Notifiable Disease
What is it?: Diseases are legally required to be reported to government authorities for monitoring and preventing outbreaks. Power to Declare Notifiable Disease: Lies with the Centre and State Government under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, and other public health … Continue reading
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
Namami Gange Programme is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) with World Bank assistance, aimed at rejuvenating and conserving the Ganga River through pollution abatement, ecological restoration, and sustainable community participation. Ministry: Ministry … Continue reading
Internet Throttling
Internet throttling is the deliberate slowing of an internet connection by an Internet Service Provider (ISP), mobile operator, or sometimes a network administrator. The connection usually remains active, but websites, videos, downloads, and online games may run more slowly. Why … Continue reading
Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Scheme
Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) is a flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs that provides quality residential education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students, especially those living in remote and tribal-dominated areas. The scheme covers students from … Continue reading