute of Indian Medical… Continue reading National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH)

National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)

Source– This post on National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) is based on the article “National Commission for Indian System of Medicine celebrates its 4th Foundation Day” published in “PIB” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, The National Commission for Indian Medical Systems organized a two-day National Conference, ‘PRANA’ Protecting Rights… Continue reading National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)

National Highway Infra Trust (NHIT) 

Source– This post on National Highway Infra Trust (NHIT) is based on the article “NHAI Unveils New Corporate Identity of National Highways Infra Trust” published in “PIB” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the new corporate identity with the launch of a logo was unveiled at NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi. About National Highway Infra… Continue reading National Highway Infra Trust (NHIT) 

Competition Commission of India (CCI)

Source– This post on Competition Commission of India (CCI) is based on the article ‘CCI approves acquisition of Global Infrastructure Management, LLC by BlackRock Funding, Inc.’ published in “PIB” on 11th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of Global Infrastructure Management, LLC by BlackRock Funding, Inc.… Continue reading Competition Commission of India (CCI)

Cabinet Committees and Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)

Source-This post on Cabinet Committees and Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)has been created based on the article “What are Cabinet committees, and why is the CCS the most important of them all?” published in “Indian Express” on 11 June 2024. Why in News? In the event of formation of government, appointments to important portfolios like Home,… Continue reading Cabinet Committees and Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)

Powers of Lok Sabha Speaker

Source-This post on Powers of Lok Sabha Speaker has been created based on the article “What are the powers of the Speaker, why is the post crucial for BJP, its allies” published in “Indian Express” on 11 June 2024. Why in News? As the 18th Lok Sabha prepares to convene, the TDP and JD(U) are reportedly vying for… Continue reading Powers of Lok Sabha Speaker

Facial Authentication Technology for EPS Pensioners

Source-This post on Facial Authentication Technology for EPS Pensioners has been created based on the article “Use of Facial Authentication Technology by the EPS pensioners for Digital Life Certificate Submission” published in “PIB” on 8 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, Facial Authentication Technology has been introduced for EPS Pensioners About Facial Authentication Technology for EPS… Continue reading Facial Authentication Technology for EPS Pensioners

National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)

Source-This post on National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)  has been created based on the article “Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba chaired meeting of NCMC to review preparedness to deal with heat wave and forest fires” published in “PIB” on 8 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, Union Cabinet Secretary chaired a meeting of the National Crisis… Continue reading National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)

Revising TB treatment protocols

Source-This post on Revising TB treatment protocols has been created based on the article “Health Ministry reworks protocol as country’s TB elimination drive plateaus” published in “The Hindu” on 6 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, Health Ministry official stated that India’s efforts to achieve a rapid decline in tuberculosis (TB) morbidity and mortality and work… Continue reading Revising TB treatment protocols

Women Representation in Lok Sabha

Source-This post on Women Representation in Lok Sabha has been created based on the article “The representation of women in the incoming Lok Sabha, how it compares to previous years” published in “The Indian Express” on 6 June 2024. Why in News? Over the years, the gender composition of the Lok Sabha has generally trended towards… Continue reading Women Representation in Lok Sabha

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