Poverty alleviation
Financial Support Mechanisms for BPL Patients in India
Below Poverty Line (BPL) refers to individuals or families with incomes below a specific threshold. This classification qualifies them for government assistance and welfare programmes. BPL patients often struggle to access healthcare due to financial constraints. This results in poorer ..
Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty
The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty was launched recently and emerged during the G20 Summit in Brazil, which aims to eliminate hunger and poverty by 2030. The FAO’s Director-General, Qu Dongyu, emphasised the need for collective action, which seeks ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY)
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) is an integrated food security scheme launched by the Central Government of India in January 2023. The scheme aims to provide free foodgrains to more than 80 crore poor people across the country. ..
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
October 17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
The International day for Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on October 17. Key Points The day is observed to recognize and acknowledge the efforts and struggles faced by people, who are pushed to live in poverty. It provides ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
World Bank: Biennial Poverty and Shared Prosperity report
On October 7, 2020, the World bank released the biennial poverty and shared prosperity report. According to the report, around 150 million people are likely to enter extreme poverty due to covid-19 pandemic in different countries. To counter this, countries ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Indian activist Gita Sen wins Dan David Prize
India’s renowned feminist scholar and activist Gita Sen has won the prestigious Dan David Prize, which annually awards three prizes of $ 1 million to inspiring individuals and organisations across the world. The Dan David Foundation is headquartered at Tel ..
43rd session of IFAD held in Rome
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a global financial institution headquartered in Rome, Italy. It is a specialised agency of the United Nations, to address poverty and hunger. The 43rd session of the Council of Governors of the ..
‘Kudumbashree’ hotels to provide subsidized meals in Kerala
The state government of Kerala has recently unveiled a scheme to establish hotels to provide meals at subsidised rates called ‘Kudumbashree’ hotels. The announcement was made during the presentation of state’s budget. The hotels are to be set up in ..