What’s in the news? The Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has notified the Scheme for “Promotion of Medical Device Parks” to support the medical devices industry to reach its potential in the coming years. About …
What’s the news ? The World Health Organisation (WHO), in its first-ever update since 2005, has tightened global air pollution standards announcing more stringent limits for six pollutant categories such as particulate matter (PM), ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) sulfur …
What is Blue Flag Certification? The Blue Flag certification is a globally recognised eco-label accorded to environmental- friendly, clean beaches, marinas and sustainable boating tourism operators. It is awarded on the basis of 33 stringent criteria classified in four major …
What is the NDHM? Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 2020 Independence Day speech announced a major digital initiative in the form of National Digital Health Mission (NDHM). The project will provide a health ID to every person in the …
NEWS The collegium system and the mysteries underlining its decision-making dilute the importance of the High Courts. CONTEXT In recent weeks, new judges have been appointed to the Supreme Court of India, filling up the long overdue vacancies. Now, after …
What’s the news ? According to the discoveries made by the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in the past five years, India added at least 800 new species of plants and animals, including those …
NEWS Census data in India are losing their relevance in the development agenda. CONTEXT India is busy debating the caste census when the regular Census itself has not been conducted owing to the pandemic. On the other hand, various elections …
About NDMA The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is a statutory body constituted under the Disaster Management Act 2005, with the Prime Minister of India as its Chairman-; a Vice Chairman with the status of Cabinet Minister, and eight members …
About PMAY-G The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) was launched in 2016 to address the housing gaps existing in the rural areas. It aims to provide a pucca house with basic amenities to all rural families who are homeless or …