In News Recently, a new I-STEM (Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map) initiative called “Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST)” was launched. Key Points Empowering Women: The WEST programme will cater to women with a STEM background and empower them to contribute to the science, technology, and innovation ecosystem. Separate platform to scientifically […]
In News Recently, India and Bangladesh signed a water sharing agreement for the first time in 25 years. About River pact: India and Bangladesh signed an interim water sharing agreement for the Kushiyara river, the first such pact between them in over 25 years The Ganga water treaty was signed in 1996. Significance: The Kushiyara […]
In Context Recently ,it has been observed that Public health is a separate profession requiring a specific set of competencies. Overview of India’s healthcare sector India’s healthcare delivery system is categorised into two major components public and private. The government, i.e. public healthcare system, comprises limited secondary and tertiary care institutions in key cities and […]
In News OPEC+ is going to cut crude oil output by 100k barrels per day from October 2022. About OPEC+ Created in 2016 Backdrop: OPEC countries decided to ally with other oil-producing countries outside the group to cut down the global output of oil. Members: OPEC+ refers to a group of 23 oil-producing countries that […]
Context On the occasion of National Teachers’ Day, Prime Minister announced a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India). PM-SHRI Scheme It is a new centrally sponsored scheme and will showcase the components of the National Education Policy, 2020. A Centrally Sponsored Scheme is one where the cost of implementation is […]
In News Recently, an internal audit report by Madhya Pradesh government has pointed to large-scale irregularities from fictitious beneficiaries to non-existent supply trucks in the implementation of the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS). Major Highlights of the recent Audit Report Take-home ration (THR) The auditors reviewed the THR component of ICDS distributed to 11.98 lakh […]
In News Recently, a short tuberculosis treatment regimen of six months called BPaL as against the usual 18-month protocols has won the scientific vote with trials in multiple countries showing it had favourable outcomes in 84% to 94% of the sickest TB patients. About BPaL BPaL is a combination of three newer antibiotics: bedaquiline, pretomanid […]
In News Recently, the International Labour Organization (ILO) released a report specific to Asia and the Pacific. Key Points Content of Report: A global overview of progress made around the world over the past decade in extending social protection and building rights-based social protection systems, including floors, and covers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
In Context Recently, the NCRB data on preventive detentions in 2021 was released. Data Highlights Preventive detentions in 2021: According to the latest crime statistics released by the National Crime Records Bureau, Preventive detentions in 2021 saw a rise of over 23.7% compared to the year before. In 2021, over 1.1 lakh people being placed […]
In Context Recently, the National Medical Commission (NMC), the apex regulatory body of medical professionals in India, has written to all State Medical Councils, banning conversion therapy. More about the news The NMC is following a Madras High Court directive to issue an official notification listing conversion therapy as wrong, under the Indian Medical Council […]
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