Background The Immunization Programme in India was introduced in 1978 as the ‘Expanded Programme of Immunization’ (EPI) by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In 1985, the programme was modified as ‘Universal Immunization Programme’ (UIP) to be implemented in …
About BRICS BRICS brings together five major emerging economies- China, Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa. These 5 countries host 41% of the world population, contributing 31% of the world GDP and over 16% share in world trade. The grouping …
About RTI Act, 2005 Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, Public Authorities are required to make disclosures on various aspects of their structure and functioning. This includes: (i) disclosure on their organisation, functions, and structure, (ii) powers and duties …
About The Government of India (GoI) in its Union Budget 2022, announced the National Tele Mental Health Programme of India, Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele MANAS) and entrusted the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) …
What is the role of the Chief of Defence Staff? In 2019, the Union Cabinet had given approval to create the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in the rank of a four-star General with salary and perquisites equivalent …
What’s in the news? The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) to serve as an overarching enabling mechanism powered by technology for youth development and …
About the scheme The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) aims to give companies incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in domestic units. Apart from inviting foreign companies to set shop in India, the scheme also aims to encourage local companies …
About MSSC In the Union Budget 2023-34, the Government announced the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC), a new small-savings scheme for women. An account under this scheme can be opened by a woman for herself or by the guardian on …
About Indian Ocean Rim Association IORA is an inter-governmental organisation which was established in 1997 to strengthen regional cooperation and sustainable development within the Indian Ocean region. IORA consists of 23 Member States (including India) and 9 Dialogue Partners. All …