Category: Miscellaneous

Source: The post is based on the article “Employment days under Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Scheme at a five-year low” published in The Hindu on 23rd January 2023. What is the News? The average days of employment provided per household under the Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) are at a five-year low… Continue reading Employment days under Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Scheme at a five-year low

Source: The post is based on the article “Women officers in command soon” published in The Hindu on 19th January 2023. What is the News? The Army has begun the process for the selection of women officers for command postings in the rank of Colonel, which has so far been the domain of male officers.… Continue reading Women officers in command soon

Source: The post is based on the article “Missing doctors: CHCs face 80% shortfall of specialists, show Health Ministry data” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023. What is the News? The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has released the Rural Health Statistics report. What is the Rural Health Statistics report? It is… Continue reading Rural Health Statistics report – Missing doctors: CHCs face 80% shortfall of specialists, show Health Ministry data

Source: The post is based on the article “Bhopal tragedy compensation fund of ₹50cr unutilised: SC” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has asked the Centre why it is asking for more funds from Union Carbide for the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy pointing out that Rs… Continue reading Bhopal tragedy compensation fund of ₹50cr unutilised: SC

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre adopts new standards for digital TV receivers” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023 What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) has come out with quality standards for three electronic devices—digital television receivers, USB Type-C chargers and Video Surveillance Systems (VSS). What are… Continue reading Centre adopts new standards for digital TV receivers

Source: The post is based on the article “Despite SC order, single women denied abortion” published in The Hindu on 9th January 2023 What is the News? Despite a judgment of the Supreme Court that unmarried women too can terminate their pregnancy until 24 weeks, the situation on the ground remains dismal. Unmarried women are… Continue reading Despite SC order, single women denied abortion

Source: The post is based on the article “Avoid further delay in conducting the Census” published in The Hindu on 8th January 2023 What is the News? The decennial Census exercise has been postponed till September 2023. What is the Census? Click Here to read What does the Constitution say about the Census? The Constitution… Continue reading Avoid further delay in conducting the Census

Source: The post is based on the article “SC directs committee to build a framework to ensure road safety” published in The Hindu on 7th January 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has heard a plea regarding road safety through electronic monitoring. What was the case about? The petitioner submitted to the court… Continue reading SC directs committee to build a framework to ensure road safety

Source: The post is based on the article “UGC unveils draft norms to allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India” published in The Hindu on 6th January 2023 What is the News? University Grants Commission has announced draft regulations for foreign universities setting up campuses in India. What are the key provisions of… Continue reading UGC unveils draft norms to allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India

Source: The post is based on the article “Acid attack victims failed by lack of a cohesive law, legal process” published in The Hindu on 4th January 2023 What is the News? Activists have been calling for strict curbs on acid sales to curb the incidents of acid attacks. What is the data on acid… Continue reading Acid attack victims failed by lack of a cohesive law, legal process

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Why has a high-power Ladakh committee been formed?” published in The Hindu on 4th January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has constituted a high-powered committee chaired by the Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai for the Union Territory of… Continue reading Explained | Why has a high-power Ladakh committee been formed?