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ENGLISH CURRENT NEWS

• India in 4 UN ECOSOC Bodies

India has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s (ECOSOC) four major bodies, including the Commission on Science and Technology for Development. ContentsOverview: The 4 bodies to which India has been elected Commission of Social Development (CSD)About Committee on Non-Governmental OrganisationsAbout UN Commission on Science and Technology for DevelopmentAbout the

World Chagas Day

World Chagas Day is observed annually on the 14th of April. This day is celebrated to raise awareness about this life-threatening disease that can cause digestive and heart issues. ContentsOverview: History of this day transmission of this disease Overview: This disease is also known as the American trypanosomiasis, silenced disease, or silent disease. This disease is caused.

• PLI Scheme for Textiles- Recent update

Under the Rs 10,683-crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the garment and textile sector, the central government of India has given its approval for the financial support of 61 companies. ContentsOverview:Aim of this schemeParts of the scheme Overview: To receive benefits under this scheme, sixty-seven companies had applied. The total investment expected from the 61

• International Gandhi Award for Leprosy, 2021

M. Venkaiah Naidu, the Vice President on 13th April 2022 has conferred the International Gandhi Award for Leprosy, 2021 to Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust, Gujarat, and Dr. Bhushan Kumar of Chandigarh in New Delhi. ContentsOverview:Why was the award given?About Leprosy Overview: It is an annual award that is instituted by the Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation. ..

• Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan

Rs.5911 crores have been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs for the continuation of the ‘Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan’ (RGSA). The scheme has been extended for a period of four years from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026 with the aim of developing the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) governance capabilities. ContentsOverview:Aim of ..

• Tree City of the World’ Tag

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (UN-FAO) along with Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Hyderabad and Mumbai jointly as the ‘2021 Tree City of the World.’ ContentsOverview: ‘Tree Cities of the World’ tagHow is a city recognized as a Tree City? Overview: The recognition has been won by the two Indian cities due to their .

• China’s Zero-COVID Policy
  

While other countries across the planet are gradually relaxing their COVID-related restrictions and urging their respective citizens that they will have to adjust to the COVID-19 virus, China is following a strict Zero-Covid policy. ContentsOverview: Impact of Zero-COVID PolicyRelaxation of the policy Overview: The Zero-Covid policy of China involves the use of aggressive measures and ..