Context – The problems in India’s health sector. What are the issues with healthcare sector in India? Low government spending – Public expenditure on health accounts for only 1.13% of the total health expenditure which is abysmally low when compared to WHO recommendation of 5%. High out of pocket expenditure– Out of pocket expenses account for 62% of… Continue reading Health care in India
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Shakti Act 2020 concerns
Context – The Maharashtra Shakti Bill, 2020, and the Special Court and Machinery for Implementation of Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law, 2020 have been criticized by prominent women’s rights advocates for being “draconian. More in news- The two interconnected bills are the Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law (Maharashtra Amendment) Act 2020 and the Special Court and Machinery for Implementation of Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law… Continue reading Shakti Act 2020 concerns
SFG 2021 | Only 2 days left for Entrance Exam
Dear Friends, Select Focus Group – one of our most innovative programs for successfully cracking the Prelims Examination – (SFG) 2021 is commencing from 7th January. 100 Students will be selected for the Select Focus Group, through the SFG Entrance Exam, who will be required to report at 7AM every day 6 days a week… Continue reading SFG 2021 | Only 2 days left for Entrance Exam
What is Positive Pay Mechanism?
Source: The Indian Express News: From January 1, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will introduce the ‘Positive Pay System’ for cheque transactions above Rs 50,000 in a bid to enhance safety and eliminate frauds. Facts: Positive Pay Mechanism: It involves a process of reconfirming key details of large-value cheques. Process: Under this, the issuer of the… Continue reading What is Positive Pay Mechanism?
India looks at integrating more countries into coastal radar network
Source: The Hindu News: India is in talks with Maldives, Myanmar and Bangladesh to set up coastal radar stations as part of efforts to further expand the coastal radar chain network meant to enable real-time monitoring of the high seas for threats. Facts: Countries already integrated in the Coastal Radar Network: Mauritius, Seychelles and Sri Lanka have… Continue reading India looks at integrating more countries into coastal radar network
US FDA Approves Intentional Genomic Alteration in Line of Domestic Pigs
Source: The Indian Express News: US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration(IGA) in a line of domestic pigs referred to as GalSafe pigs.These pigs may be used for food and human therapeutics. Facts: What is intentional genomic alteration in animals? It means making specific changes to the genome of the organism using… Continue reading US FDA Approves Intentional Genomic Alteration in Line of Domestic Pigs
‘Any exploitation of Sentinel Island will wipe out tribals’
Source: The Hindu News: Anthropological Survey of India(AnSI) has said that any exploitation of the North Sentinel Island of the Andamans for commercial and strategic gain would spell the death knell for its occupants, the Sentinelese, a most secluded, particularly vulnerable tribal group(PVTG). Facts: Sentinelese also known as the Sentineli are a negrito tribe who live on… Continue reading ‘Any exploitation of Sentinel Island will wipe out tribals’
Modern history quiz: India in the Late Eighteenth Century | 21st Dec, 2020
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Defence Minister hands over DRDO systems to Armed Forces Chiefs
Source: PIB News: Defence Minister has handed over three indigenously developed Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) systems to Army, Navy and Air Force. Facts: What are the three indigenously developed systems? Indian Maritime Situational Awareness System (IMSAS): It is a state-of-the-art and high performance intelligent software system that provides Global Maritime Situational Picture, marine planning tools… Continue reading Defence Minister hands over DRDO systems to Armed Forces Chiefs
What is Shigella Infection reported in Kerala?
Source: Click here News: North Kerala has been put on high alert after an 11-year-old boy died and 20 suspected cases of shigella bacterial infection were reported. Facts: Shigella Infection (shigellosis) is an intestinal infection caused by a family of bacteria known as shigella. Transmission: Contaminated food, water are the source of the infection. The bacteria spreads not… Continue reading What is Shigella Infection reported in Kerala?
