13.5 Crore Indians move out of Multidimensional Poverty in Five Years: NITI Aayog Report Subject : Schemes Concept : The NITI Aayog has published the second edition of the Multidimensional Poverty Index titled ‘National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A progress of Review 2023’. Background: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a universal aspiration that […]
CHILDLINE Subject :Schemes CHILDLINE 1098 is a phone number that spells hope for millions of children across India. It is a 24-hour a day, 365 days a year, free, emergency phone service for children in need of aid and assistance. We not only respond to the emergency needs of children but also link […]
Centre to seek States’ inputs to bridge gaps in sex ratio Subject : Schemes Concept : Concerned over the sex-ratio imbalance across the country, the Union Health Ministry is looking at inviting suggestions from the States for amending the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994 (PC-PNDT Act). The Ministry has also appealed […]
AMRUT 2.0 Subject : Schemes Concept : In a Pilot project under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0, 10 cities across the country are getting ready to revive defunct borewells, neglected heritage stepwells and other shallow aquifers in a pilot project to recharge the groundwater as well as mitigate flooding. […]
Ayushman Bharat embraces AI to tackle fraud Subject : Scheme Concept : An anti-fraud programme utilising artificial intelligence and machine learning has resulted in the recovery of Rs 9.5 crore in penalty money. The goal of this endeavour is to safeguard Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the biggest government-run insurance programme […]
Schedule M to be mandatory for MSME pharma firms soon Subject :Schemes Concept : India’s small drugmakers in the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector will soon be required to adhere to the good manufacturing practices outlined in Schedule M of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced this […]
Report highlights impact of pandemic on education Subject : Schemes Concept : Recently, the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education released the Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) combined report for 2020-21 & 2021-22. About Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D): It assesses the performance of school education system […]
Centre adding more services to Ayushman Bharat health centres Subject : Schemes Concept : India’s five-year-old Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) programme, which has grown to more than 1.60 lakhs centres and registered a footfall of over 178.87 crore (as of June end), is undergoing its biggest ever expansion of services, confirmed […]
Border states to get financial aid to set up rehabilitation homes for victims of trafficking Subject: Schemes Concept: The Central Government has decided to help build infrastructure in border areas to combat child trafficking and help in rehabilitation and protection of victims. About Trafficking in border areas of India: India is a source […]
Drugmakers to have barcode or QR codes in top 300 drugs Subject : Schemes In News: Government has introduced Quick Response (QR) Code or bar code on the packaging label of the top 300 drug formulations under the Drugs (Eighth Amendment) Rules, 2022 Key Points: These QR codes will help verify the authenticity […]