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 …
Urbanization results in an increasing proportion of the population living in cities. Urban living limits access to nature and can increase exposure to certain environmental hazards, such as air and noise pollution. Many urban areas face increasing pressure from expanding …
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 …
Securities Market Infrastructure Institutions include stock exchanges, depositories, and clearing firms .These institutions, according to the Bimal Jalan Committee (2010), are systemically vital for the country’s financial growth and serve as the infrastructure required for the securities market. The Indian …