Context In a bid to curb crimes against women and children in Maharashtra, the state cabinet has approved a draft bill called the Shakti act that has provisions for stern punishment, including…
Context Speaking about the steps taken by the Union Government for rolling out COVID-19 vaccine, A new digital platform for COVID 19 Vaccination Delivery called 'CO-WIN' is being used for…
Context Recently, the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) voted to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from Schedule IV of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, decades after…
Context Recently, The Ministry of Science & Technology has inaugurated the 2nd Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) 2020 Conference. About The Cancer Genome Atlas A landmark project started in 2005 by the…
Context Recently, the Union Health Ministry's national telemedicine initiative eSanjeevani has crossed 1 million teleconsultations. Key Details The eSanjeevani is being used by patients in over 550 districts of India.…
Context Recently, the Central Government has informed that, it is using eVIN – Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network in association with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to identify primary beneficiaries…
Context Union Social Justice Minister launched the Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM) under Venture Capital Fund for SCs, with a view to promoting innovation and enterprise among SC students…
Context Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched Helpline Number ‘KIRAN’. About KIRAN Helpline Number toll-free helpline number to enable access to mental health resources. The “Kiran” mental health rehabilitation helpline number, 1800-599-0019,…
Context Recently the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released its annual Global Trends report before the World Refugee Day (20th June). Highlights of the report Nearly 80 million people were forcibly…
Context The Bombay High Court, while granting a divorce last week, held that a wife writing to her husband’s employer with unfounded allegations about him constituted actionable cruelty under the…
