Context Recently, the Central government has announced to rename National Health Mission (NHM) as Pradhan Mantri-Samagra Swasthya Mission (PM-SSM), during the meeting of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) at Dehradun. About the update: The Mission Steering Group (MSG), which is headed by Read More …
Month: July 2023
Tribal Advisory Councils (TACs)
Context: Recently, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the Tribes Advisory Council Meeting, announced Rs 50 thousand for the needy ST-SC students to pursue degree courses. About Tribal advisory councils (TACs) Genesis: They are constitutional bodies formed under the Fifth Schedule to deal with welfare and advancement of Read More …
G20 Conference on ‘Crime and Security in the Age of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) AI and Metaverse’
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) conducted the G20 Conference on ‘Crime and Security in the Age of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) AI and Metaverse’ in Gurugram, Haryana. About Non-Fungible Tokens: Non-fungible tokens, often referred to as NFTs, are blockchain-based tokens that each represent a Read More …
East Asia Summit
Context: Recently, the Indian External Affairs Minister attended the 13th East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia. About East Asia Summit (EAS) It is the Indo-Pacific’s premier forum for strategic dialogue. Comprehensive mechanism: It is the only leader-led forum at which all key Read More …
Communication Blackout in Sudan
Context: War-torn Sudan’s capital has experienced a communications blackout for several hours as the army and paramilitary forces waged intense battles across Khartoum. More about the news: Power tussle: The city was engulfed in intense battles between the army and paramilitary forces, exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian Read More …
Roiling resurgence
Context: The latest Consumer Price Index data showing resurgence in retail inflation proves exactly why the RBI’s monetary authorities have reiterated the need to keep the policy approach firmly tilted towards ensuring price stability. What causes inflation? Supply shocks: Inflation often Read More …
Coal Gasification
Context: Recently, the Ministry of coal has set a target to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by FY 2030 in line with its energy transition plans. Probable Question: Q. What are the reasons for pursuing coal gasification, the challenges associated with its implementation, Read More …
Lentils Production
Context: As demand for arhar (pigeon peas) in India continues to outpace domestic production, farmers in Australia and Brazil plan to grow the popular yellow lentil for Indian consumers. Probable Question: Q. What are the key challenges hindering pulse production in India, and suggest Read More …
Trends In WPI Inflation
Context: India’s wholesale prices remained in deflationary state for the third successive month in June, with the rate of price contraction increasing to -4.12% from -3.48% in May. This represents the sharpest contraction in wholesale prices in approximately eight years. Reasons for Deflationary Trends: Read More …
66% of India’s population exposed to extreme flood events: Study
Context According to a new study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, has found that while 66% of individuals in India are exposed to extreme flood events, only 33% of the exposed individuals are covered by flood ‘Early warning systems (EWS)’. Only 25% of India’s Read More …