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No starvation death reported in recent years: Centre to SC

In News Recently, the Union government informed the Supreme Court (SC) that no starvation death has been reported by any state or Union territory (UT) in recent years. Model  Scheme The court wants the Centre to frame a model scheme and circulate it to all the states and UTs for their consideration. Every welfare state’s […]

Mob Lynching

In News  Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Lok Sabha that the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) discontinued data collection on mob lynching, hate crimes and cow vigilantism. Earlier, NCRB collected data on mob lynching, hate crimes and cow vigilantism in 2017. Why does NCRB discontinue the collection of data? It was […]

Women Specific Findings of NFHS-5

In News The recent NFHS survey stated that there is a dip in women owning property, but financial and social autonomy are improving. About National Family Health Survey 5 was conducted in 2019-2020. Sample size:  The NFHS-5 survey work has been conducted in around 6.1 lakh sample households from 707 districts (as on March, 2017) […]

Demographic Transitions Captured: NFHS-5

In News The fifth edition of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) confirmed signs of a demographic shift in India. National Family Health Survey 5 (NFHS 5) It was conducted in 2019-2020. Sample size:  The NFHS-5 survey work has been conducted in around 6.1 lakh sample households from 707 districts (as on March, 2017) of […]

PM-Poshan Scheme

In News A committee is set up to review the daily cooking cost of mid-day meals served under the PM-Poshan scheme. About The committee will soon be notified by the Union Ministry of Education. The cooking cost gets the largest allocation among the components of the mid-day meal programme.  Department of School Education and Literacy […]

SAGE Project & SACRED Portal

Context  Senior care Ageing Growth Engine (SAGE) project and Senior Able Citizens for Re Employment in Dignity (SACRED) Portal will support India’s elderly. Image Courtesy: TH    About Senior care Ageing Growth Engine (SAGE) Project  Recommended by:  The project is shaped on the recommendations of the empowered expert committee (EEC) report on startups for the […]

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 […]

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 […]