Call for policy, action in diabetes prevention, management Why in news? The Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 which was released recently points out that the prevalence of diabetes has increased more rapidly in...
Right to be forgotten Why in news? Justice BN Srikrishna Committee’s draft Personal Data Protection Bill 2018 is introducing a new right — the right to be forgotten, to remove very old, irrelevant and...
National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) study on AIDS Why in news? According to figures released by National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) it said it would not be an easy battle to end the disease...
Small loans could turn bad: Rajan Why in news? Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has cautioned that the next crisis in India’s banking sector could come from loans given to the unorganised micro and...
Delhi launches doorstep delivery of govt. Services Why in news? After months of planning, the Delhi government launched its ambitious project to deliver public services at the doorstep of residents. Details From driving licences...
CPEC Why in news? China has rejected accusations that its financial backing for the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was a “debt trap” that could compromise Islamabad’s sovereignty has billed the Gwadar to Kashgar...
Nutrition guidelines approved by Niti Aayog Why in news? The NITI Aayog has approved the supplementary nutrition guidelines, prepared by the Ministry for Women and Child Development, bypassing Minister for Women and Child Development...
COMCASA to help keep a watch over Indian Ocean Why in news? India and the U.S. on September 6 signed the foundational or enabling agreement COMCASA on the side-lines of the inaugural 2+2 dialogue....
India signs landmark defence pact with U.S. Why in news? India and the United States sealed the landmark Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) that will lead to a new generation of bilateral military...
SC bats for minor rape survivors Why in news? The Supreme Court ordered that minor survivors of rape or sexual assault will get compensation on par with women victims. Details The apex court extended...
