Context Recently, WHO and UNICEF had released its estimates for ‘National immunization coverage for 2022’. The World Health Organization (WHO) has mentioned that the coverage rate for DPT3, the third dose of diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus vaccines, in India rose to an all-time of 93% in 2022, surpassing the Read More
Context A determined battle by environmentalists in the Supreme Court of India against Genetically modified (GM) herbicide-tolerant (HT) mustard is all that stands between GM food and Indian farmers and consumers. Rather than engaging with constitutional issues involving public health, environmental protection and agricultural livelihoods, the Read More
Context: National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A progress of Review 2023′ — was released by Niti Aayog. About National Multidimensional Poverty Index: The National MPI measures simultaneous deprivations across the three equally weighted dimensions of: Health: Nutrition, Maternal Health and Child and Adolescent Mortality Education: Years of Schooling, Read More
Context Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has reserved its verdict on whether “the rules of the game” for appointment to various posts in the judiciary can be changed mid-way through the selection process. Background According to the procedure prescribed under the Kerala State Higher Judicial Service Read More
Context– Recently, India-UAE signed a Rupee-Dirham deal during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit. Significance for India Deal between Central Banks: The Central Bank of the UAE and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to move on with the expansion of their economic cooperation. Local Currency Settlement System: The LCSS agreement will also Read More
Context: The United Kingdom formally signed a treaty to join a major Indo-Pacific bloc —‘Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership(CPTPP)’ About CPTPP: The CPTPP requires countries to eliminate or significantly reduce tariffs and make strong commitments to opening services and investment markets. Members: Australia, Read More
Context: India and Iran plan to step up operationalizing the International North South Trade Corridor (INSTC) in a move to boost trade with Russia. (Image Credits: The Hindu) About International North South Trade Corridor: The INSTC was initiated in 2000 by Russia, India and Iran, is a multi-modal Read More
Context: Recently, the Crimea bridge suffered damage when one of its sections was blown up. About Crimea Bridge: The Kerch Bridge, also known as Crimea Bridge, is the only direct link between the transport network of Russia and the Read More
Context: Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) implements the Advance Authorisation Scheme under the Foreign Trade Policy. About Advance Authorisation Scheme: It allows duty-free import of inputs, which are physically incorporated in an export product. In addition to any inputs, packaging material, fuel, oil, and catalyst which is Read More
Context: Recently, the NITI Aayog released the third edition of the report titled ‘Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2022’ for States/UTs. About Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2022: It is a comprehensive tool that measures the export preparedness of the States and UTs in India. Aim: To undertake Read More