What is the plan formulated by the Ministry of Human Resources Development to reduce the dropout rates in IITs?

The Indian Institute of Technologies (IITs), India’s premier Engineering Institutions are mulling over an early exit option for academically weak students in undergraduate courses. Those students will be allowed to opt-out after three years with a B.Sc. degree in engineering ..

Examine the trends in Notified TB Cases.

Tuberculosis is a notified disease in India. The India TB Report 2019 makes the following observations related to notified TB cases: There was a 16% increase in the number of notified TB cases in 2018 as compared to the previous ..

What are the components of the new framework proposed by the government to sustain 100 per cent ODF status?

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Union Jal Shakti Ministry has launched a 10-year national rural sanitation strategy to sustain India’s 100 per cent Open Defecation Free (ODF) status claimed by the Centre. National Rural Sanitation Strategy The ..

What are the findings of the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey?

The Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey was conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in association with UNICEF between February 2016 and October 2018. Findings of the Study About 10% of children in the age group of 5-9 years ..

What are the findings of the Niti Aayog’s School Education Quality Index?

The think tank Niti Aayog has released the School Education Quality Index. The Index assesses States on the basis of learning outcomes, access, equity and infrastructure and facilities, using survey data, self-reported data from States and third-party verification. Findings of ..

Why Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus has become a cause of concern?

India has reported the first deaths due to Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV). The death of four elephants at the Nandan Kanan Zoo of Odisha is the first reported cases of EEHV-related deaths in an India. How Virus Works? The EEHV ..

What are the determining factors of the new version of the Code on Wages Bill, cleared by the Union Cabinet?

The Union Cabinet of India has recently cleared the latest version of the Code on Wages Bill, which defines the guidelines for fixing of minimum wages which will be applicable to both the organized and the unorganized sectors excluding the ..

Why the Supreme Court has withdrawn its earlier order which diluted the provisions of the SC/ST Act?

The Supreme Court has recalled its direction in a 2018 verdict which had virtually diluted provisions of arrest under the SC/ST Act. 2018 Verdict of Supreme Court The Supreme Court had held that safeguards against blackmail are necessary since by ..

The potential of tourism industry in India can be harnessed sustainably by promoting eco-tourism. Enumerate the steps taken by government in this context, also discuss the associated challenges.

Ecotourism can be termed as responsible tourism to the natural areas, which conserves the ecology and promotes well-being of people. It is one of the ecosystem services offered by nature. Potential of Ecotourism in India’s tourism industry: India has a ..

What are the issues related to Primary Health Care in India? Enumerate the ways to solve the issues related to PHC?

The state of Primary Health Care in India is apparent from the deaths of 154 children in Bihar due to an outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome. The falling capacity of state machinery to handle any sudden outbreak. AES has been ..