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Poshan Vatikas

In News The Ministry of Women and Child Development has been promoting the establishment of ‘Poshan Vatikas’ across the country. About Poshan Vatikas Aim: To provide a fresh supply of fruits, vegetables and even medicinal plants, especially in aspirational districts.  Ministry: The Ministry of Women and Child Development  Meaning: It literally translates to nutri-gardens. Atmanirbhar […]

Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission

In Context  The Prime Minister of India will announce the nationwide roll-out of the Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission on September 27. The mission is being rolled out on a pilot basis in six union territories including Puducherry, Chandigarh, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli. National Digital Health Mission […]

‘Crime in India 2020’: NCRB

In News  Recently, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released a report titled ‘Crime in India – 2020’. Major Findings of the report  Impact of a pandemic:  The Coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown resulted in a drop in traditional crimes like theft, robbery, and assault on women and children in 2020. There was a drastic […]

NIRF Rankings 2021

In News Six IITs have ranked among the 20 best institutions for management study in the latest edition of the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings.  Key Points Expansion of footprints of engineering institutes: In 2017, there were four IITs in the top 20 for management study. Over the last five years, India’s premier engineering […]

Shikshak Parv 2021

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India addressed teachers and students during the inaugural conclave of ‘Shikshak Parv’.  Key Points from the Speech The Prime Minister praised the contribution of academicians, experts, teachers, at every level of the formulation of the National Education Policy and its implementation. He also highlighted that the transformation being […]

Annual Status of Education Report (ASER)

In News The recent ASER Report stated that the learning took a hit in the pandemic year. About This is the first survey to indicate how learning levels among school-going children have been impacted because of schools being shut during the pandemic.  The study was conducted in March 2021 among 18,385 children between the ages […]

Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, 2021

In News The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released recently, did not have a single Indian institution in the top 300.  Key Findings Indian: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is the country’s top-performing institute but is ranked in the 301-350 bracket. It is followed by IIT Ropar and the JSS Academy of Higher […]

Three-child policy of China

In News Recently, China’s legislature formally amended the country’s Population and Family Planning Law to allow couples to have 3 children. About Now, Couples in China, would for the first time be allowed to have a third child in relaxation of family planning rules. China also announced a number of policy measures aimed at boosting […]

Prime Minister speech on 75th Independence day

In News The Prime Minister of India called for everyone’s effort for inclusive development and world-class infrastructure in his independence day address. Key Points in Speech Theme of the Speech:  It was on the line of appeal to the economic agents in the country to aim for “world class” and “next generation” targets for the […]

Quality of Life for Elderly Index: EAC-PM

In News  The Quality of Life for Elderly Index was released by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM).  Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (PMEAC) Non-constitutional, non-permanent and independent body  Functions:  Gives economic advice to the Prime Minister on economic issues like inflation, microfinance, and industrial output.  The council serves to […]