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Ladakh’s demand of Sixth Schedule

In News Recently, India’s Union Home Ministry evaded a reply on Ladakh’s inclusion under Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Background of the issue Demand of UT: Buddhist-dominated Leh district had long demanded UT status because it felt neglected by the erstwhile state government, which was dominated by politicians from Kashmir and Jammu. Separation from J&K: […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 First time since Galwan ,India and China troops clash in Tawang sector  (International Relations) Know about the border issues between India and China, recent developments and future prospects GS 2 10 Trading to win  (International Relations)   Know about ties between […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

Vanikaran Project

In News  The Forest department in association with Noolpuzha grama panchayat has launched the ‘Vanikaran’ (afforestation) Project. About  It aims to root out invasive plants, especially Senna spectabilis, and restore natural forests. The project was being executed on 30 hectares of forest land under the Sulthan Bathery forest range of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, where […]

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 […]

Scheme for Providing Education to Madrasas/Minorities (SPEMM)

In News Recently, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment pulled up the Union government for the delay in approving the continuation of the Scheme for Providing Education to Madrasas/Minorities (SPEMM). About  It provides financial assistance to madrasas and minority institutes.  Ministry: It was transferred from the Ministry of Minority Affairs to the […]

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 […]