How Does The Electoral College System Work In USA US Electoral college Who elects the US president? When Americans cast their ballots for the US president, they are actually voting for a representative of that candidate’s party known as an elector. There are 538 electors who then vote for the president on behalf of the …
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Vigilance Awareness Week, 2020 The Central Vigilance Commission observes the Vigilance Awareness Week from 27th October to 2nd November, 2020. This is observed every year during the week in which the birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (31st October) falls. This awareness week campaign affirms our commitment to promotion of integrity and probity in public …
Right to travel abroad The Supreme Court has held that the right to travel abroad is an inseverable part of the fundamental right to dignity and personal liberty. This right cannot be merely “illusory”. A recent judgment by a Bench led by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud decided the “interesting” question whether a court can make …
“Life in Miniature” project Ministry of Culture launched “Life in Miniature” project, a collaboration between the National Museum, New Delhi, Ministry of Culture, and Google Arts & Culture. Hundreds of miniature paintings from the National Museum’s collections can now be seen through the Google Arts & Culture app. The project uses technologies such as …
With rising concerns over infrastructure, privacy and other critical aspects of the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), the pressing question is — what will make the National Digital Health Mission work? A shared digital infrastructure is a common public good, which would work towards the SDG goal of universal health coverage. Like any public good, …
Cooperation in the Exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Nigeria on Cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes. The MoU has been signed between Indian Space Research …
Over the last three-and-a-half decades, there has been a structural shift in the occupational choice among rural workers, particularly rural agricultural workers, with changes in their occupational choices ranging from agriculture to non-agricultural sectors. According to the 38th Round (1983) of the National Sample Survey (NSS) report, around 77 per cent of rural households depend …
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Evidence-based Impact of National Deworming Day in India Soil-Transmitted Helminthiases (STH), also known as parasitic intestinal worm infection, is a significant public health concern mostly in low resource settings. These are known to have detrimental effects on children’s physical growth and well being and can cause anemia and under-nutrition. Regular deworming as advised by the …