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Celiac Disease – An Autoimmune Response to Gluten

Celiac Disease – An Autoimmune Response to Gluten

Why in news? Celiac disease has gained attention as doctors urge greater awareness of this lifelong autoimmune disorder. Many Indians still remain und...

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – India’s Nationwide Vaccination Drive

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – India’s Nationwide Vaccination Drive

Why in news? India has launched a national campaign to vaccinate girls aged 14 against human papillomavirus (HPV), a group of viruses that can lead to...

National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO)

National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO)

Why in news? India has registered a landmark increase in organ donation and transplantation, with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organizatio...

Lakhpati Didi Initiative – Empowering Rural Women

Lakhpati Didi Initiative – Empowering Rural Women

Why in news? The Union Minister for Rural Development has directed officials to accelerate the target of creating 6 crore “Lakhpati Didis” under t...

SAHI and BODH Initiative

SAHI and BODH Initiative

Why in news? The National Health Authority recently announced two programmes – the Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for India (SAH...

PM‑DAKSH – Skilling the Marginalised

PM‑DAKSH – Skilling the Marginalised

Why in news? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has highlighted progress under the PM‑DAKSH scheme, which provides free skill training t...

Ayushman Sahakar Scheme

Ayushman Sahakar Scheme

Why in news? The Ayushman Sahakar scheme has been highlighted for its potential to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in rural and semi‑urban area...

Vidyanjali Initiative – Community Participation in Schools

Vidyanjali Initiative – Community Participation in Schools

Why in news? A new press release highlighted the progress of the Vidyanjali initiative ahead of its second anniversary. Launched in September 2021 und...

Rashtriya Karmayogi Large Scale Jan Seva Programme

Rashtriya Karmayogi Large Scale Jan Seva Programme

Why in news? The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions announced that about 10.5 lakh government employees have been trained under the...

PM‑SURAJ Portal – Inclusive Credit for Marginalised Entrepreneurs

PM‑SURAJ Portal – Inclusive Credit for Marginalised Entrepreneurs

Why in news? The Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan (PM‑SURAJ) portal has recorded impressive results since its launch in M...

Swavalambini Scheme – nurturing women entrepreneurs in India

Swavalambini Scheme – nurturing women entrepreneurs in India

Why in news? The Indian government’s new Swavalambini scheme has been launched to encourage entrepreneurship among young women. The pilot phase bega...

Global Teacher Prize 2026 – Rouble Nagi

Global Teacher Prize 2026 – Rouble Nagi

Why in news? Indian educator and artist Rouble Nagi has won the 2026 Global Teacher Prize at the World Government Summit in Dubai. The prestigious awa...

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