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Lassa Fever

In News A person has died after three cases of Lassa fever were confirmed in the UK. The cases have been linked to travel to West African countries. What is Lassa? About: The Lassa fever-causing virus is found in West Africa and was first discovered in 1969 in Lassa, Nigeria. Spread: The fever is spread […]

Integration of databases to boost AB PM-JAY coverage

In Context The National Health Authority (NHA) is working to integrate the database of Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 beneficiaries with the National Food Security Act (NFSA) portal so that beneficiaries can seek information regarding their entitlements under the AB PM-JAY using their ration card number. Major Points  NHA has collaborated with various ministries implementing […]

United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP)

In News  Recently, India signed an agreement with the United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP) for the distribution of 50,000 MT of wheat that it has committed to sending Afghanistan as part of humanitarian assistance, with diplomatic efforts underway to begin sending truck convoys through Pakistan by road. World Food Programme (WFP) About: It was […]

Fortification of Rice

In News The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha, informed that the Government approved the Centrally Sponsored Pilot Scheme on “Fortification of Rice & its Distribution under Public Distribution System” for a period of 3 years beginning in 2019-20 with […]

SMILE Scheme

In News  Recently, the Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment launched the Central Sector scheme “SMILE: Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise. About  The Ministry of  Social Justice & Empowerment has allocated 365 crore rupees for the scheme from 2021-22 to 2025-26. It is set to provide welfare and rehabilitation to the […]

Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF)

In News To improve the quality of forensics, policing and weapons, the Centre has approved the continuation of a mega police modernisation scheme for five years (up to 2025-26) with a financial outlay of Rs 26,275 crore. About Scheme for Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF Scheme) has been implemented by the union government since 1969-70 […]

4th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

In News  Recently,4th Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting was held in Australia  Major Highlights of Meeting  The Quad foreign ministers reaffirmed their support to principles of openness, protection of national sovereignty and observance of rules and fair play, in remarks seen as a message to China. The Quad is pursuing work on 5G technology and vendor […]

India- Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA)

In News India and Australia are expected to sign the interim agreement in March and the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) is expected to be concluded in 12 months thereafter. About Australia and India launched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement back in 2011. The deal will cover goods, services, rules of origin, […]

Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0

In News  Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched the Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0  About  The IMI 4.0 will have three rounds and will be conducted in 416 districts (including 75 districts identified for Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav) across 33 States and UTs. In the first round (Feb-April 2022), 11 states will conduct […]

China-Russia Relationship

In News  Recently, China and Russia outlined a sweeping vision for the future of their already close relations as their two leaders met in Beijing. Major Takeaways of the meet  The joint statement outlined the two sides’ common stand on a range of issues from democracy and human rights to the security situation in Europe […]