Context On the occasion of National Teachers’ Day, Prime Minister announced a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India). PM-SHRI Scheme It is a new centrally sponsored scheme and will showcase the components of the National Education Policy, 2020. A Centrally Sponsored Scheme is one where the cost of implementation is […]
In News Recently, an internal audit report by Madhya Pradesh government has pointed to large-scale irregularities from fictitious beneficiaries to non-existent supply trucks in the implementation of the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS). Major Highlights of the recent Audit Report Take-home ration (THR) The auditors reviewed the THR component of ICDS distributed to 11.98 lakh […]
In News Recently, a short tuberculosis treatment regimen of six months called BPaL as against the usual 18-month protocols has won the scientific vote with trials in multiple countries showing it had favourable outcomes in 84% to 94% of the sickest TB patients. About BPaL BPaL is a combination of three newer antibiotics: bedaquiline, pretomanid […]
In News Recently, the International Labour Organization (ILO) released a report specific to Asia and the Pacific. Key Points Content of Report: A global overview of progress made around the world over the past decade in extending social protection and building rights-based social protection systems, including floors, and covers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
In Context Recently, the NCRB data on preventive detentions in 2021 was released. Data Highlights Preventive detentions in 2021: According to the latest crime statistics released by the National Crime Records Bureau, Preventive detentions in 2021 saw a rise of over 23.7% compared to the year before. In 2021, over 1.1 lakh people being placed […]
In Context Recently, the National Medical Commission (NMC), the apex regulatory body of medical professionals in India, has written to all State Medical Councils, banning conversion therapy. More about the news The NMC is following a Madras High Court directive to issue an official notification listing conversion therapy as wrong, under the Indian Medical Council […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 UPA MLAs return to Ranchi for trust vote (Polity and Governance ) What is a trust vote? GS 1 6 A golden memory of Rajamahendravaram (History ) Know about Rajamahendravaram GS 2 8 India and Australia, from […]
In Context The fifth round of the bilateral Track 1.5 dialogue will set the pace for Canberra’s deepening relationship with New Delhi. About Australia-India Leadership Dialogue It is the premier forum for informal diplomacy between Australia and India. It is structured as a multistakeholder cross-sectoral roundtable that involves 50 delegates including business leaders, cabinet ministers […]
In News Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) sanctioned the development of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Mk2 at a total cost of ?9,000 crore. About The LCA-Mk2 will be a heavier and much more capable aircraft than the current LCA variants and the LCA-Mk1A. Features: The Mk2 is 1350 mm longer, featuring canards Enhanced range […]
In News Former Kerala health minister K K Shailaja has declined her nomination for the 2022 Ramon Magsaysay Award. About Ramon Magsaysay Award It is Asia’s premier prize and highest honour which recognizes greatness of spirit shown in selfless service to the peoples of Asia. It is presented in formal ceremonies in Manila, Philippines on […]
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