The road to zero hunger by 2030
The road to zero hunger by 2030 Context: This World Food Day, the food agencies of the United Nations (UN) pledged to work together to end hunger, eradicate…
The message in the Peace Nobel — multilateralism
The message in the Peace Nobel — multilateralism Context: This year’s Nobel Peace Prize to the World Food Programme (WFP) is a recognition of its role in combating…
HUNAR HAAT TO RESTART WITH THEME OF “LOCAL TO GLOBAL”
Why in news? After a gap of about 5 months due to the Corona pandemic, “Hunar Haat” will restart from September 2020 with the theme of “Local to…
DELIVERING WELFARE TO THE BENEFICIARY
Why in news? The Union agriculture ministry had alerted Assam about irregularities in the cash transfer programme for farmers. Existing Issue with Cash transfer It appears, prima facie,…
NYAY SCHEME FOR FARMERS IN CHHATTISGARH
Why in news? The Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana was launched in Chhattisgarh through video conferencing to mark the 29th death anniversary on 21st May 2020. Chhattisgarh becomes the…
PMUY: 6.8 CRORE FREE LPG CYLINDERS DISTRIBUTED
Why in news? As part of the economic response to COVID-19, Pradhan Mnatri Garib Kalyan Package, under which – Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is providing free…
PRADHAN MANTRI MATSYA SAMPADA YOJANA
Why in news? The Union Cabinet has given its approval for implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) PMMSY is…
EXTENSION OF PRADHAN MANTRI VAYA VANDANA YOJANA (PMVVY)
Why in news? The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the Extension of Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) and other changes for the welfare of and…
A MARRIAGE STORY FOR EVERYONE
Why in news? A petition recently filed in the Kerala High Court by a male same-sex couple challenges the constitutionality of the Special Marriage Act on the ground…
NUTRITION AND THE BUDGET
Global Hunger Index, reported that India suffers from “serious” hunger, ranked 102 out of 117 countries, and that just a tenth of children between six to 23 months…