About the Scheme Government of India is implementing Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) which aims at correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable tertiary healthcare services and to augment facilities for quality medical education in the country. It …
What’s in the news? The fourth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil 24 was concluded recently. Spanning the entirety of India’s 11,098 km coastline and its Exclusive Economic Zone of 2.4 million sq. kms, Sea Vigil 24 …
Traditional and indigenous knowledge plays a crucial role in combating malnutrition in rural India by providing nutrient-rich, locally sourced foods and sustainable agricultural practices. By reviving traditional practices India can create a sustainable, culturally relevant approach to improving the nutritional …
About The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a permanent judicial body established by the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (1998). It is an independent judicial body distinct from the UN. ICC investigates and tries individuals charged with the …
About the seed vault It is a secure seed bank located on the island of Spitsbergen in the Svalbard archipelago in Norway. The Seed Vault is managed by the Norwegian government, the Crop Trust, and the Nordic Genetic Resource Center. …
Agriculture is the backbone of human survival, providing food and nutrients that are vital in life. With increased health challenges from malnutrition to obesity being faced by the growing global population, agriculture is increasingly being recognized as a powerful driver …
Indian fisheries sector As the 3rd largest fish producer, 2nd largest aquaculture nation in the world after China and the largest producer of shrimp, India contributes significantly to both domestic food security and the global seafood market. The Indian fisheries …
Context Healthcare Systems form the basic fabric in human society. It improves and maintains the populationʼs health by diagnosing, treating, and preventing illness both physical and mental. Today healthcare has been undergoing a profound change with the development of technologies …
Technology-based start-ups are emerging as a key solution to bridge the gap between urban and rural healthcare services. These startups are making healthcare more accessible, efficient, and patient-centric. These startups use cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (Al), machine learning, …
What is Gender Budgeting? Gender Budgeting is an approach to government fiscal policy that seeks to use a country’s budget(s) as a tool to resolve societal gender inequality and promote inclusive development. It is an exercise that applies a gendered-lens …