National Girl Child Day
News: Since 2008, the National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India every year on January 24 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development Objectives: Highlight the inequalities faced …
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India ranks low at 76th place on global Social Mobility Index
News: World Economic Forum has released its maiden Social Mobility Index Facts: Social Mobility: It is a change in social status relative to one’s current social location within a given …
Read MoreExplained: The Pulse Polio Programme and why India still runs it
News:Recently,Rashtrapati Bhavan became the site of a polio vaccination drive, to mark the beginning of this year’s Pulse Polio Programme. Facts: About Polio: Polio is an acute infectious disease caused …
Read MoreCARA celebrates 5th Annual Day
News:Central Adoption Resource Authority(CARA) has celebrated its 5th Annual Day in New Delhi. Facts: About CARA: Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is a statutory body of Ministry of Women & …
Read MoreWHO releases Global Health Challenges for 2020
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a list of 13 urgent global health challenges for 2020. Facts: About the 13 challenges: Climate Crisis Delivering Health in Conflict and Crisis Healthcare …
Read MoreBhil tribe termed alcoholic, criminal-minded in MPPSC exam
News:Recently,the controversial references to the Bhil tribe by Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission(MPPSC) has received severe criticism from civil society groups. Facts: About Bhil Tribe: The word Bhil is derived …
Read MoreAssam’s Rongali Bihu artists decry order on cheque payments
News:Assam’s Goods and Services Tax authority has asked the Bihu committees to make all transactions through cheques during the Bihu festival.If complied with,the artistes would have to pay 18% GST. …
Read MoreAnnual Status of Education Report Flags Poor Learning Outcomes in Schools
News: NGO Pratham released the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER 2018) Facts: Key ASER 2018 (Rural) findings Enrolment: Since 2007, the enrolment of children for the age group 6 …
Read MoreTransgender Persons Act comes into effect
News: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment notified Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 Facts: Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 Aim: Social, economic and educational empowerment of …
Read MoreGovt publishes policy for treatment of rare diseases
News: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare published a national policy for treatment of rare diseases, listing 450 diseases as rare. Facts: Rare Disease: It is a health condition …
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