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June 10, 2022 -_4.1

WHO award for PGI Chandigarh centre for tobacco control

The World Health Organisation has awarded the Resource Centre for Tobacco Control (e-RCTC) of the Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh with the Regional Director Special Recognition Award. The Resource Centre for Tobacco Control provides information related to tobacco control …

June 10, 2022 -_7.1

Himachal Pradesh becomes the first Indian state to approve a policy for drones

The Himachal Pradesh government gave nod to a drone policy as it seeks to enable the use of drones and similar technology for different public services in the hill state. The ‘Himachal Pradesh Drone Policy 2022’ was approved by the chief minister Jai Ram Thakur. The policy envisions creating a holistic drone ecosystem built upon …

June 10, 2022 -_8.1

European Parliament votes to ban sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035

Members of the European Parliament have voted to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035. The move aims to step up the fight against climate change through the faster development of electric vehicles. The voting was held on an amendment that would have allowed some auto emissions from new vehicles after …

June 10, 2022 -_9.1

All details about Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Scheme

What is the National Health Protection Scheme? The National Health Protection scheme is the Ayushman Bharat scheme in India. Under this scheme, the government ensures that it will cover over 10 crores of poor and vulnerable families by providing up to ₹5 lakh for each family per year, with secondary and tertiary hospitalization. The Ayushman …

June 10, 2022 -_10.1

Fitch slants India’s growth forecast to 7.8%, revises outlook as ‘Stable’

Fitch Ratings upgraded India‘s outlook from Negative to Stable, noting diminishing downside risks to medium-term growth as a result of the country’s strong economic recovery and the easing of financial sector problems. However, due to the impact of inflation on development momentum, the global rating firm has decreased its GDP growth prediction for 2022-23 from …

June 10, 2022 -_12.1

Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan released books titled ‘Loktantra ke Swar’ & ‘The Republican Ethic’

Union Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan along with Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Sports Anurag Thakur released books ‘Loktantra ke Swar’ and ‘The Republican Ethic, having selected speeches of the President of India Ram Nath Kovind. This is the fourth volume of the series featuring the fourth year of …