Synopsis: Need to give attention to the requirements of the most vulnerable members of the caregiving team i.e. young healthcare workers. Introduction young medical interns, postgraduates, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, etc are at the lowest steps in the hierarchy of training. It seems fair from an academic view and is according to any professional training path.… Continue reading Effects of Pandemic on Young Healthcare Workers
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Highlights of 43rd GST Council Meeting
Synopsis- Key recommendations made during 43rd GST Council meeting and why it is a missed opportunity. Contents1 Introduction 2 Key recommendations during 43rd GST council meeting3 Key points missed in 43rd GST council meeting4 Way forward- Introduction 43rd GST Council Meeting took place recently. There were announcements of several measures. However, they failed to inspire any… Continue reading Highlights of 43rd GST Council Meeting
PM-CARES for Children scheme
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About PM-CARES for Children Scheme:4 Features of the PM-CARES for Children Scheme:5 School Education: For children under 10 years6 School Education: for children between 11-18 years:7 Support for Higher Education:8 Health Insurance What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced a special PM-CARES for Children scheme. The scheme… Continue reading PM-CARES for Children scheme
“Climate Breakthroughs Summit” and “Race To Zero Campaign”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Climate Breakthroughs Summit:4 Key highlights of the summit:5 About Race To Zero Campaign: What is the News? The Climate Breakthroughs Summit is being held virtually. About Climate Breakthroughs Summit: Climate Breakthroughs Summit is a collaboration between the following. World Economic Forum, Mission Possible Partnership, United Nations Climate Champions… Continue reading “Climate Breakthroughs Summit” and “Race To Zero Campaign”
Rwanda Genocide 1994 – French President Seeks forgiveness
What is the News? French President has asked for forgiveness for his country’s role in the Rwanda Genocide, 1994. Contents1 About Rwanda Genocide, 1994:2 Sequence of Events:3 Immediate Cause of Genocide:4 How did the conflict end?5 What role did France play during the Rwanda Genocide 1994? About Rwanda Genocide, 1994: The “Rwandan Genocide” refers to… Continue reading Rwanda Genocide 1994 – French President Seeks forgiveness
“YUVA Scheme”- For Mentoring Young Authors Launched
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Features of the YUVA Scheme:4 About National Book Trust: What is the News? The Ministry of Education has launched YUVA Scheme. It is the Prime Minister’s Scheme For Mentoring Young Authors. About YUVA- Prime Minister’s Scheme For Mentoring Young Authors: Firstly, the Department of Higher Education under the… Continue reading “YUVA Scheme”- For Mentoring Young Authors Launched
Declining “forest bird species” in Western Himalayan region
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Research:3 Key Findings:4 Study on Woodpeckers: What is the News? According to research published in Global Ecology and Conservation, there has been a decline in forest bird species in the Western Himalayas Region. Note: The State of Uttarakhand has extremely cold winters and pleasant summers. It is home… Continue reading Declining “forest bird species” in Western Himalayan region
NSA commissions offshore Patrol Vessel “ICGS Sajag”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About ICGS Sajag:4 About Offshore Patrol Vehicles(OPVs):5 About Indian Coast Guard(ICG): What is the News? The National Security Advisor(NSA) has commissioned the Offshore Patrol Vessel(OPV) ICGS Sajag. (ICGS- Indian Coast Guard ship) About ICGS Sajag: Firstly, Goa Shipyard Limited has indigenously designed and built the Indian Coast Guard Ship… Continue reading NSA commissions offshore Patrol Vessel “ICGS Sajag”
“Mid-Day-Meal Scheme” – Govt decides to provide monetary assistance through DBT
What is the News? The Ministry of Education has approved the proposal to provide monetary assistance to students enrolled in Mid-Day-Meal Scheme. The cooking cost component amount will be provided through Direct Benefit Transfer(DBT) to all eligible children. About Mid Day Meal Scheme: Mid Day Meal Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 1995… Continue reading “Mid-Day-Meal Scheme” – Govt decides to provide monetary assistance through DBT
Resolving bottlenecks in procuring Pfizer’s vaccine
Synopsis – Pfizer has asked for certain conditions. They are in order to supply 5 million doses to India between July and October this year. Introduction According to reports, Pfizer is ready to supply five crore doses of the mRNA vaccines [developed with the German company BioNTech] between July and October. However, the company has… Continue reading Resolving bottlenecks in procuring Pfizer’s vaccine
