In News A Union Ministry of Education survey has found between 40% and 70% school children in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand do not have access to digital devices. About A preliminary version of the report, titled ‘Initiatives by school education sector in 2020-21 for continuing teaching and learning […]
In Context Recently, the ICMR’s Drone Response and Outreach in North East (i-Drone) was launched in Manipur. About the Project Purpose: The i-Drone was designed to overcome vaccine delivery challenges in hard-to-reach terrains of India, by deploying unmanned aerial vehicles or drones to these areas. It was used to transport Covid-19 vaccines travelling an aerial […]
In News Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) endorsed the first antimalarial vaccine. About RTS, S was first authorised in 2015 by the European Medicines Agency for use in Africa in infants and children. The WHO recommended widespread use of the RTS, S/AS01 (RTS, S) malaria vaccine among children in sub-Saharan Africa and in other […]
In News The Union government has launched a scheme for ‘Good Samaritan’. The new scheme Good Samaritan would be effective from October 15, 2021, till March 31, 2026 Key Points Aim: To motivate the general public to help the road accident victims in an emergency situation. Provisions: Under the Scheme, anyone who saves the life […]
In News The government is planning to set up 75 Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs in different parts of the country, exclusively for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). Key Points About: Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs are being established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Objectives: To address the […]
In News Recently, NITI Aayog launched a Report on Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India to discuss why India needs an urbanisation policy. Report Summary Global Urban Population: India is home to 11% of the total global urban population. By 2027, India will surpass China as the most populous country in the world. Unplanned […]
In News Recently, the Delhi Cabinet gave a financial nod to its ambitious Health Information Management System (HIMS) Project. About All the medical services will be brought under one platform, through the HIMS portal. The Delhi government will conduct surveys across the entire State to make sure every citizen can get their eHealth card made. […]
In News The Calcutta High Court has given West Bengal Assembly Speaker a deadline to pass an order in the defection case involving 3 MLAs. Anti-defection law and its purpose These laws were introduced as the Tenth Schedule via the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 after multiple incidents like Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram. It sets the […]
Context The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) launched its 2021 State of the Education Report (SOER) for India: “No Teachers, No Class”. About State of the Education Report (SOER) for India It is the annual flagship report of UNESCO and it is based on extensive research. This third edition focused on the […]
In News Ministry of Textiles has approved the continuation of the Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme with a total outlay of 160 crore rupees. The scheme will continue up to March 2026. About the Scheme Aim & Objectives: To create a world-class infrastructure that caters to the business needs of the local artisans and small […]
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