Context An expenditure of Rs.15,072.34 crore, constituting 54.24% of the outlay has already been incurred under Shyam Prasad Mukherjee Rural-Urban Mission (SPMRM). About SPMRM It was launched in the year 2016 in mission mode to develop 300 clusters in the country holistically by provisioning economic, social and physical infrastructure facilities. The goal of SPMRM is […]
In News The Rajya Sabha passed both the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021 as well as the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020. Objectives and Need of the bill Curb unethical practices: Both the Bills seek to curb unethical practices related to issues of sex selection and exploitation of the surrogate. Regulation: Couples would arrive in […]
In News Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10 About Human Rights Day 2021 It is obeerved to honour the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This year’s theme for Human Rights Day is: Equality – Reducing inequalities, advancing human […]
In News Recently ,Committee on Empowerment of Women tabled its fifth report on “Empowerment of women through education with special reference to Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme’’ in Lok Sabha. Key Higlights of the report According to the report, nearly 80 per cent of the funds for the scheme has been used for its advertising […]
In News Recently,The Rajya Sabha passed the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021. It was cleared by the Lok Sabha on December 6. Objectives and need There is a need for more pharmaceutical education and research institutions of national importance in India to suffice the present demands and the emerging trends […]
In News According to a report by Lancet, India reported highest number of suicide deaths in the world. The paper is titled: ‘The national suicide prevention strategy in India: Context and considerations for urgent action’. About The Lancet has published a broad and comprehensive policy paper offering a range of evidence-based solutions across sectors. The […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Gen Bipin Rawat, highest defence officer, and wife among 13 killed in chopper crash (Defence) Know about Chief of Defence Staff, roles and responsibilities, Mi-17V5 helicopter, its features and issues linked to it. GS 2 5 Cabinet extends PMAY -rural […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Rawat, 12 others killed in T.N. chopper crash (Defence) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India, What is the role of CDS?, Significance of CDS, Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17V5 helicopter, its features and, issues linked to it GS […]
Why in the News? Recently, the Air version of BrahMos was test-fired from Sukhoi 30 MKI supersonic fighter aircraft. BrahMos About: Named after the Brahmaputra river of India and Moskva river of Russia. BrahMos is a Joint Venture between India (DRDO) and Russia (NPOM) for the development, production and marketing of the supersonic cruise missile. […]
In News General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others on board a Mi-17V5 IAF helicopter were killed after it crashed in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor. About Mi-17V5 chopper It is a Russian-made helicopter which is produced by Kazan Helicopters. The first batch of these helicopters came to India in September 2011. It is a military […]
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