About UIDAI The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is a statutory authority established under the provisions of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (“Aadhaar Act 2016”) in 2016 by the Government …
About ‘eSanjeevani’ Launched in 2009 by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare ‘eSanjeevani’ is a web-based comprehensive telemedicine solution. It aims to provide healthcare services to patients in their homes. Besides enhancing the quality of medical services, addressing issues …
About IMD The India Meteorological Department (IMD) was established in 1875. It is the National Meteorological Service of the country and the principal government agency in all matters relating to meteorology, seismology and allied subjects. It is an agency of …
About Cryptocurrencies A cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses strong cryptography to secure financial transactions, control the creation of additional units and verify the transfer of assets. It is a digital …
About PMBJP Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses. In September 2015, an existing ‘Jan Aushadhi Scheme’ was revamped as ‘Pradhan Mantri …
What’s in the news? The 8th Edition of joint military exercise MITRA SHAKTI between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army culminated in Ampara, Sri Lanka. Exercise Mitra Shakti, based on counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations in semi …
Why in News? The World Health Organization has allowed widespread use of the world’s first malaria vaccine- RTS,S/AS01, which has reduced disease as part of a pilot project in parts of Africa. But its efficacy is modest, and the hunt …
What is LNT model? The Linear no-threshold model (LNT) is the most commonly used model to estimate the biological risks from ionizing radiation. The LNT model states that biological effects such as cancer and hereditary effects due to exposure to …
NEWS Preserving geological heritage is as important as safeguarding biodiversity and cultural heritage. CONTEXT Like social diversity, India’s geodiversity, i.e. the geological and physical elements of nature, is unique. India has tall mountains, deep valleys, sculpted landforms, long-winding coastlines, hot …