Communicable and non-communicable diseases are an important component of India’s National Health Mission (NHM). The true extent of non-communicable diseases is fully understood by the world hence their risk factors increase. Read here to know more about non-communicable diseases and their … [Read more...] about Non-Communicable Diseases
National Health Mission (NHM)
To ensure that health services are properly distributed to the underprivileged, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare established the National Health Mission in 2013. The NHM has had a great impact on the health services in the country since its implementation. Read here to know in detail about … [Read more...] about National Health Mission (NHM)
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease affect millions of people around the globe. Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Globally, Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases. Read here to know more about the as-of-yet incurable … [Read more...] about Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Purple Revolution and Aroma Mission
The farmers in Kashmir have moved towards the ‘purple revolution’ under the Aroma mission. They have transitioned away from conventional crops to the more lucrative production of lavender, a purple-bloomed aromatic shrub. Read here to know more about them. Lavender farming has been practiced in … [Read more...] about Purple Revolution and Aroma Mission
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: Missile man of India
The 90th birth anniversary of the former president of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was observed on 15th October in India. Dr. Kalam was a renowned scientist also known as the Missile Man of India. Read here to know more about his life and achievements. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was elected as India’s … [Read more...] about Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: Missile man of India
India-New Zealand Relations
The relationship between India-New Zealand has experienced ups and downs, but there is a sense of stability. The emergence of globalization and growing interdependence have fueled this. Read here to more about bilateral relations. India and New Zealand have cordial and friendly relations rooted … [Read more...] about India-New Zealand Relations
The Places of Worship Act, 1991
The Places of Worship Act was brought by the Congress government of Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao the Ayodhya issue at its peak. The act has been in the news for Krishna Temple at Mathura and the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi Mosque issue. Read here to know more about the act. Recently, the … [Read more...] about The Places of Worship Act, 1991
PM-Development Initiative for North-East Region (PM-DevINE)
PM-Development Initiative for North-East Region (PM-DevINE), a new scheme for the development of the northeast region of India has been announced. The scheme will result in the development of infrastructure, auxiliary industries, social development initiatives, and employment in the region. Read … [Read more...] about PM-Development Initiative for North-East Region (PM-DevINE)
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme is a campaign of the government of India to address the issue of the declining child sex ratio in India. It focuses on multi-sector action and keeps widening the area of impact. Read here to know the details of the scheme. Since 1961, there has been a steady drop in … [Read more...] about Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
Convention on Migratory Species or Bonn Convention
The Convention on Migratory Species or the Bonn Convention is an environmental treaty of the UN. It is a global platform for the conservation and sustainable use of migratory animals and their habitats. Read here to understand more about CMS. The CMS or Bonn Convention or Convention on the … [Read more...] about Convention on Migratory Species or Bonn Convention
