Background After the launch of the National Health Mission (NHM) in 2013, there has been a substantial increase in the number of institutional deliveries. However, this increase in the numbers has not resulted in commensurate improvements in the key maternal …
Why in News? Researchers at IIT Madras have developed an AI tool called NBDriver (neighbourhood driver) for use in analysing cancer-causing mutations in cells. How does the technique work? NBDriver is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool developed to analyse cancer-causing …
Context The Union Civil Aviation Ministry has released the draft of the national drone policy, making it significantly easier for people and companies to own and operate drones, while also streamlining the certification process for manufacturers, importers and users. Draft …
CONTEXT Recent reshuffle in the cabinet has given India a new Union Health Minister. The editorial emphasis on what does the new Health Minister need to learn from previous experience, and what unfinished tasks need to be taken forward. TWO …
About The Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation initiated the World Bank assisted Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) in April 2012. The objective is to improve safety and operational performance of selected …
About the Scheme The Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS) is considered as the world’s largest school meal programme and reaches an estimated 12 crore children across 12 lakh schools in India. In 1925, a Mid Day Meal Programme was first introduced …
What is it? The Kanwar Yatra is a pilgrimage organised in the Hindu calendar month of Shravana. Shiva devotees generally walk barefoot with pitchers of holy water from the Ganga or other holy rivers. The legend of the ritual goes …
Why in the news? World Snake Day, held every year on July 16, aims to increase awareness regarding the over 3,500 snake species that exist across the world. The day aims to change the negative perception surrounding snakes and promote …