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...
UN Report: A child under 15 dies every 5 seconds around the world Why in news? According to the new mortality estimates released by UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Population...
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...
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...
