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Women in Political Leadership Roles

Context It is necessary to get rid of inherent biases and perceptions about female effectiveness in leadership roles. History of Women in decision-making roles in India Women’s suffrage: Independent India can rightly be proud of its achievement in so far as women’s suffrage is concerned. Women were allowed to vote from 1950 onwards and so […]

Individualism approach in Public Health

In News  Recently, It has been observed that there is a strong tendency in public health to prioritise individual-oriented interventions over societal-oriented population-based approaches, also known as individualism in public health. About  Determinants of individualism Reasons for the dominance of individualism in public health.  The dominance of biomedical knowledge and philosophy in the field of […]

Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana

In News Recently, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has revamped the existing Scheme of Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme (SCA to TSS) with Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojna for implementation during 2021-22 to 2025-26. About Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana Ministry: The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and […]

Cactus Plantation and its Economic Usage

In News Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Shri Giriraj Singh, convened a consultation meeting on ‘Cactus Plantation and its Economic Usage’ in New Delhi Cactus It is a Xerophytic Plant which though grows relatively at a slower pace has an immense potential.   Moreover, it will help in achieving Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) […]

End-to-end Encryption

In News As part of a privacy effort, Apple announced that it will now provide full end-to-end encryption. More about the End-to-end encryption About: End-to-end encryption is a communication process that encrypts data being shared between two devices.  It prevents third parties like cloud service providers, internet service providers (ISPs) and cybercriminals from accessing data […]

The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022

In Context Recently, The Rajya Sabha passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022.  The Bill seeks to amend the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.    More about the news The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill mandates non-fossil sources of energy and establishes a domestic carbon market in India.  The bill was also amended in 2010. Key provisions […]

Cholera

In News Recently, several countries across the world have reported a surge in cholera cases this year raising concerns about a global resurgence of the disease.  These include Kenya, Malawi, Haiti and the Philippines. Cholera About: Cholera is a bacterial disease usually spread through contaminated water. It causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Symptoms: Severe watery […]

Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana

In News The Union Health Ministry has launched the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana in 2018 as part of National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP). More about the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana About: The scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme under National Health Mission (NHM).  All notified TB patients are beneficiaries of the scheme.  Financial incentive: Scheme provides for […]

ASEAN 5 Point Consensus

In News Recently, the Indonesian Foreign Minister said that India and other countries should “respect” and follow ASEAN’s  “five point consensus” on Myanmar rather than adopting a “different” path.  ASEAN “five point consensus” An immediate end to violence in the country;  Dialogue among all parties;  The appointment of a special envoy;  Humanitarian assistance by ASEAN; […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1 Indian and Chinese soldiers clash near Arunachal border (International Relations) Know about the border issues between India and China, recent developments and future prospects  GS 2 6 Curbing individualism in public health  (Health) What are the reasons for the dominance […]