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
About Mekedatu Project
Context: After Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister expressed the resolve to build a dam and reservoir on the Cauvery at Mekedatu close to the state’s border with Tamil Nadu, DMK general secretary issued a sharp response — pointing out that the Mekedatu project was not part of the awards of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) […]
About PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)
Focus: GS II- Government policies and interventions Why in News? Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Petroleum and Natural Gas complimented the Prime Minster Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme on its successful completion of 3 momentous years. PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) The eligible vendors are identified as per following […]
Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) Initiative
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Ministry of Electronics & IT launched the ERSO Pilot initiative to validate certain transformational policy and process changes to make India the Repair Capital of the World. About Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) initiative: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics & IT.
Parliamentary Democracy to Executive Dominance
Context Relevance: GS Paper2: Indian constitution and Parliamentary Democracy Mains Question The importance of Parliament as a democratic institution has decreased as a result of the shift towards executive supremacy in India’s parliamentary democracy. Explain the causes of this change in detail. Make recommendations for how to rebalance the executive’s and Parliament’s power. (250 Words) […]
Provisions for University Students to Take Maternity Leave
Context: Allowing relief to a university student who was denied maternity leave, the Delhi High Court has said that citizens cannot be forced to choose between their right to education and their right to exercise reproductive autonomy. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Intetrventions Dimensions of the Article: Maternity Leave for University Students: Delhi High […]
About The Tele-Law Programme
Focus GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, The Ministry of Law informed that the Tele-Law programme achieved a new milestone with 40 lakh beneficiaries across the country empowered with pre-litigation advice. Tele-Law Programme: Connectivity and Access: Panel Lawyers: Eligibility and Cost: Covered Legal Matters:
About The National Rare Diseases Committee
Context: Recently, the Delhi High Court has taken a proactive step to address the challenges faced by patients with rare diseases by establishing a five-member panel to implement the Centre’s rare diseases policy effectively. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What are ‘Rare diseases’? A rare disease, also referred to […]
Statehood Day of Goa
Focus: GS II- Governance Why in news? The Prime Minister greeted the people of Goa on the occasion of their Statehood Day (30 May). Key Points: History of Goa as a Portuguese Colony Geography: Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks: Liberation of Goa Operation Vijay The Referendum: Road to Statehood A referendum was held which offered […]