About National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Intervention, Health Why in News? Recently, the drug price regulator, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), fixed the ceiling price of 18 formulations, and the retail price of 23 new drugs by bringing them under price control. About National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority Functions of NPPA: Drugs (Prices Control) Order […]
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
Context: Under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, Aadhaar cards being misused to create beneficiaries under Per Drop More Crop Scheme in Jharkhand state has been revealed. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY): It was created by merging the following schemes: PMKSY consists […]
Introduction of New College Degree Names by UGC
Context: The University Grants Commission (UGC) is set to introduce updated degree names that align with global norms and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. These revised degree names will encompass a Bachelor of Science in various disciplines, including arts, humanities, management, and commerce. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: […]
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Government of India has decided to allow 2000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to open Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country. About Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras: Who can open a Jan Aushadhi Kendra?
About Nyaya Vikas Portal
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Nyaya Vikas Portal has been created for monitoring the implementation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme, Nyaya Vikas. About Nyaya Vikas Portal: Key Features of the Nyaya Vikas Scheme:
About Van Dhan Vikas Kendras
Context: Around 120 tribal women members of the Odisha state’s Van Dhan Vikas Kendras prepare laddus, cakes, jam, toffees, pickles, squash, pakodas and biscuits using dry mahua flowers and supply them in the local market. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Van Dhan Vikas Kendras: Structure and Functioning: Formation […]
Kerala’s Scheme For Internet Connectivity For All Households
Context: Recently, The Kerala government officially launched the Kerala Fibre Optical Network (KFON), one of its flagship projects envisaged during the first term of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: KFON: Kerala Fiber Optic Network Implementation: Objectives: Coverage and Speed: The need for KFON: Services provided […]
The World Largest Grain Storage Plan
Context Relevance: GS Paper 2: Government Policies and Intervention Mains Question “Explain the goals and major highlights of the cooperative sector’s largest grain storage plan in the world. Describe how this project can help India overcome its problems with food security, crop loss, and distressed sales. Additionally, consider how the strategy would affect the agricultural […]
Govt. Bans 14 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC)
Context: The Union Health Ministry has published a gazette notification banning 14 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs citing lack of therapeutic justification and an expert committee’s recommendation for their prohibition. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Drugs: Acceptability of Fixed Ratio Combination Products Popularity in […]
About The GOBARdhan Scheme
Context: Recently, Union Minister for Jal Shakti has launched the Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Unified Registration Portal: GOBARdhan Scheme: -Source: The Hindu