Context (DDN): The Prime Minister announced the nationwide rollout of the U-WIN portal, a Made-in-India digital platform designed to facilitate free vaccinations for pregnant women and children. Objective: To ensure timely administration of essential vaccines to pregnant women and children (from birth to 16 years) against 12 preventable diseases under …

Context (DTE): The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released its first Global Tree Assessment, updating the Red List of Threatened Species. Key Findings: High Extinction Risk: 38%—or over 1 in 3—of the world’s tree species are threatened with extinction. Severity of Threat: The number of endangered tree species …

Context (TH | DTE): The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has introduced the “Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines (SVTGs)” for livestock and poultry. Development Partners: Created in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Objective: To reduce antimicrobial …

Context (PIB): The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has introduced the Food Corporation of India-Grievance Redressal System (FCI GRS) mobile application for rice millers. Purpose: This app allows rice millers to efficiently address their grievances with the FCI, offering real-time tracking and updates. Key Features: Automatic Assignment …

Context (TH): The ongoing Ukraine and Gaza conflicts have raised concerns over potential price surges in raw materials essential for manufacturing petroleum-based fertilisers. About Fertilisers: Definition: Fertilisers are chemical substances, either extracted or synthesized, that provide plants with essential nutrients. These nutrients are crucial for agricultural productivity, helping boost crop …

Context (PIB): The Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY) marks its 10-year milestone. Launch Date: October 28, 2014 Type: Centrally sponsored scheme aimed at the integrated, comprehensive, and inclusive development of tribal communities. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Tribal Affairs Objective: To improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal populations while preserving …

Context (TH): Private universities in India are rapidly advancing in global rankings, surpassing public institutions through deliberate internationalization strategies and a heightened emphasis on research output. Internationalization of Higher Education incorporates a global outlook into teaching, learning, and research, promoting graduates who are culturally aware and globally proficient. Key Findings …