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‘Podu’ Land Issue

In News  Recently, the Telangana government has decided to move landless, non-tribal farmers engaged in shifting cultivation (‘Podu’ ) inside forests to peripheral areas as it looks to combat deforestation.  About the ‘Podu’ Land Issue Podu lands are the lands tilled by tribal people in forests. Telangana government has red-flagged encroachment of forests by non-tribals, […]

Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship

In Context The Union Minister for Education and Skill Development inaugurated phase-II of the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship.  Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Launched on a pilot basis in 2019, across 75 districts in Gujarat, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. It is a two-year-long fellowship conceived to create opportunities for young, dynamic individuals to […]

United Nations Day

In Context Recently, the UN celebrated its 76th anniversary on 24 October 2021. The day is being celebrated since 1948. United Nations Background: The UN was formed following the devastating World War II, with the aim of preventing future global-scale conflicts. The precursor to the United Nations was the League of Nations, which was established […]

China’s new law ‘formalises’ its LAC actions

In News China’s legislature has adopted a new border law, to take effect on January 1. It calls on the state and military to safeguard the territory and ‘combat any acts’ that undermine China’s territorial claims. About the New Border law The law was first proposed in March 2022 after a year of tensions that […]

PM Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana

In News PM Launched Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission, also called PM Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana. About the Scheme Aim: To strengthen India’s critical healthcare network in both urban and rural areas. Establish an IT-enabled disease surveillance system through a network of laboratories at block, district, regional and national levels. Labs will be connected through […]

NIPUN Bharat Mission

In News  Recently, the National Steering Committee (NSC) for implementation of the NIPUN Bharat Mission has been constituted under the chairmanship of the Union Education Minister. About the roles and responsibilities of the NSC To oversee the progress of the National Mission on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy and provide guidance on policy issues. To arrive […]

Mullaperiyar Dam Issue

In News  Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Supervisory Committee to take an immediate and firm decision on the maximum water level that can be maintained at Mullaperiyar dam amidst torrential rains in Kerala. Background  The SC was hearing a petition that raised concern over the water level in Mullaperiyar Dam. In the past, the […]

Melioidosis

In News  A made-in-India aromatherapy spray is being pulled off retail giant Walmart’s shelves in the United States after a medical investigation linked it to melioidosis. About  The spray was reported to contain a bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei. The spray, “Better Homes and Gardens Lavender & Chamomile Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones”, was […]

Jaynagar-Kurtha Cross-border Rail Section

In News  Recently, India handed over a 34.9 km long cross-border rail link to the Nepal government. About Jaynagar-Kurtha Cross-border Rail Section  It is connecting Jayanagar in Bihar to Kurtha in Nepal.  It is part of the 68.7 km Jaynagar – Bijalpura- Bardidas rail link built under the Government of India’s grant assistance programme of […]

Prime Minister Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana

In News The Prime Minister launched the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission. Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission About: It is one of the largest pan-India schemes for strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the country. It is in addition to the National Health Mission. Aim & Objective:  To fill gaps in public health infrastructure, especially in critical […]

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