National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) Subject: Government Context: The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) under Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba met today and reviewed the preparedness of Central Ministries/Agencies, and State/UT Governments for the possible cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal. Concept: At the national level, Cabinet Committee on Security […]

    Mental illness covers under health insurance products Subject : Government Context: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) has directed insurance companies to provide cover for mental illness under health insurance policies before October 31, 2022. The Mental Health Act, 2017 The Mental Health Act, 2017 says that every insurer will have to […]

    Meghalaya Panel prepares action plan to restore waterbodies Subject : Government Context : An expert committee will soon submit an action plan for the restoration of polluted waterbodies in Meghalaya. Concept : The Meghalaya government had set up the 10-member expert panel on the protection and restoration of the State’s waterbodies following an […]

    Dharamshala Declaration Subject :Government Context:  The ‘Dharamshala Declaration 2022’ was released at the end of the three-day national conference on tourism attended by ministers from 12 states, besides Governors, UT administrators and central government officials which affirms commitment towards developing sustainable and responsible tourism and positions India as a global leader in the […]