Clean, Healthy Environment As a Universal Human Right: India voted for the resolution and pointed out that the resolutions do not create binding obligations. Only through conventions and treaties do state parties undertake obligations for such rights. Every person on the planet has the right to live in a clean, healthy environment. Climate change and […]
Category: Current Affairs
CoWin
CoWin: After the success of CoWin as a platform for the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination, the Union government is looking to repurpose the technology for more healthcare requirements. The Covid-19 vaccination platform Co-WIN is set to be repurposed for Universal Immunisation program as well as blood donation. This announcement was made by CoWin Chief & Chief […]
Monkeypox
Monkeypox: Union Government set up a task force to monitor Monkeypox situation in country. It was created after reporting first death related to monkeypox. The Task force will provide guidance to government with respect to expansion of diagnostic facilities and exploration of vaccination for the disease in India. Task force will be headed by Dr […]
Pryushan Parv
Pryushan Parv: Jain festival in which Jain Monks and Nuns stay with the community and provide them instructions and guidance. It is also a festival of “Forgiveness”. It is usually celebrated in August or September (rainy season) During Paryushan, Jains increase their level of spiritual intensity often using fasting and prayer/meditation to help. The five […]
Seekho Aur Kamao Scheme
Seekho Aur Kamao Scheme: The scheme has nearly 59% female trainees (far greater than earmarked 33%) in 2020-21. About the Scheme: Nodal ministry: Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Minority Affairs (since 2013-14) Aim: Upgrading the skills of minority youth (14-35 years age group) and ensure 75% placements, out of which 50% should be […]
Aridity Anomaly Outlook Index : IMD
Aridity Anomaly Outlook Index : IMD Recently Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released the Index for the month of July Key findings: Nearly 660 of 756 districts (85%) were facing different degrees of aridity, while only 63 are non-arid. At least 196 districts are in the grip of a ‘severe’ degree of dryness and 65 of […]
District Legal Services Authorities
District Legal Services Authorities: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the inaugural session of the first All India District Legal Services Authorities Meet in New Delhi on July 30, 2022. The first-ever national-level meet of District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) is being organized at Vigyan Bhawan by National Legal Services Authority. The meeting will deliberate […]
Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)
Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS): PM Modi will launch the ministry of power’s flagship Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) on July 30, 2022.The scheme is aimed at improving the operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of the power distribution companies (discoms). The scheme, with an outlay of over Rs 3.03 trillion in five years to FY26, […]
MiG-21 Bison Aircraft Of The Indian Air Force (IAF) Crashed In Barmer, Rajasthan
MiG-21 Bison Aircraft Of The Indian Air Force (IAF) Crashed In Barmer, Rajasthan: A MiG-21 Bison aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Barmer, Rajasthan, on July 28, killing the two pilots aboard the trainer version of the fighter aircraft. There have been six MiG-21 Bison crashes in the last two 20 months, […]
Mission Vatsalya
Mission Vatsalya: Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing a centrally sponsored scheme through State/UT Governments namely Mission Vatsalya. Under it, a monthly grant of Rs. 4000/- per child is provided for family based non-institutional care including Sponsorship (kinship) or Foster Care or After Care. The Mission Vatsalya in partnership with States and Districts […]
