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Contempt of Court

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) stated that its power to punish for contempt under Article 129 is a constitutional power, which cannot be done away with even by any law. About Contempt of Court Meaning:  Contempt of court, as a concept that seeks to protect judicial institutions from motivated attacks and unwarranted criticism, […]

PM POSHAN Scheme Gets Centre’s Approval

In News The existing Mid-Day Meal scheme will be renamed as National Scheme for PM Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN). The Mid Day Meal scheme provides hot meals to school students. About PM Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) Budgetary Allocation: A total budget of over Rs 1.3 lakh crore has been allocated for the continuation […]

Antimalarial Drug Resistance in India

In News Recently, the New England Journal of Medicine published an article `Evidence of Artemisinin-Resistant Malaria in Africa’. It confirmed the increasing evidence for the failure of artemisinin-based combination therapy for falciparum malaria either alone or with partner drugs. Malaria Malaria is mosquito borne blood disease caused by plasmodium protozoa. The parasites spread through the […]

Terms of Reference Signed between India and Australia

In News  Recently, the Indian and the Australian Navy signed the ‘Terms of Reference’ (ToR) for the conduct of the navy to navy talks under the framework of the ‘Joint Guidance for the India – Australia Navy to Navy Relationship’ document. This is the first such document signed by the Indian Navy with any country. […]

Global Roadmap to Defeat Meningitis by 2030

In News  The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners launched the first-ever global strategy to defeat meningitis. About  The strategy, the Global Roadmap to Defeat Meningitis by 2030, aims to prevent infections and improve care and diagnosis for those affected. It also aims to eliminate epidemics of bacterial meningitis — the deadliest form of […]

Revitalising PM-KUSUM

In News Recently, the Union Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy reviewed the progress of the PM-KUSUM scheme. About PM-KUSUM Ministry:  Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme was launched in 2019 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Aim:  To help farmers access reliable daytime solar power […]

National Action Plan for Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination by 2030 (NAPRE)

In News The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare along with the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has launched NAPRE on World Rabies Day. The Rabies is also known as “Hadakwa”, “mad dog disease” or “Hydrophobia”. Rabies It is a zoonotic viral disease. It is caused by the Rabies virus, of the […]

Cauvery Water Disputes

In News  Recently, the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has ordered the Karnataka government to release the Cauvery water due for September forthwith. More In News  The CWMA gave the direction after the Tamil Nadu government complained that the Karnataka government did not release the due share of water as per the order of the […]

Dissolution of Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)

In Context Recently, the Union government has ordered the dissolution of the four-decade-old Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) with effect from October 1, 2021. Background 41 factories of OFB across the country will be dissolved into seven new Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSU).  The newly created entities will be 100% owned by the government. These entities […]

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

In News 17th formation day of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) was celebrated on 28th September 21. The theme of this year’s Formation Day is cascading effects of disaster events in the Himalayan region. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Formation: It is the apex statutory body for Disaster Management in India, established through the […]

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