Context: The National Health Authority (NHA) has asked the National Medical Commission (NMC) to direct all medical colleges and government and private hospitals to register all patients for an Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Account (ABHAID). Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Account (ABHA) Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Account is a 14-digit number, which allows the people to safely store and share their health records. It’s part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), a government initiative to improve India’s digital healthcare infrastructure. Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)
Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme
It was launched in January 2015 with the aim to address sex selective abortion and the declining child sex ratio which was at 918 girls for every 1,000 boys in 2011. Other Initiatives for Girl Children Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme Achievements
Initiatives by TRAI Against Spam
Blockchain in Anti-Spam Measure Efficacy of Measures Other Government Initiatives The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is a regulatory body set up by the Government of India under section 3 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. It is the regulator of the telecommunications sector in India. It consists of a chairperson and not more than two full-time members and not more than two part-time members. The TRAI Act was amended by an ordinance, effective from 24 January 2000, establishing a Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal to take over the adjudicatory and disputes functions from TRAI.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
Context: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) is a significant economic reform in India aimed at structured insolvency resolution. Initially seen as a tool to help India’s business standing, the law has evolved, addressing issues related to institutional capacity and procedural efficiency. The recent Supreme Court of India judgment in Jet Airways has highlighted structural issues in India’s insolvency regime. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, is a legislation that pertains to the Indian insolvency resolution of individuals, partnership firms, and corporations. It was enacted in the year 2016 and has been called as the exit law of India. Issue and Drawbacks Too much of work burden for over-stretched NCLT and NCLAT to tackle matters both under IBC as well as Companies Act. Proposed Reforms Sources: The Hindu
Jallikattu (Sallikkattu)
Context: A total of 83 people were injured in the jallikattu organised at Mukkanipatti village in Pudukottai district and Pallapatti village in Tiruchi district. Jallikattu (Sallikkattu) Jallikattu (or Sallikkattu), also known as Eru Taḻuvuṭal and Manju-virattu is an Indian event where a zebu bull is released into a crowd, and people try to grab the large hump on the bull’s back while it tries to escape. It is mostly practiced in southern Tamil Nadu during Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day. Animal rights organizations have called for a ban on the sport due to incidents of injury and death. It was banned several times by the Supreme Court of India but a fresh ordinance was issued in 2017 to make it continue its sporting activities.
The Ribotoxic Stress Response (RSR)
The ribotoxic stress response pathway is a mechanism that senses for stress in cells and initiates stress response programmes. RSR is involved with cell death and inflammation, though it also plays some role in regulation of metabolism.
Ribosomes
Ribosomes are molecular machines that synthesize proteins in all cells. They are made of RNA and protein, and are found in the cytoplasm of cells.
“RNA Damage Drives Acute Sunburn” Study
Key Highlights: What is Sunburn? Sunburned skin looks red, painful, and damaged due to too much exposure in the sun. The ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun or a tanning bed burn your skin when you get a sunburn. You don’t have to spend a whole day at the beach or swimming pool to get a sunburn. Multiple sunburns can cause premature skin aging and skin cancer. Ribosomes Ribosomes are molecular machines that synthesize proteins in all cells. They are made of RNA and protein, and are found in the cytoplasm of cells. The Ribotoxic Stress Response (RSR) The ribotoxic stress response pathway is a mechanism that senses for stress in cells and initiates stress response programmes. RSR is involved with cell death and inflammation, though it also plays some role in regulation of metabolism. Genome Genome India Project
The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
The ICDS is a government initiative in India, offering healthcare, nutrition, and education for children up to six years old and their mothers. The ICDS was introduced in 1975 with the purpose of improving the nutritional condition of children and reducing child health problems. ICDS Scheme Schemes Under ICDS ICDS Objectives Other Comparable Government Initiatives UPSC Civil Services Examination Previous Year Question (PYQ) Prelims Q. Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of ‘Inclusive Governance’? (2012) Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 3 and 4 only(c) 2, 3 and 4 only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Ans: (c) Explanation: Mains Q. Hunger and Poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance in India still today. Evaluate how far successive governments have progressed in dealing with these humongous problems. Suggest measures for improvement. (2017) Take-Home Ration (THR)
Take-Home Ration (THR)
Context: The Jharkhand government started the distribution of ‘Shishu Shakti’ packets, an enhanced version of the take-home ration (THR) for severely malnourished children, with the aim of making the State malnutrition-free, an official said. Take Home Ration (THR) Take Home Ration (THR) is a program in India. It provides fortified rations to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children. The program falls under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. It is a report that was released by NITI Aayog and the World Food Program.
