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Towards Universal Health Coverage

This editorial is based on “Whither universal health coverage in India?” which was published in The Financial Express on 12/12/2024. The...

12 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Natural Pearl Farming in India

For Prelims: Pearl Farming, Mollusks  For Mains: Government Initiatives for Natural Pearl Production in India, Challenges in Pearl Production...

12 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

SFBs to Offer UPI-Based Credit Lines

Source: ET  Why in News?  Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to permit Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to extend...

12 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Ayush Visa for Medical Value Travel

Source: PIB  Recently, the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) highlighted the Ayush Visa, an...

11 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Innovative Strategies in Malaria Prevention

Source: TH  Why in News?  Recent advancements in malaria prevention have shifted focus from genetically modified mosquitoes to...

11 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Surge in Agricultural Employment

For Prelims: Informal Economy,  Services Sector, Manufacturing Sector, Artificial intelligence, Data analytics, Gross Value Added, Production...

11 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Inequality and the Role of Charitable Organizations

For Prelims: Care Economy, LPG Reforms, Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, Direct Benefit...

11 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

SC Guidelines on Death Penalty and Mercy Petitions

For Prelims: Important Cases Related to Death Penalty, Provisions for Death Penalty, Article 21.  For Mains: SC Guidelines on Death Penalty...

10 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Human Rights Day

Source: IE  Human Rights Day, observed every year on 10th December highlights the importance of human rights as a foundation for justice,...

10 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

India’s Ancient Water Harvesting System

For Prelims: Sri Krishna Devaraya, Nallamala Hills, Eastern Ghats, Kuruma Tribe, Baoli, Kuhls, Shompen Tribe, Great Nicobar Islands, Dholavira,...

09 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Hornbill Festival

Source: PIB  Why in News? The Prime Minister of India has congratulated the people of Nagaland on the completion of 25 years of the Hornbill...

09 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Anna Chakra and SCAN for Reforming PDS System

For Prelims: India's Public Distribution System, National Food Security Act (NFSA) of 2013 ,  Fair Price Shops,  Pradhan Mantri Garib...

07 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill 2024

For Prelims: Parliament, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, Article 14 of the Constitution, Ude Desh Ka Aam...

07 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

PM’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE)

Source: PIB  Why in News?  Recently, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, it was informed that 35 projects worth Rs....

07 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

World's Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector

Source: PIB  Recently, the Ministry of Cooperation highlighted the progress of World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative...

07 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

DRI Report on Smuggling

For Prelims: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Counterfeit currency trafficking  For Mains: Highlights of the DRI Report on...

06 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Akal Takht

For Prelims: Akal Takht, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Guru Hargobind, Guru Gobind Singh, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Guru Granth...

06 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

ICMR’s 'First in the World Challenge' for Innovation

Source: TH  Recently, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced the “First in the World Challenge” aimed at...

06 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Making Water Management Effective in India

This editorial is based on “A holistic approach to water conservation” which was published in The Hindu Business Line on 05/12/2024.The...

06 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

SHe-Box Portal

Source: PIB  Recently, the SHe-Box portal has been launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to enhance the implementation of the...

06 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions