Context: Recently, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare launched a nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF). Lymphatic filariasis: Causes: It is caused by microscopic, thread-like worms. There are
Context: The National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) (Bengaluru) has recently completed the first test of a solar-powered ‘High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite’, a new-age unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). About High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS): Need of HAPS: The
Context: On the occasion of International Women and Girls in Science Day, the Principal Scientific Advisor recently unveiled the "Science for Women-A Technology & Innovation (SWATI)" Portal. About SWATI Portal: In essence, the SWATI Portal
Context: Recently, Chattisgarh’s Ocher Studio has been helping to preserve the 4,000-year-old craft ‘Dhokra Shilpkala Art’. About Dhokra Shilpkala Art: Artistry and Designs: Technique and Process: Dhokra Shilpkala distinguishes itself through its unique metal casting
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister virtually addressed the 200th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Dayanand Saraswati. About Swami Dayanand Saraswati: Educational Reforms: Social and Religious Reforms: About Arya Samaj: Literacy
Context: Recently, the Annual Death Penalty Report (2023) was released by Project 39A (a criminal justice program linked with the National Law University, Delhi). Major findings of the report: About the Death Penalty
Context: Recently, a study conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur revealed that reporting of mental illness in India was less than 1%. Major findings of the report: About Mental Illness: Measures to
Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially recognized the faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar as the legitimate or “real” NCP. Thus, giving it
Context: The price for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) 2023–24 Series IV has been fixed at Rs 6,263 per gram, as announced by the Reserve Bank. Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme
Context: Recently, the Chief Minister of Kerala has accused the Central Government of weakening Fiscal Federalism. More on the News: About Net Borrowing Ceiling (NBC) Differing views over NBC: •