Context The Prime Minister remarked that the world can learn a lot about sustainable development from Adivasi culture and it can be a solution to global problems like climate change and global warming. About India comprises 8.6% tribal population, has access to an enormous indigenous knowledge which through recognition, adoption, and mainstreaming has the potential […]
In News Government removes age cap on cadaver organ transplants. About The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently removed the clause that people beyond 65 years could not receive cadaver organ transplants. Cadaveric donation comprises organ donation i.e., taking organs (heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, pancreas) from brain-dead people, as well as tissue […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Snubbed on video, Iran Foreign Minister scraps visit (International Relations) Know about Raisina Dialogue and its objectives. GS 2 1 Govt ends age-65 cap for receiving organ from dead donor, eases rules (Health) Know about guidelines of NOTTO […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 States must pay part of MGNREGS wages, says Union Minister (Welfare Schemes ) Know about Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) , its progress, implementation issues and suggestions GS 3 8 Deep sea fish conservation must not go […]
In Context Even after the decriminalisation of Section 377, the paths of the members of this community are beset with roadblocks. Defining LGBTQIA+ LGBTQIA+ is an inclusive term that includes people of all genders and sexualities, such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and allies. While each letter in LGBTQIA+ stands […]
In News Recently, the State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Indian Overseas Bank raised their marginal cost of fund-based lending rates (MCLR) by up to 15 basis points. Marginal Cost of Funds-Based Lending Rate It was instituted by RBI with effect from April 1, 2016. It replaced the base rate structure, which had […]
In News The Central Water Commission signs an agreement with IIT Roorkee for the development of an international centre of excellence for dams under the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project. About ICED, Roorkee will provide specialized technical support services to the Indian and overseas dam owners It will also carry out applied research, education, and […]
In Context The Union Health Ministry has formulated the National Strategic Plan and Roadmap for Leprosy 2023-2027 for achieving zero cases of leprosy infection by 2030. About According to the Union Health Ministry, despite India being declared “Leprosy Eliminated” in 2005, the country still accounts for about 52% of the world’s new leprosy patients. It […]
In News The Prime Minister inaugurated Aadi Mahotsav, the mega National Tribal Festival in Delhi. About Aadi Mahotsav It is an attempt to showcase tribal culture on the national stage and it celebrates the spirit of tribal culture, crafts, cuisine, commerce, and traditional art. It is an annual initiative of the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development […]
In News The recent data indicated that the current account deficit (CAD) will moderate despite the global slowdown triggered by rising inflation and interest rates. About the recent trend of moderation About: According to the RBI, the CAD, which was at $36.4 billion for the quarter ending September 2022, is expected to moderate in the […]
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