What are FASTag’s ? FASTag is a reloadable tag that allows automatic deduction of toll without having to stop for carrying out the cash transaction. The tag uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and is fixed on the windscreen of …
Need for Electricity Rights of Consumers The Rules emanate from the conviction that the power systems exist to serve the consumers and the consumers have rights to get the reliable services and quality electricity. The Distribution Companies across the country …
NEWS The Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law (Maharashtra Amendment) Bill, 2020, recently tabled in the state’s assembly, takes a myopic view of the problem of sexual violence. ISSUES WITH THE BILL Most governments, when faced with the question of improving women’s …
What’s in the news? The standing committee on Home Affairs has submitted its report to Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu. Recommendations Need for a comprehensive public health Act The standing committee recommended that there should be a comprehensive public health …
CONTEXT India’s health care consists of 70% private and 30% public in a country where 80% people do not have any protection for health the out-of-pocket expense is as high as 62%. Public spending in health care is merely 1.13% …
What is the National Family Health Survey? The NFHS is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted in a representative sample of households throughout India. The survey provides state and national information for India on fertility, infant and child mortality, the practice …
About the scheme It is an umbrella of two major health initiatives, namely Health and Wellness Centres and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). Health and Wellness Centres Under this 1.5 lakh existing Sub Health Centres (SHC), Primary Health Centres …
About: On 12th May 2020, Prime Minister announced a special comprehensive economic package to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in India. He gave a clarion call for AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan or a Self-Reliant India Movement. The five pillars of AatmaNirbhar Bharat …
NEWS The Union Cabinet has approved the Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM WANI) scheme, which aims to bridge that divide using wireless. CONTEXT The proposed scheme seeks to set up Public Wi-Fi Networks by Public Data Office Aggregators …
About Fit India Movement: The Fit India Movement was launched in 2019 to take the nation on a path of fitness and wellness. It provides a unique and exciting opportunity to work towards a healthier India. It aims at behavioural …