French index says India worst for retirement now
Why in News ? In a global retirement index of 43 countries, India has ranked the lowest. The index by French asset management company Natixis Global, ranks countries on the basis…
Health Ministry set for 2nd round of National Deworming initiative to tackle Worm Infections in children
Why in News? Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is all geared up for its 2nd round of National Deworming Day (NDD) 2017 on 10thAugust in 33 States/UTs followed by…
Bloomberg Billionaire Index reveals the rise of inequality in India
Why in the news The data released by the Bloomberg Billionaire Index reveals statistics about the rise of inequality in India. What is the data shows ? It showed that…
Focus is on chemicals in firecrackers
In news The Supreme Court ban on the use of antimony, lithium, mercury, arsenic and lead in the manufacture of firecrackers to prevent air pollution has turned the focus on…
Ministry of Health releases Operational Guidelines for Planning and Implementation of Family Participatory Care
In news Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently released Operational Guidelines for Planning and Implementation of Family Participatory Care (FPC) for improving newborn health. Details of the guidelines The…
Post-GST, heavy sacks and small change
In News It might have adverse consequences for the environment explained in the article. Why GST adversely affect environment ? The tax rate on recycled plastic shooting up from 5.5%…
Cabinet clears minimum wage code bill
In News Union cabinet cleared the first of the four labour codes on wages, paving way for consolidation of more than a dozen different central labour laws dealing with wages…
Policy boosts care for blood disorders
Why in News ? People living with Thalassaemia, sickle cell anaemia and other variant haemoglobins can now look forward to better screening and treatment, based on the Union Health and…
Jaitley releases National Trade Facilitation Action Plan
Why In news ? Finance Minister released the National Trade Facilitation Action Plan and the WTO-Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) coming into force on February 22, 2017. National Trade Facilitation Action Plan…
Government mulls insurance cover for digital transaction frauds
Why in news ? The government is considering based on the recommendations of the Chandrababu Naidu committee on digital payment security, including insurance cover for the victims of fraudulent digital…