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Savitribai Phule Context : Birth anniversary of Indian Social Reformer Savitribai Phule. She was born on January 3, 1831. Savitribai Phule : Savitribai Phule Savitribai is considered as the first female teacher of India. She played vital role in improving women rights…

Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana Context : Out of the total 790, only 252 Members of Parliament (MPs) have adopted gram panchayats under phase-4 of Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY). Since the launch of the scheme, only 1,753 gram panchayats have been selected across…

India commences the worlds largest ever vaccination program to control FMD Context : The union Government launched a new scheme National Animal Disease Control Programme for FMD and Brucellosis with a financial outlay of Rs. 13,343.00 crore for five years (2019-20 to 2023-24)…

Kailash Yatra via Nathu La to resume China has confirmed restarting of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through the Nathu La pass. Kailash Manasarovar Yatra: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY) is known for its religious importance, cultural significance and arduous nature. The…

Stree Swabhiman Initiative Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has announced an initiative by common services centres (CSCs) on women’s health and hygiene. The initiative is named ‘Stree Swabhiman’. About Stree Swabhiman: ‘Stree Swabhiman’ aims to create a sustainable model…

‘Reward Work, Not Wealth’ report A report titled ‘Reward Work, Not Wealth’ has been released by the international rights group Oxfam. The report reveals how the global economy enables wealthy elite to accumulate vast wealth even as hundreds of millions…

Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) has crossed one crore mark in antenatal check-ups. The programme has been successful in reaching out to the difficult and remote areas of India, since out of the…

National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) NPPA has fixed/revised ceiling prices/retail prices of 33 formulations under Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013. Background: NPPA fixes ceiling price of essential medicines of Schedule I under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO) 2013. In…

Haj subsidy The government has abolished the subsidy being given to Haj pilgrims every year. The government said it will use the subsidy funds to empower the minorities. Background: The policy to support Muslims in making the pilgrimage to Mecca…