About Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Focus: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Women and Health, Government Initiatives and Policies, Welfare Schemes) Why in News? The Prime Minister has lauded the new initiative of celebrating ‘Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana’ as ‘God Bharai’ ceremony in Dausa, Rajasthan. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) Concerns with PMMVY
State Food Safety Index
Context: Recently, the union Health Minister released the fifth State Food Safety Index in New Delhi. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Issues related to Health, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: About the State Food Safety Index (SFSI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) State and Union Territory Rankings in 2022-23 Report: […]
About Manual Scavenging in India
Context: Recent revelations by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment highlight that only 508 out of 766 districts have declared themselves manual-scavenging free. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Poverty, Minorities, Welfare Schemes, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Manual Scavenging in India Prevalence of Manual Scavenging in […]
Indias Hunger Paradox
Context: Covid-19, which disrupted the world’s food production and distribution systems, along with the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, have made food insecurity a global problem that affects even developed, wealthy nations. Relevance: GS Paper-2: Issues relating to poverty and hunger Mains Question Analyse the National Food Security Act’s (NFSA) contribution to the reduction of […]
About The Atal Pension Yojana
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Why in News? As per information received from Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), 4,31,86,423 subscribers have been enrolled under Atal Pension Yojana (APY) About Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Future of APY Going forward there is still the humongous task of increasing the pension coverage, as only five per cent of […]
Rajasthan Right to Health Act
Context: Recently the Rajasthan government passed the Right to Health act that gathered significant opposition from the doctors of the state. Relevance: GS-II: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Dimensions of the Article: Rajasthan Right to Health Act, 2022: Reason for the protest: What is […]
Exemption From Custom Duties For Drugs Treating Rare Diseases
Context: The centre recently announced the full exemption of custom duty for drugs, food imported for treatment of rare diseases. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Health related issues, Governance and Government Policies, Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies) Dimensions of the Article: Key points: What is a rare disease? A rare disease, also […]
Exemption of Custom Duty On Drugs For The Treatment of Rare Diseases
Context: Recently, the Central Government has given full exemption from basic customs duty on all drugs and food for special medical purposes imported for personal use Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Health related issues, Governance and Government Policies, Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies) Dimensions of the Article: Key Points: What are ‘Rare […]
About Hathras Verdict
Context: Recently, the Uttar Pradesh court acquitted three of the four accused in the high-profile Hathras case. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Issues related to Women, Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population, Government Interventions and Policies, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of Government Policies) Dimensions of the Article: Background of the Hathras […]
Need to End Constraints On The Road To Gender Equality
Context Recently, the Supreme Court of India directed a petitioner to approach the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development to frame a policy on menstrual pain leave. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Women Empowerment, Governance and Government Policies, Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies), GS-I: Indian Society (Issues related to Women, Gender Inequality) Dimensions […]