About the scheme Ayushman Bharat is a flagship scheme of Government of India launched to achieve the vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It aims to undertake path breaking interventions to holistically address the healthcare system at the primary, secondary …
Context Iran has joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as its ninth member. What is the SCO? The SCO was built on the ‘Shanghai Five’ grouping of Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which had come together in the post-Soviet …
Context The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine launched a case against Iran at the International Court of Justice over the downing in 2020 of a Ukrainian passenger jet and the deaths of all 176 passengers and crew. About ICJ …
Context Increasing urbanisation and changing climatic trends with a limited resource base has created an undue pressure on the natural resources making the cities vulnerable to climate changes. Deforestation, conversion of agricultural lands, creating infrastructure beyond the carrying capacity, loss …
Context Traditionally, Scheduled Tribes enjoyed total autonomy over the governance of their affairs. This system of autonomy was dismantled during the British Raj in India. Tribal communities in India were viewed with derision by the British and various legislations were …
About Chabahar port Chabahar port, which is being jointly developed by India, Iran and Afghanistan, is located in south Iran on the Gulf of Oman. Afghanistan is connected to the chabahar port through its land border with Iran, and India …
What is TB? Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB is an ancient disease and has been documented to have existed in Egypt as early as 3000 BC. TB most commonly affects the lungs (pulmonary …
What’s in the news? President Droupadi Murmu is set to participate in the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju. About Alluri Sitarama Raju was an Indian revolutionary who waged an armed campaign against British colonial …
About UNSC The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was established in 1946 as one of the six principal organs of the UN. It is generally viewed as the apex of the UN system. It is responsible for the maintenance of …