Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways NITI Aayog released the report “Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways” on 22 August 2025 in collaboration with IAMAI. The report aims to provide a strategic roadmap for strengthening India’s homestay and BnB sector. It is a policy-oriented document highlighting opportunities and challenges in India’s homestay ecosystem. Developed through consultations with […]
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Quality Council of India : New Medical Application Portal
Quality Council of India : New Medical Application Portal The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India launched its new Medical Application Portal. Quality Council of India is a non-profit autonomous organisation registered under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. It was set up […]
National Centre for Disease Control : Issued Guidelines
National Centre for Disease Control : Issued Guidelines The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recently issued several guidelines to combat illnesses arising out of water contamination. National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is an institute under the Indian Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The institute was established to […]
UN World Food Programme : In News
UN World Food Programme : In News India launched a new collaborative initiative with the support of the UN World Food Programme to strengthen Rice Fortification and Supply Chain Management in Nepal. Report released by the WFP is the Global Report on Food Crisis which describes the scale of acute hunger in the world. Headquarters: […]
Ayurveda Aahara
Ayurveda Aahara: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush, has released a definitive list of Ayurvedic food preparations under the category of “Ayurveda Aahara”. Ayurveda Aahara refers to food products developed in line with the holistic dietary principles of Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest systems […]
Global Specs 2030 Initiative
Global Specs 2030 Initiative: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a global initiative called ‘Global Specs 2030’. It aims to ensure that everyone has access to affordable eyecare services by 2030. The SPECS 2030 initiative spearheads the actions needed for success, focusing on five key areas: Services: Improving access to refractive services Personnel: Building capacity of […]
International Seabed Authority : In News
International Seabed Authority : In News After two weeks of negotiations, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is still far from finalising rules for the extraction of coveted metals on the high seas despite heightened pressure triggered by US efforts to fast-track the controversial practice. It is an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United […]
Group of Friends (GoF) at the UN Headquarters
Group of Friends (GoF) at the UN Headquarters: India reiterated its strong commitment to ensuring justice for crimes against UN peacekeepers at a high-level meeting of the Group of Friends (GoF) at the UN Headquarters, calling accountability a strategic necessity. It is An informal platform of UN member states committed to advancing justice for crimes […]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against Taliban leaders.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against Taliban leaders: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against Taliban leaders under Article 7(1)(h) of the Rome Statute for crimes against humanity, citing systematic gender and political persecution in Afghanistan.ICC is the world’s first permanent international court established to prosecute individuals for […]
National Commission for Minorities : In News
National Commission for Minorities: In News The National Commission for Minorities (NCM), set up with the vision to safeguard and protect the interests of minority communities in India, is awaiting the appointment of a head and members since the retirement in April 2025 of its previous Chairperson and members. National Commission for Minorities (NCM) is […]
