Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Demystifies ABHA
ABHA is a system that simplifies healthcare payments, securely stores your medical records, and empowers you to share them seamlessly with doctors. It is an initiative that seeks to transform India’s healthcare landscape.
India Plans Expansion In Hydro Power Capacity
India’s hydro power sector is gearing up for a major expansion, with plans to more than double capacity by 2031. India aims for 50% of installed power capacity from non-fossil fuels by 2030. Hydro power development is crucial to achieve this target alongside solar and wind.
Power Ministry Aims To Beat the Heatwave Without Blackouts
The Ministry of Power (MOP) and New & Renewable Energy (NRE) is taking proactive measures to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the upcoming summer season. This is in anticipation of a rise in demand due to higher temperatures.
Plant Quarantine Requirements For Common Ash and Butcher’s-Broom Revised
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has issued two Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Orders. The Orders bring Fraxinus excelsior, commonly known as Common Ash or European Ash and rhizomes for propagation of Ruscus aculeatus, commonly called butcher’s broom, within its ambit.
Tea Board Offices To Be Closed on Election Days
The memorandum states that zonal, regional and sub-regional offices of the Tea Board will be closed on the respective dates of polls of the concerned Parliamentary/Assembly constituencies in which those offices are situated. This is in view of the upcoming 18th General Elections to the House of the People (Parliamentary Elections) along with Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha & Sikkim.
PCI To Conduct Diploma in Pharmacy Exit Examination
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) will be conducting the Diploma in Pharmacy Exit Examination (DPEE) on tentative dates of October 5 and 6, 2024. The students will not be able to register as registered pharmacists until they qualify the DPEE.
GPAT Examination and Disbursement of Scholarship
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) will conduct the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) exam on June 8, 2024 for the 2024-2025 academic year. The PCI will also disburse scholarships to students who pass the GPAT exam starting from the 2023-2024 academic year.
FSSAI Seeks Public Input on New Food and Water Testing Manual
Before finalizing the manual, FSSAI seeks feedback from stakeholders like food businesses, scientists, and consumers. Comments and suggestions must be submitted by May 4, 2024.
FSSAI To Upskill Food Handlers in Government Offices
FSSAI has begun training food handlers at State/UT Bhawans (guest houses) and canteens in government office buildings. This training covers vital aspects like food safety regulations, hygiene practices, allergen management, and food handling procedures.
NBEMS Announces Schedule for Upcoming Medical Exams
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released a revised schedule for their upcoming medical examinations in 2024. These dates are tentative and subject to change. Candidates are advised to refer to the official NBEMS website for the latest updates and confirmation of exact exam dates.
