World Health Organization Definition and Purpose: The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized organization of the United Nations. It is in charge of matters about global health and public health on a worldwide scale. Establishment: The organization was established on April 7, 1948. held […]
Textile exports continue to decline Context When compared to the same month last year, textile and clothing exports fell 1.9% and 17.4%, respectively, in July. The total export of textiles and apparel from April to July 2023 decreased by 13.7% compared to the same period […]
Centre and WHO to Launch Global Initiative on Digital Health Context In conjunction with the upcoming G-20 conference in Gandhinagar, India and the World Health Organization (WHO) will introduce the Global Initiative on Digital Health on Saturday. Data Convergence: The project’s main goal is to […]
‘Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families’ Context The “PM Vishwakarma” scheme, which has a $13,000 crore budget, was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday. The program, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced during his speech on Independence Day, […]
SC unveils handbook to eliminate gender stereotypes from law Context Career woman, fallen woman, faithful or obedient wife, eve-teasing, hermaphrodite, and many other terms have been labelled by the Supreme Court as being gender-injust in Indian courts. The Supreme Court provided the correct phrases that […]
Cabinet nod for 10,000 electric buses in 169 cities Context The Union Cabinet adopted a plan on Wednesday to increase the number of city bus services nationwide by 10,000 e-buses and to strengthen urban infrastructure as part of green mobility measures, with an emphasis on […]
Mushkbudji Rice Context: Recently, Mushkbudji Rice received (GI) Tag Mushkbudji Rice This is a small, yet robust aromatic rice variety cultivated in the elevated stretches of the Kashmir valley. Once prepared, the rice stands apart with its distinctive amalgamation of flavors, fragrance, and opulent sensory […]
New Bills and a principled course for criminal law reforms Context: The recent introduction of three transformative Bills aimed at overhauling India’s criminal laws has sparked a diverse range of reactions. Amid this, the challenge lies in fostering a debate that leads to constructive contributions. […]
Housing Solutions for Urban Areas Context: The recent announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding a new scheme to assist urban underprivileged individuals in constructing homes within cities signals a fresh initiative aimed at tackling the persistent issue of housing scarcity in urban areas. […]