Why in news? Recently, Indonesia introduced a global declaration that calls on the parties to Minamata Convention on Mercury to tackle illegal mercury trading. The declaration was read in Nusa Dua, Bali, where Indonesia is hosting the fourth Conference of Parties (COP4) to the Minamata Convention on Mercury. The conference will take place from March 21st to March 25th, …
Why in news? Recently, the Centre government has extended the PM Cares for Children Scheme till 28th February 2022, which was earlier valid till 31st December 2021. What is it? PM-CARES for Children Scheme- This scheme was introduced on 29th May, 2021 with the aim to support children who lost both or surviving parent(s), legal guardian, adoptive parents/ single adoptive parent to Covid-19. The status …
Why in News? Recently, the fourth meeting of the Inter-governmental Conference (IGC-4) was held in New York to conclude a draft of the instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine Biological diversity in areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ). The IGC-4 is convened under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). About BBNJ …
Why in News? Officials from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and other Government departments have started the process of finalising several provisions of the draft Bill for a new national public health law. The suggested National Public Health Act has been in the works since 2017 and, once enacted, will replace the 125-year-old Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897. …
Why in news?According to data published by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), India’s unemployment rate reached a four-month high of 7.9% in December 2021. Due to rise in Covid-19 cases a number of states imposed fresh curbs so the economic activity and consumption levels have been affected. This will negatively affect economic recovery …
Why in news?Recently, World Migration Report 2022 was released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). What is it? World Migration Report- The report is published by the International Organization for Migration and it provide data and information on human migration together with analysis of complex and emerging migration issues or it analyses relevant migration …
Why in News? Recently, the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Project was in news due to the US warnings to stop the pipeline if Russia attacks Ukraine, but the European countries led by Germany, seemed unwilling initially to impose sanctions on the Nord Stream due to its significance though US has announced sanctions on Russia’s Nord …
Why in news?Recently, the union government has approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojna for another five years till 2026. What is it? Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana was launched on 1st July, 2015. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the motto of “Har Khet Ko Paani”. Under the scheme the …
Why in news?The government stated in the Rajya Sabha that the number of beneficiaries has exceeded the government’s target of 51.7 lakh per year in each of the last three years under the maternity benefit programme known as Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). What is it? The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) was …
Why in news? Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs and Arunachal Pradesh were directed by National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to submit action taken report against alleged racial profiling and resettlement of the Chakmas and Hajongs from the State within six weeks. It is also directed to both the authorities that “to ensure the human …
