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Delhi Government’s Sanjeevani Yojana for Senior Citizens

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has introduced the Sanjeevani Yojana to provide free medical treatment for senior citizens aged 60 and above. This initiative aims to address the...

 December 25, 2024

Maharashtra’s Housing Initiative Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a flagship scheme aimed at providing housing for all in India. Recently, Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced developments in this...

 December 25, 2024

Supreme Court Directs Special Counselling for Medical Seats

In December 2024, the Supreme Court of India addressed the critical shortage of doctors in the country. The court ordered the Medical Counselling Committee to conduct a special...

 December 25, 2024

India’s Gender Budgeting Policies – A 20-Year Overview

India has made strides in gender budgeting over the past two decades. By 2024, the gender budget share has risen to 6.8% of total expenditure. This marks a...

 December 25, 2024

Growth of India’s Small Businesses and Employment

India's small businesses have shown remarkable growth in recent years. The sector has added approximately 11 million jobs from October 2023 to September 2024. This surge in employment...

 December 25, 2024

Bald Eagle Officially Designated As National Bird

The bald eagle has officially become the national bird of the United States. This designation comes after President Joe Biden signed a bill into law, correcting an oversight...

 December 25, 2024

Ocean Species Face Thermal Limits Due to Warming

Recent reports indicate a concerning trend in marine biodiversity. Nearly 20 per cent of species in UNESCO World Heritage marine sites are reaching or exceeding their thermal limits....

 December 25, 2024

Breakthrough Study Offers Hope for Alzheimer’s Treatment

Recent research has revealed promising strategies for tackling Alzheimer’s disease. A study conducted on mice indicates that blocking the synthesis of toxic lipids in the brain may prevent...

 December 25, 2024

Food Security Crisis in the Arab Region

In December 2024, a report revealed alarming food security issues in the Arab region. The United Nations published the 2024 Near East and North Africa Regional Overview of...

 December 25, 2024

Cholera Epidemic in Yemen – A Humanitarian Crisis

Yemen is facing a severe cholera epidemic amid ongoing conflict and economic turmoil. As of December 2024, nearly 250,000 suspected cases have been reported, accounting for portion of...

 December 25, 2024

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