About UNHRC The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system. The Council’s mandate is to promote “universal respect for the protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all” and “address situations of violations …
What’s in the news? NITI Aayog has released its annual report recommending measures to tackle rising obesity in the population. Key Highlights The Aayog in the report mentioned that the incidences of overweight and obesity are increasing among children, adolescents …
Context India’s Union Budget 2022-23 demonstrates a clear intent to prioritise investments in clean energy and sustainable development, in line with the country’s promises made at COP26 in Glasgow last year. Allocation for Health and Education Health sector witnessed a …
Polio Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. The virus spreads from person to person and can infect a person’s spinal cord, causing paralysis. Poliovirus is very contagious. It is transmitted by person-to-person spread …
About KVIC Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Established in 1956, KVIC aims to plan, promote, facilitate, organize, and assist in the establishment and development of Khadi …
About the project Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the “PM GatiShakti — National Master Plan” for infrastructure development aimed at boosting multimodal connectivity and driving down logistics costs. PM GatiShakti is a digital platform that connects 16 ministries …
What’s in the news? The Indo-Oman exercise 2022, Eastern Bridge-VI was successfully conducted at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 21st to 25th of this month. Royal Air Force of Oman RAFO participated with Indian Air Force lAF in the exercise …
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 …