Prelims Facts Corner – 06 September 2023

World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released the outcome document of first WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit 2023 in form of “Gujarat Declaration”.

Gujarat declaration –

  • Aim – To harness potential of traditional medicine to achieve health and well-being for all.
  • Deals with: Evidence-based TCIM (Traditional complimentary integrative medicine) interventions, universal health coverage (UHC) and SDGs.

Traditional Medicine summit –

  • Organized by – World Health Organization (WHO)
  • Co-hosted by – Ministry of AYUSH

Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana empowers millions from India’s marginalized communities.

PM-DAKSH –

  • Aim – To enhance competency level of the target groups to make them employable both in self- employment and wage-employment for their socio-economic development.
  • A Central Sector Scheme
  • Launched by – Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
  • Implemented by – Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
  • Target Groups – SCs, OBCs, EBCs, DNTs Safai Karamcharis including waste pickers etc.
  • Age criterion – 18-45 years.
  • Income criteria –
    • No income limit for SCs, Safai Karamcharis including waste-picker and de-notified tribes.
    • The annual family income should be below ₹3 lakhs for OBCs
    • Annual family income should be below ₹1 lakh for EBCs (Economically Backward Classes).

Mera Bill, Mera Adhikar’, was launched recently in Gurugram by Haryana deputy chief minister along with union revenue secretary.

‘Mera Bill, Mera Adhikar’ scheme –

  • An invoice promotion scheme.
  • Introduced by – Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
  • Aim – To encourage the culture of customers asking for bills for all purchases.
  • Objective – To boost GST awareness among consumers, who shall be motivated to seek bills and ensure that these transactions are part of the GST system.
  • Every month there will be cash rewards for invoices through draws.

Superfoods – An article in Hindu.

Superfoods –

  • Nutrient-rich foods, primarily plant-based but including some fish and dairy, packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants beneficial for health.

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