Category: Social Sector
Unified Pension Scheme
The Union Cabinet has recently approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for central government employees.
POCSO Act
Crimes against women down but rape, POCSO cases up, latest Rajasthan data shows
Jal Jeevan Mission
Historic milestone achieved by Jal Mission.
World Health Organisation
WHO investigating suspected new polio strain in Meghalaya.
Banni Grassland
In a new study, researchers have assessed the suitability of different areas of Banni for sustainable grassland restoration.
BHAVISHYA
Recently, the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare introduced ‘Bhavishya’.
Multidimensional Vulnerability Index
The UN General Assembly has recently introduced a new “vulnerability” index to help small island and developing nations access low-interest financing.
NIRF Ranking
Education Ministry recently released the Indian Ranking Report for 2024.
International Day of Indigenous Peoples
International Day of Indigenous Peoples was observed recently to promote advocacy for Indigenous rights.
Annapurti | UN World Food Programme
WFP and Government of Odisha jointly launched 24/7 ‘Grain ATM’ in Bhubaneswar
Habitat Rights
District Level Committee approves Habitat Rights for Juangs of Keonjhar, a PVTG in Odisha
Anemia Mukt Bharat
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently released details of Anemia Mukt Bharat.