Kerala’s Maternal Mortality Ratio Increases Sharply
Why in the News? Kerala’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) rose from 18 to 30 per lakh live births, mainly due to 97 COVID-related maternal deaths in 2021 and a significant […]
Himachal Declared Fourth Fully Literate Indian State
Why in the News ? Himachal Pradesh has become the fourth fully literate state in India after Tripura, Mizoram, and Goa under the Ullas Programme, a centrally sponsored literacy scheme. […]
Home Ministry Announces Key Steps Towards Peace
Why in the News ? The Home Ministry renewed the tripartite ceasefire agreement with Kuki-Zo militant groups and ensured free movement on NH-2, marking a significant step in resolving the […]
Supreme Court Critiques NHAI Act Compensation Process
Why in the News ? The Supreme Court criticized Sections 3G and 3J of the NHAI Act for giving unilateral power to bureaucrats in compensation disputes, lacking judicial oversight. It […]
PM Modi Launches Nationwide Women, Child Health Campaign
Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan on September 17 to strengthen healthcare services for women and children, improve awareness, […]
Russia Launches Largest Drone Strike On Kyiv
Why in News? Russia carried out its largest aerial attack on Kyiv since the 2022 invasion, targeting government buildings and residential areas. Ukraine reported casualties, significant damage, and called for […]
Level-IV Typhoon Tapah Warning Issued China
Why in the News? China has issued a Level-IV typhoon warning as Typhoon Tapah, the 16th typhoon of the year, moves northwest over the South China Sea, threatening Guangdong coastal […]
Cholera Outbreak in Chad Claims 113 Lives, Highlighting Healthcare Challenges
Why in the News? A cholera outbreak in Chad has resulted in 113 deaths and over 1,600 suspected cases. The government is rolling out vaccination campaigns and urging strict hygiene […]
Bihar Launches Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyam Yojana to Uplift Women Entrepreneurs Amidst Economic Reforms
Why in the News? Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyam Yojana, aimed at promoting women’s entrepreneurship by providing financial support. The initiative targets one woman […]
Tamil Nadu Panel Flags Missing Land Records Issue
Why in the News? The Tamil Nadu Information Commission (TNIC) has pulled up officials over the disappearance of key land records, especially pattas, calling their conduct careless and nonchalant. The […]