Centre’s Fiscal Deficit : Report The Centre’s fiscal deficit in the first four months of 2023-24 touched 33.9% of the full-year target. In the Union Budget, the government projected to bring down the fiscal deficit to 5.9% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the current FY. The deficit was 6.4% of the GDP in […]
Tag: 4th Sep 2023
Red Sand Boa : WCS Report
Red Sand Boa : WCS Report A report by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)-India titled ‘Illegal Trade of Red Sand Boa in India 2016-2021’ has exposed the trade of red sand boa. It is concern about the illegal trade of Red Sand Boas and the urgency for conservation efforts. The report documents a total of […]
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana : Update
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana : Update The Central Government’s innovative employment incentive scheme, the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY), has exceeded its initial employment generation goals, showcasing its success in fostering job creation and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana was launched in 2020. This was designed to stimulate the creation of […]
State Of Food Security And Nutrition In The World (SOFI) 2023 : Report
State Of Food Security And Nutrition In The World (SOFI) 2023 : Report State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World’ (SOFI) 2023, a report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has shed light on a concerning issue in India. It highlights the growing disparity between the cost of a nutritious […]
New Comic Book : Developed By NCERT And UNESCO
New Comic Book : Developed By NCERT And UNESCO The Ministry of Education, unveiled a new comic book, “Let’s Move Forward”, developed jointly by NCERT and UNESCO in New Delhi. This partnership marks a step towards advancing the objectives of the School Health and Wellness Programme (SHWP). It was launched in 2018 as part of […]
Special Session Of Parliament
Special Session Of Parliament: The government has announced a “special session” of Parliament from September 18 to 22, and this has raised questions about the legislative agenda for the session. The term “special session” is not defined in the Constitution but is often used for sessions convened for specific occasions or commemorating milestones. The term […]
Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) : Integrated In DIKSHA Platform
Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) : Integrated In DIKSHA Platform The National eGovernance Division (NeGD) plans to integrate Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) into the Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform (Ministry of Education), aiming to offer individualized learning experiences for students. Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) is an educational approach that uses technology, particularly artificial intelligence […]
Stem Cell Therapy For Autism
Stem Cell Therapy For Autism: The Delhi High Court has allowed two children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to undergo stem cell therapy for their condition. This is overturning a previous recommendation by the Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) against the use of stem cell treatment for autism […]
Air Quality Life Index : Report
Air Quality Life Index : Report The recently released Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report suggests that air pollution shortens the lives of the residents of Delhi by around 11.9 years. Highlights of the report:- On account of the number of people that high particulate matter levels affect in India, the country faces the greatest […]
Sagar Parikrama : Phase-VIII
Sagar Parikrama : Phase-VIII Sagar Parikrama Phase-VIII commenced at Thengapattanam Fishing Harbour in Kanyakumari recently. Ministry: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying. First phase Began :5th March 2022 . First phase location: Mandvi, Gujarat. Eight-phase location: Thengapattanam, Tamil Nadu. Organized by: Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and National Fisheries […]
