Synopsis: Technological solutions for social services should be more citizen centric. At present these solutions are more suitable for elite class instead of marginalised class. Introduction Government has recognized the power of technology in ensuring inclusion at a massive scale. Technology is being used for social services such as receiving vaccines and rations to paying for cooking gas… Continue reading How to create a truly digital public
Is India ready for a world where electric vehicles will dominate transportation?
Synopsis: India needs Electric Vehicles to protect the environment and acquire a permanent place in the new global order. Introduction Fossil-fuel-based transportation has resulted in pollution around the world. India has nine of the 10 most polluted cities in the world I.e., Greater Noida, Noida, Lucknow, and Delhi, etc. Thus, the government is steadily encouraging… Continue reading Is India ready for a world where electric vehicles will dominate transportation?
Catch all control that aren’t likely to end overfishing
Synopsis: Overexploitation of fish resources needs to be addressed urgently. Introduction The world faces many global or common problems ranging from climate change to over-exploitation of common resources like fisheries. According to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) more than a third of the marine resources have been depleted beyond a point which it cannot replace… Continue reading Catch all control that aren’t likely to end overfishing
No money left in MGNREGA coffers; 21 States in the red
What is the News? The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme has run out of funds halfway through the financial year. Moreover, supplementary budgetary allocations cannot be allocated for at least another month when the next Parliamentary session begins. What is the issue? During COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, the scheme was given… Continue reading No money left in MGNREGA coffers; 21 States in the red
Zoonotic pathogens threaten humans, snow leopards in High Asia: Policy brief
What is the News? According to a report, the remote mountains of inner Asia could witness future pandemics which could threaten both humans as well as non-human species such as snow leopards. About Snow Leopard – Scientific Name: Panthera uncia – Habitat: It lives at high altitudes in the steep mountains of Central and Southern… Continue reading Zoonotic pathogens threaten humans, snow leopards in High Asia: Policy brief
Union Minister launches Nationwide expansion of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) under the Universal Immunization Programme(UIP)
What is the News? The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has launched the nationwide expansion of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. About Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine(PCV) Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is given to prevent pneumococcal disease. Pneumococcal disease refers to any illness… Continue reading Union Minister launches Nationwide expansion of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) under the Universal Immunization Programme(UIP)
Union Health Minister launches the Sixth Edition of National Formulary of India (NFI)
What is the News? The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has launched the Sixth Edition of the National Formulary of India (NFI). About National Formulary of India(NFI) Published by: Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission(IPC) Aim: To promote rational use of medicines in the country. Significance: The NFI will be very beneficial for Clinicians and Healthcare… Continue reading Union Health Minister launches the Sixth Edition of National Formulary of India (NFI)
DRDO & IAF jointly flight test Long-Range Bomb successfully
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) have jointly flight-tested Long-Range Bomb(LRB). What is a Long Range Bomb(LRB)? Long Range Bomb is India’s first indigenously-developed guided bomb.It will be used to attack land-based targets at a long-range with greater accuracy. Developed by: It has been designed and developed by… Continue reading DRDO & IAF jointly flight test Long-Range Bomb successfully
NITI Aayog Releases Report on ‘Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle’
What is the News? Niti Aayog has released a report titled ‘Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle’. What are the key Findings of the report? At least 30% of the population, or 40 crore individuals – called the missing middle are devoid of any financial protection for health: The Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases Report on ‘Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle’
Run-up to COP26: Wonder rice may help reduce emissions, offer good yield
What is the news? Scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Manila have come up with new DSR rice varieties. Must Read: What is Direct Seeded Method (DSR) of growing rice? Why were new varieties developed? Rice-growing is resource-intensive as it covers 11% of the Earth’s arable land and consumes one-third of irrigation… Continue reading Run-up to COP26: Wonder rice may help reduce emissions, offer good yield
