Tag: GS 2
Ni-kshay Mitra Initiative
Context Recently, the President has launched the ‘Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ and announced the Nikshay 2.0 portal to eliminate TB by 2025. About Ni-kshay Mitras initiative The initiative ensures three-pronged support includes: Nutritional, Additional diagnostic, and Vocational support. The programme was brought in to fill the critical “community’’ elements into India’s fight towards […]
Rabies Disease
In News Recently, the Supreme Court observed that those who feed the street dogs could be made responsible for vaccinating them. The SC’s observations come after around one lakh people have suffered stray dog bites while 21 rabies deaths have been reported this year so far. About Rabies It is a viral zoonotic disease that […]
Indo-Saudi Strategic Partnership
In News The Indian External Affairs Minister concludes his first official visit to Saudi Arabia. During the visit he reviewed all aspects of India-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations and discussed regional and global issues. Key Points of the Meeting Collaboration: India-Saudi Arabia holds the promise of shared growth, prosperity, stability, security and development. COVID: Saudi Arabia […]
India Japan 2+2 Dialogue
In News The 2+2 Dialogue was recently held between the External Affairs Minister/Foreign Affairs Minister and Defence Ministers of India and Japan. More about the news Defence, security and global order: India and Japan agreed to uplift the security and defence cooperation, including holding the first Air Force fighter exercise at the second 2+2 Dialogue. […]
New Adoption Rules
In News There has been confusion over implementation of new adoption rules that require transfer of adoption petitions from courts to District Magistrates (DMs). Key Points Amendments: The Parliament in July 2021 passed the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2021. Thereafter, amendments to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) […]
Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) of Quad
In News Recently, the Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) of Quad countries ended in Delhi. Key Takeaways About the Meeting: The Quad SOM was the first meeting of the group since the Taiwan crisis. The meeting reviewed projects agreed to by leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. during the Quad Summit in Tokyo this […]
Diamond League Trophy
In News Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has created history by winning the Diamond League Final 2022 in Zurich. About He won the prestigious Diamond Trophy with a best attempt of 88.44m. He is the first Indian to win the Diamond Trophy. Neeraj has won the Olympic Gold in 2021, the Asian Games Gold in 2018, […]
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
In News Several states are set to seek an extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) beyond September 30. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) About: It was initially announced for a three-month period (April-June 2020) to alleviate Covid distress. It was extended several times, with its sixth phase ending September 2022. […]
Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Scheme
In News Recently, the Rajasthan Chief Minister launched a scheme on the lines of the MGNREGA to provide 100 days of employment to families in urban areas. About Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Scheme Aim Providing economic support to the poor and needy families living in the cities through work to be provided on demand for […]
