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PM POSHAN Scheme in Schools/Mid-Day Meal

Why in News? Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of ‘National Scheme for PM POSHAN in Schools’ for the five-year period 2021-22 to 2025-26. The financial outlay of ₹ 54061.73 crores from the Central Government and ₹ 31,733.17 crore from State Governments & UT administrations. Central Government will also bear additional cost of […]

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International/World Indices: India’s Ranking

Important Indices: UPPSC, UPSC has asked questions in Preliminary Examination on reports and indices released by important International and National Organisations. 1. Human Development Index 2020 (HDI)  • Published by : United Nation Development Programme (UNDP). • Three basic elements of Human Development to measure HDI – I. Life Expectancy II. Education &  III. Per

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