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4 Years of Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)

In News Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) completes four years. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) completes one year. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (PM-JAY) About: The scheme was launched in September 2018 and recommended by the National Health Policy 2017, to achieve the vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It is a […]

Maharaja Hari Singh

In News  After 75 years, Jammu and Kashmir observed a holiday on the birth anniversary of Dogra monarch Maharaja Hari Singh. About Maharaja Hari Singh and Related events  He was born to Maharaja Amar Singh on September 23, 1895, and died of cardiac arrest on April 26, 1961, in Mumbai  Important Event: When the British […]

Loktak Lake

In News  Recently, the Central Bureau of Communication under its Integrated Communication & Outreach Programme (ICOP) organised the first ever floating photo exhibition at the Loktak Lake in Manipur. Loktak Lake Image Courtesy: Internationalrivers Loktak Lake is a freshwater lake in the Manipur state of  Northeast India. It hosts hundreds of floating islands called Phumdis […]

PM SHRI schools scheme

In News  Recently ,it has been highlighted that the success of the PM SHRI schools scheme will depend on the quality of educators. About PM SHRI schools scheme The Union Cabinet approved the ‘PM Schools for Rising India’ (PM SHRI) scheme to turn existing government schools into model schools . It  will showcase all components […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   3   Urban Naxals and some global bodies blocking infra: Modi (Internal Security) Who is an urban naxal?issues and various steps to handle to them    GS 3 3 Rupee breaches 81, policy challenge: let it find its value or burn […]

Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) Scheme

In News The Commerce and Industry Ministry is expected to unveil the new policy soon as the 2015 policy which is currently in operation is expiring on September 30 after being extended for two and a half years. About the changes demanded in the scheme  Reimbursement:  The industry chamber has urged the government that exporters […]

Avalanche Monitoring Radar

In News Recently, the Indian Army and the Defence Geoinformatics and Research Establishment (DGRE) have jointly installed the Avalanche Monitoring Radar, first of its kind in India, in north Sikkim. The radar was inaugurated by Tri Shakti Corps commander. About the radar DGRE The avalanche radar was made operational by Defence Research and Development Organisation’s […]

Child Mortality

In Context India has achieved significant landmarks in the reduction of Child Mortality as per the Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2020. Report highlights Since 2014, the country has been witnessing a progressive reduction in  Infant Mortality Rate,  Neonatal Mortality Rate, and  Under-five Mortality Rate  Infant Mortality Rate  Infant Mortality Rate has registered a two-point […]

Group of Four (G4) on UNSC Reform

In News India’s External Affairs Minister met with his counterparts from Germany, Brazil and Japan under The Group of Four (G4) banner. More about the news G4 met on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss issues related to the reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). […]

Fly Ash

In News  Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) made an urgent need to augment the utilisation and disposal of fly ash in Chhattisgarh. About The situation in Chhattisgarh is even more critical because Korba is the hub of coal thermal power plants containing 15 state, central and private-owned electricity generating plants. What is Fly Ash? […]