Ayushman Bharat
News: Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh have emerged as the top performing States with free secondary and tertiary treatment worth nearly ₹7,901 crore availed under the Ayushman …
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Impact of Rising CO2 emissions on labour productivity
News: According to a study published in the journal Nature, extreme heat days caused by the rising carbon dioxide (CO2) level in the atmosphere will affect labour productivity and economic …
Read MoreRTI Portal
News: The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and state governments to file reply on a plea seeking direction to establish Right to Information (RTI) web portals in all states …
Read MoreNobel Prize in Economics
News: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics, to Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, and Michael Kremer “for their experimental approach to …
Read MorePrime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir
News: Nearly 4,500 students from Jammu and Kashmir have reported at colleges across the country to pursue undergraduate studies under the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) — the highest …
Read MoreBullet Train Project
News: Gujarat high court rejected more than 100 pleas challenging the land acquisition process for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project. Facts: The E5 Shinkansen series Bullet Train Project (Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed …
Read MoreEffect of Mother’s Education on Child’s Nutritional Status
News: The Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNSS) has shown a direct correlation between mothers’ education and the well-being of children. Facts: With higher levels of schooling in a mother, children …
Read MorePlastic Pollution in Great Nicobar Island
News: A survey of five beaches in the Great Nicobar islands have recorded the presence of plastics. The study was published in the journal Current Science. Facts: Key findings of …
Read MoreC40 World Mayors Summit
News: C40 World Mayors Summit is being held at Copenhagen, Denmark Facts: Key Takeaways: C40 Good Food Cities Declaration It was signed by the mayors of Barcelona, Copenhagen, Guadalajara, Lima, …
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