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Raisina Dialogue 2023

In News Recently, the eighth edition of the Raisina Dialogue was held in New Delhi. This year saw the participation of intelligence and security chiefs from over 26 countries. More about the news Need for multilateralism: India’s Minister of State for External Affairs highlighted the importance of multilateralism in the context of changing geopolitics at […]

UN High Seas Treaty

In News Recently, for the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas. About: The treaty is negotiated under the United Nations Convention on Laws of the Sea (UNCLOS) of 1982 which governs the rights of countries regarding marine resources. 2/3rd of the world’s oceans […]

Cochlear Implant Scheme

In News Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the impact of the Cochlear Implant Scheme where children up to the age of 5 years are operated free of cost. The cost of one operation is Rs six lakh which is borne by the Central Government. Cochlea The cochlea is a hollow, spiral-shaped bone found […]

Health Ministry gets Porter Prize 2023

In News Recently, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has received the Porter Prize 2023. Key Points The prize was awarded in recognition of: the government’s strategy in managing COVID-19,  also the approach, and involvement of various stakeholders, especially involvement of ASHA workers in the industry to create PPE Kits. It’s contribution in developing […]

World Bank’s loan to support India’s Health sector

In News Recently the Government of India and World Bank signed two complimentary loans worth $1 billion to support and enhance India’s healthcare infrastructure. About The World Bank is lending two complementary loans of $500 million to help India with preparedness for future pandemics as well as to strengthen its health infrastructure. The $500-million Public […]

Exhibition Celebrating India-Denmark Friendship

In News Recently, an exhibition featured artifacts and objects in silver from India and Denmark About The exhibition on India-Denmark friendship was held in New Delhi and displayed several artifacts over 250. The exhibits displayed at the National Museum were inaugurated by the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Denmark and Foreign Minister of Denmark […]

Option to select Old Pension Scheme (OPS)

In News Recently, The government has decided to give a one-time option to select Central government employees to migrate to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), who applied for jobs advertised before December 22, 2003. Major Points  The option is available to the Central government employees enrolled under the NPS as they joined the service on […]

Ornamental Fish Aquaculture

In News Recently, 82 islanders, 77 of them women, were selected and underwent intensive training in Ornamental fish aquaculture. About Community-based ornamental fish aquaculture, using local resources is the first-of-its-kind experiment, as many as 82 islanders, 77 of them women, were selected and underwent intensive training.  They have formed groups for ornamental fish aquaculture with […]

Regulating online sale of drugs in India

In News All-India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists threatens a country-wide agitation against e-pharmacies. About Recently, the Ministry of Health has pulled up at least 20 companies including Tata-1mg, Flipkart, Apollo, PharmEasy, Amazon and Reliance Netmeds, by issuing them a show cause notice, for selling medicines online. The Indian pharmaceuticals market is the third largest […]

South Asia’s human capital is the resilience it needs

In News The pandemic has put at risk the decade’s progress in building human capital, including the improvements in health, survival rates, school enrollment, and reduced stunting.   About Human Capital Meaning: It consists of the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives, enabling them to realize their potential as productive members of […]