NITI Aayog launches national data and analytics program
What is the news :
- The NITI Aayog is planning to launch a National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP) in May to provide government data in a user-friendly format, to promote data-driven decision making and research.
- Conceived in 2020, the platform aims to standardise data across government sources and provide flexible analytics that make it easy for users to analyse information using multiple datasets.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS
World Hemophilia Day- 17th April:
- World Hemophilia Day was started by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WHF) and is annually observed on the 17th of April.
- World Hemophilia Day is aimed at raising awareness about haemophilia and other bleeding disorders.
- This year, the theme of the day has been kept as Access for All: Partnership. Policy. Progress. Engaging your government, integrating inherited bleeding disorders into national policy.
- It also helps to raise funds for patients who cannot afford haemophilia treatment as well as attract volunteers for the World Federation of Hemophilia.
- The international community started observing WHD in 1989 and April 17 was chosen to recognize Frank Schnabel the founder of WHF.