UN declares access to clean and healthy environment as universal human right Subject: Environment Section: Climate Change Context: India voted for the resolution and pointed out that the resolutions do not create binding obligations Every person on the planet has the right to live in a clean, healthy environment, declared United Nations (UN) […]
India’s organic certification procedures under cloud as APEDA penalises 3 more agencies Subject: Agriculture Section Context :All is not well with the certification process of Indian organic products with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) penalising three certifying agencies, including termination, for irregularities they committed in violation of the […]
Study suggests habitat loss is leading to inbreeding of Indian tigers Subject: Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: Inbreeding in tiger population Concept : Tigers when kept in one location can only mate with the other tigers in their own population. Over time, this will result in inbreeding, they will end up mating with their […]
Nyaya Mitra (NM) Subject: Government Schemes Section: Judiciary Nyaya Mitra (NM) aims to facilitate expeditious disposal of 10-15 years old pending cases in High court and assisting the district judiciary in reduction of decade old pending court case. Districts selected based on highest pendency of court cases over 10 years of period sourced […]
Poshan Tracker Subject: Government Schemes Section: Food security Context The “Poshan Tracker” management application has been launched which provides a view of the activities at the Anganwadi Centre (AWC), service deliveries of Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and beneficiary management for pregnant women, lactating mothers and children. The application aims to improve governance with regard […]
Wheat based Nutrition Programme Subject: Government Schemes Section: Food security Wheat based Nutrition Programme of Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 (erstwhile Integrated Child Development scheme), from the third quarter onwards of FY 2021-22, 100 percent fortified Rice is being distributed to all the States/UTs across the country which includes aspirational and heavy burdened […]
One Stop Centre (OSC) Subject: Government Schemes Section: Women The Government of India has launched “Mission Shakti”- integrated women empowerment programme, as umbrella scheme for safety, security and empowerment of women for implementation during the 15thFinance Commission period 2021-22 to 2025-26. The One Stop Centre (OSC) is a component of ‘Sambal’ sub-scheme under […]
PM CARES for Children scheme Subject: Government Schemes Section: Health The Prime Minister has announced PM CARES for Children scheme to support children who have lost both parents or surviving parent or legal guardian or adoptive parents due to COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of the Scheme is to ensure comprehensive care and protection […]
Scheme for Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene Subject: Government Schemes Section: Health The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare implements the Scheme for Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene among adolescent girls in the age group of 10-19 years since 2011.The scheme is supported by the National Health Mission through State Programme Implementation Plan (PIP). The […]
Campaign on ‘Combating Child Trafficking’ Subject: Government Schemes Section: Health NCPCR while commemorating “World day against Human Trafficking” observed on 30thJuly, 2022, commenced the Campaign on ‘’Combating Child Trafficking” with support of State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCRs) and District Administration is driving 25 days campaign from (1st August to 25th August, 2022) in […]