Criminalisation of politics Why in news? The Supreme Court directed political parties to publish online the pending criminal cases of their candidates and urged Parliament to bring a “strong law” to cleanse political parties...
U.S. to end H-1B spouse work permits Why in news? The Donald Trump administration is moving ahead with a proposal to end work permits for spouses of H-1B workers in the United States, a...
Drinking water programme not effective in Odisha, observes CAG Why in news? The implementation of the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) has not been effective in Odisha as it has reached only 3.70%...
Southern Zonal Council Why in news? The 28th meeting of the Southern Zonal Council was recently held under the Chairmanship of the Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh in Bengaluru. About zonal councils Zonal...
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...
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...
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...
Project Navlekha Why in news? Google has unveiled Project Navlekha to make online content relevant for more Indian users especially in local languages. About Project Navlekha Google is using its expertise in artificial intelligence...
e-cigarettes Why in news? In a move to protect health risks to children, adolescents and women of reproductive age, the health ministry has asked states to ban Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) including e-cigarettes,...
Railways to mark Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary All coaches of the Indian Railways will now display the logo of the Swachch Bharat project and the national flag as part of the national transporter’s plans...
