The Namami Gange Mission 2.0 (NGM 2.0) is an extension of the original Namami Gange Programme initiated in 2014. This mission aims to effectively reduce pollution and rejuvenate...
Recently, Odisha introduced a comprehensive health insurance scheme to enhance healthcare access for its citizens. The initiative merges the central Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana with...
The Karnataka caste census report was submitted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on February 29, 2024. This comprehensive survey aimed to gather socio-economic data on various caste groups within...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarms about disruptions to health services due to reductions in official development assistance (ODA) for health. The cuts threaten health systems,...
With cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development’s funding, local initiatives are gaining prominence. The SAARC Development Fund (SDF) stands out as important financial mechanism aimed at...
Recently, the Punjab government imposed a ban on the cultivation of hybrid rice varieties, citing concerns over groundwater conservation and environmental pollution. This decision has ignited a fierce...
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently completed successful release trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) named ‘Gaurav’. Conducted from April 8 to 10, 2025, these...
The Government of India has recently launched the ‘Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk’. This initiative aims to assist stakeholders in navigating the complexities of international trade amidst changing...
Recently, a study revealed that plant leaves can absorb microplastics and nanoplastics directly from the air. This discovery marks the potential for these particles to enter the food...
1. Consider the following statements: The “Big Four” venomous snakes in India have established commercial antivenoms. The absence of species-specific antivenoms for pit vipers poses a major healthcare...
