GS III – Health What Is e‑Rakt Kosh? e‑Rakt Kosh is India’s centralized blood-bank management system, launched on 7 April 2016 by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare It operates under the Drug & Cosmetic Act and the National Blood Policy, aiming to ensure safe, timely, and adequate blood supply nationwide …

GS II – Governance What is a PHH Card? PHH stands for Priority Households. A PHH card is a type of ration card issued under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013. It is given to economically vulnerable households to ensure access to subsidized foodgrains and related welfare schemes. Legal …

GS II – Governance What is DGCA? The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is India’s civil aviation regulator. Established: 1927 (as a government directorate), restructured over time. Headquarters: New Delhi Parent Ministry: Ministry of Civil Aviation It is an executive body functioning under the Aircraft Act, 1934 and Aircraft …

GS II – International Relations   Israel’s Bordering Countries: Lebanon (North) Syria (Northeast) Jordan (East) Egypt (Southwest) Palestinian territories: West Bank (landlocked, disputed with Jordan/Palestinians) Gaza Strip (on southwestern coast, controlled by Hamas) 🧭 Geostrategic Relevance: Israel lies at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, with access to the …