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Universal Basic Income (UBI) can strengthen welfare architecture and unlock the nation’s latent demographic potential. UBI - It is an income support mechanism typically intended to reach all or a very large portion of the population regardless of their earnings or employment status. Objective- To provide enough to cover the basic cost of living and provide financial security. Principles – The fundamental principles of UBI include Universal Unconditional Periodic Cash payment Individual A universal basic income provides a monthly stipend that would ensure that a person would be above the poverty line without any other source of income. A minimum income guarantee, on the…
05 February, 2024
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Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) is the pool of funds generated by 5% Universal Service Levy that is charged upon all the telecom fund operators on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR). This fund is deposited in the Consolidated Fund of India and is dispatched on the approval of the Indian Parliament. The USOF comes under the Indian Telegraph Act 1885. The act was amended in 2003 to give statutory status to the fund. The Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications governs the fund and related provisions. The aim of USOF is to provide a balance between the provision of Universal…
27 January, 2024
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently issued instructions for Residential Private Schools interested in joining SHRESHTA Scheme. About Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) The scheme aims to provide access to the best private residential schools for meritorious students from Scheduled Caste (SC) communities. It will provide scholarships to meritorious students from SC communities to study in private and NGO-run residential schools for Classes 9-12. The scheme is expected to provide admissions to around 3,000 students in Classes 9 and 11 each year. The core objectives of the scheme are to enhance the reach of…
25 January, 2024
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The new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is the first education policy of the 21st century in India, which replaces the previous National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986. The Ministry of Education formed a committee under Dr. K Kasturirangan, which outlined this new policy. The National Education Policy 2020 proposes various reforms in school and higher education, including technical education, that are suited to 21st-century needs. 5 foundational pillars of NEP 2020: Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability, and Accountability. This policy is aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It aims to transform India into a vibrant knowledge society and global knowledge superpower by making both school and college education…
23 January, 2024
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The 3rd edition of Project ‘Veer Gatha’, a joint initiative of Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education will take part in Republic Day celebrations. Project Veer Gatha is a project that was established in 2021 under the Gallantry Awards Portal (GAP). Aim – To disseminate the details of the bravery and sacrifice of the Gallantry Awardees (Soldiers of Armed Forces) among the students so as to raise the spirit of patriotism.
16 January, 2024
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Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) is an annual event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with students, teachers, and parents. Students of Classes 6 to 12 are eligible to participate in this event. The event is part of the larger movement, 'Exam Warriors', which aims to create a stress-free environment for young people. PPC 2024 is the 7th edition of the event and will take place in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
16 January, 2024
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Cooperation ministry recently launched a portal through which farmers can sell tur dal to government procurement agencies at the minimum support price (MSP) or market price, whichever is higher. Govt. Procurement agencies - National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (Nafed) or National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF).
15 January, 2024
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Jammu and Kashmir has become the first Union Territory (UT) to implement the PM Vishwakarma Yojana (PMVY) recently. It is an initiative that aims to empower and enhance the skills of the craftsman community (Vishwakarmas). 18 traditional trades will be covered in the first instance under PM Vishwakarma.
06 January, 2024
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The Union government recently issued an order for Persons with Disabilities to be considered for reservation in promotions up to the lowest rung of Group A posts in the Central government. The reservation is in retrospective effect from June 30, 2016.
31 December, 2023
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Recently, Indian government has launched new learning programmes for government servants in line with good governance day. December 25 is celebrated as the ‘Good Governance Day’ to mark former PM Vajpayee’s birth anniversary since 2014. It is meant to foster awareness among citizens about government accountability and administration, and inculcate “good governance” as a habit for civil servants. Vikas – Variable and Immersive Karmayogi Advanced Support. It is a blended programme with iGOT (integrated government online training) Karmayogi platform. Aim – For capacity building of Middle management civil servants in Central Secretariat. Program duration – It consists of 33 hours complemented by 30 hours of offline training at ISTM. Focus – On development of functional, behavioural and…
29 December, 2023
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Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the welfare of Scheduled Caste (SC) population. Launched in – 2021-22. Launched by – Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. It has been framed after merging the 3 erstwhile schemes Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY) Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCA to SCSP) Babu Jagjivan Ram Chatrawas Yojana (BJRCY) Objectives To increase the income of SC population by income generating schemes, skill development and infrastructure development. To reduce the poverty among the SC population and bring them above the poverty lines. To increase literacy and enrolment of SCs in schools and higher…
26 December, 2023
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Rajya Sabha has recently passed the Post Office Bill, which repeals and replaces the Post Office Act, 1898. Why there is a need for new bill? To provide a simple legislative framework for post offices, facilitating their evolution into a network for citizen-centric services. To ensure the effective functioning of the Postal Department as a messenger service. To enhance the post offices as a provider of banking facilities. 660 post offices were closed earlier but 5,000 offices were opened between 2014 and 2023, and about 5,746 new ones are in the process of being opened. Features Existing Provisions (Post Office Act, 1898) New Provisions (Post…
20 December, 2023
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Union Minister of State for Defence flagged in a team of Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling that carried out ‘Mission Antarctica’ in New Delhi Recently. The team hoisted the national flag atop Mt Rhenock in Sikkim Himalayas, recorded in the Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records. During the expedition, the team also displayed the Tri-colour over Mount Vinson Peak, which is the highest peak of the South Pole.
17 December, 2023
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Recently, Advocate amendment bill 2023 was passed in Lok Sabha which amends the Advocates Act 1961 and Legal Practitioners Act 1879. What is Legal Practitioners Act 1879? Aim- To consolidate and amend the law relating to Legal Practitioners in certain provinces. Application- The Act initially extended to areas in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Orissa, and Delhi. Any state government could, by notification in the Official Gazette, extend it to their States. Legal practitioner- Section 2 of the 1879 Act defined the term “legal practitioner” to include advocates, vakils, or attorneys of any High Court. Tout- It also introduced…
10 December, 2023
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Operation Nanhe Farishte is a Railway Protection Force (RPF) initiative to reconnect children who have been lost or separated from their families. The operation also rescues children who come into contact with Indian Railways and need care and protection. The children are then handed over to authorities and returned to their families.
06 December, 2023
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Union Defence Minister has approved a proposal to grant maternity, child care and child adoption leave to women soldiers, sailors and air warriors on par with their officer counterparts. At present, the women officers get maternity leave of 180 days with full pay for each child, subject to a maximum of 2 children. Childcare leave of 360 days is granted in total service career (subject to the child being less than 18 years of age) to women officers. Child adoption leave of 180 days is granted after the date of the valid adoption of a child below 1 year of age.
08 November, 2023
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Framework for Maritime Spatial Planning As part of an agreement under the Indo-Norway Integrated Ocean Initiative, Puducherry has unveiled the nation's first Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) framework. After a 2019 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Norway, Puducherry and Lakshadweep were selected as the coastlines to launch the MSP program. About Marine Spatial Planning (MSP); MSP, an ecosystem-based spatial planning process, analyses present and future ocean and coastal uses to determine the locations most conducive to different activities. It gives society a way to more effectively decide how the ocean and coasts are utilised and protected in a way…
20 February, 2023
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Uttarakhand’s Anti Cheating Law On February 11, 2023, a demonstration in Dehradun against paper leaks and recruiting scams descended into violence. The Uttarakhand Competitive Examination (Measures for Control and Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Ordinance, 2023, which prohibits the use of unfair means in tests, received the governor's approval the following day. What are the provisions pertaining to the anti-cheating laws in Uttarakhand? The rule includes provisions for fines of up to 10 crore rupees and life in jail for those who violate it. The regulation aims to stop offences involving disrupting the integrity of exams, using unfair methods,…
17 February, 2023
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Eklavya Model Residential Schools Tableau in the Republic Day Parade created by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs demonstrates how Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRs) promotes tribal wellbeing by providing high-quality education. More about the news: The Ministry's focus on "Nari Shakti," a symbol of girl education that ensures equal enrollment of tribal boys and girls at EMRSs, was highlighted in the tableau's front section. Eklavya's bow and arrow-shaped archetypal pen, representing learning, depicts the one-eyed mission with which tribal students of EMRSs construct their future and achieve their ambitions. About Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRs) The EMRS program creates model residential…
26 January, 2023
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Trans-fats in Foods and their Risks According to the WHO, exposure to trans fats puts nearly 5 billion individuals at risk of developing heart disease. About the report: Trans fats, like saturated or animal fats, cause clogged arteries. Your chance of having a heart attack and a stroke increases if you have clogged arteries, an indication of heart disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released a new analysis that revealed that nearly 5 billion people worldwide are still in danger from hazardous trans fats, which can raise their chance of developing heart disease and dying from it. WHO first…
25 January, 2023
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National Girl Child Day India observes National Girl Child Day on January 24 each year. About National Girl Child Day: The purpose of National Girl Child Day is to increase public awareness of the injustices, discrimination, and exploitation that girls suffer in society. The Ministry of Women and Child Development originally established National Girl Child Day in 2008. The major goals are to alter how society views females, reduce female feticide, and raise awareness of the declining sex ratio. National Girl Child Day's goals: National Girl Child Day is intended to raise awareness of the rights that girls possess, to…
24 January, 2023
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Vishwa Hindi Diwas Every year on January 10th, Vishwa Hindi Diwas (VHD) or World Hindi Day (WHD) is observed to promote the Hindi language throughout the world. Whereas Hindi Diwas is observed annually on September 14th and focuses primarily on the recognition of the Hindi language in India. What is Vishwa Hindi Diwas? It was established in 2006 to mark the 10th anniversary of the inaugural World Hindi Conference, which was held in Nagpur on January 10, 1975. It commemorates the first time Hindi was spoken at the United Nations General Assembly in 1949. It is also observed by Indian…
10 January, 2023
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Convention for the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas On January 9, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is observed to recognise the contribution of the community of Overseas Indians to the advancement of India. In Indore, Madhya Pradesh, the Prime Minister opened the 17th three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention as well as a digital display on the role of the diaspora in the freedom movement. On this occasion, he also issued the commemorative stamp "Surakshit Jaayen, Prashikshit Jaayen." What is Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas? Background: The day of PBD was chosen because Mahatma Gandhi, the greatest Pravasi, returned to India from South Africa on…
09 January, 2023
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Nai Chetna- Pahal Badlav Ki The Ministry of Urban Development recently launched "Nai Chetna-Pahal Badlav Ki," a community-led national campaign against gender discrimination. The campaign was also launched in Kerala under the auspices of the Kudumbashree Mission. What is the Nai Chetna-Pahal Badlav Ki Campaign all about? It is a four-week campaign aimed at empowering women to recognise and prevent violence, as well as making them aware of their rights. The theme of the activities will be 'Gender equality and gender-based violence.' Aim: This will be an annual campaign that will focus on a different gender issue each year. This…
09 December, 2022
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Old Pension Scheme In various jurisdictions, a few political parties have pledged to reinstate the Old Pension Scheme. About The Old Pension Scheme: The plan guarantees a post-retirement income for life. Employees under the previous plan receive a pension based on a pre-established formula that is equal to 50% of the last wage received. Additionally, they benefit from the twice-yearly modification of the Dearness Relief (DR). There was no salary deduction and the compensation is predetermined. Additionally, the General Provident Fund(GPF) was a provision of the OPS Only Indian government personnel have access to GPF. In essence, it permits all…
25 November, 2022
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Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) The Union government is pushing for the establishment of 740 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for tribal children. Issues with Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS): In 1997-98, the EMRS model was first introduced. Aim: To provide tribal students with quality education and residential facilities in remote areas. To construct schools comparable to Jawahar Navoday Vidyalayas and Kendriya Vidyalayas. Prior to 2018-19, the scheme was overseen by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, with state governments having complete control over identifying new schools, recruiting, management, and admissions. The scheme's guidelines stated that states and union territories would…
19 November, 2022
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Ganga Utsav 2022 The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the Ministry of Jal Shakti recently organised Ganga Utsav—The River Festivals 2022. What is the 2022 Ganga Utsav? To improve the Public - River Connection, the NMCG celebrates the event each year. The National Ganga Council (NMCG) was established in 2016 to take the role of the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NRGBA). On the first day of Ganga Utsav 2021, the NMCG was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for posting. With a focus on promoting stakeholder engagement and public participation towards the rejuvenation of the…
09 November, 2022
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Kashi-Tamil Sangamam - Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat The Government of India recently launched the 'Kashi-Tamil Sangamam,' a month-long initiative designed to "strengthen" and "rekindle" the cultural and civilizational tie between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi. This programme would be part of the project Ek Bharat Sreshtha Bharat. What is the meaning of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat? It was started in 2015 to promote participation among the people of various States/UTs in order to improve mutual understanding and connecting amongst people of distinct cultures, hence securing India's stronger unity and integrity. It is a Ministry of Education initiative. Activities Under the Scheme: each state…
20 October, 2022
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Midday Meal Scheme The Ministry of Finance has approved an increase in the cost of cooking for each child participating in the Mid-Day Meal Program by 9.6%. Cooking expenses per kid have been Rs 4.97 in primary classes (class I–V) and Rs 7.45 in upper primary schools (class VI-VIII) since the recent increase in early 2020. The allocation at the primary level and higher primary levels will be Rs 5.45 and Rs 8.17, respectively after the increases take effect. What is the Midday Meal Program? Launched in 1995, the Ministry of Education's Midday Meal Program is a centrally funded initiative.…
03 October, 2022
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Social Audit of Social Sector Scheme The Rajasthan government has made the first-ever decision in the nation to create a specialized social and performance audit authority to undertake social audits of initiatives. What does this decision mean, exactly? Make public accountability a priority: In addition to conducting performance evaluations of the implementing agencies, the authority will ensure public accountability, openness, and citizen participation in the execution of government plans, programs, and services. Evaluate the Delivery of Quality Services: The authority will also evaluate how well government plans and initiatives deliver quality services. In order to evaluate the success of various…
22 September, 2022
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Kerala Savari: India's first online taxi service as a public option To guarantee fair and courteous service to customers as well as fair compensation for auto-taxi workers, Kerala has launched "Kerala Savari," the nation's first online taxi service run by a State government. The necessity and the goals Governments are quite concerned about the alleged unfair business practices and violations of consumer rights by private, app-based taxi aggregators. As a result, the Keralan government decided to create an app-based platform to provide the general public with auto-taxi service. About Kerala Savari Under the direction of the Labor Department and operated…
24 August, 2022
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Jal Jeevan Abhiyan: Goa becomes the first Har Ghar Jal certified state. Goa and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (D&NH and D&D) recently earned the distinction of being the nation's first "Har Ghar Jal"-certified States and UTs, respectively. A Gram Sabha resolution certifying that all homes in the villages have access to safe drinking water from taps has led to the declaration of each village as Har Ghar Jal by its residents. All 378 villages in Goa and 96 in D&NH and D&D have established Village Water and Sanitation Committees, or paani Samitis. It is in charge of…
22 August, 2022
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BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING It is observed from 1st to 7th August 2022. World Breastfeeding Week theme for 2022 is "Step Up for Breastfeeding: Educate and Support. It is also the celebration of Motherhood and the healthy life of the newborn. World breastfeeding week 2022 will focus on strengthening the capacity of actors that have to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding across different levels of society. Government, health system, workplace, and communities will be informed, educated, and empowered to strengthen their capacity to provide and sustain breastfeeding-friendly environments in the post-pandemic world as said to the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action.…
01 August, 2022
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DIGIYATRA The Consultative Committee meeting of the Ministry of Civil Aviation was held in New Delhi. The topic for discussion was ‘DIGI YATRA’ to make certain valuable suggestions about the project. ABOUT DIGI YATRA Digi Yatra is the initiative by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Air travellers can use facial recognition technology to enter any airport in the country. This initiative is taken to promote paperless and hassle-free air travel There will be one-time verification at the departure airport when travelling for the first time using the ID. After successful verification, facial recognition biometrics will be captured and stored in…
18 July, 2022
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The objective of National Policy on Electronics, 2019 The Policy envisions positioning India as a global hub for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing - (ESDM) by promoting domestic manufacturing, skill development, start-up, export eco-system and improving ease of doing business for the ESDM industry. It aims to achieve a turnover of $400 billion and generate 1 crore jobs in the ESDM sector by 2025. Salient features of National Policy on Electronics, 2019 Creating eco-system for globally competitive ESDM sector- by encouraging domestic manufacturing through consistent tax incentives, establishing Electronic Manufacturing Clusters, promoting Defence Offsets and sub-sectors like semi-conductor facilities, display…
25 January, 2022
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PLI Scheme on Pharmaceuticals The PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals is based on the strategy of “Atmanirbhar Bharat- Strategies for enhancing India’s manufacturing capabilities and enhancing exports in ten sectors”, which had been approved by the Union Cabinet on 24.02.2021. The objective of the Production linked incentive scheme is to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities by increasing investment and production in the sector and contributing to product diversification to high-value goods in the pharmaceutical sector. One of the further objectives of the Production linked incentive scheme is to create global champions out of India who have the potential to grow in size…
27 November, 2021
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PLI Scheme for Automobile & Auto Components The Government has issued a Notification regarding Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile & Auto components. The PLI Scheme for the auto sector envisages overcoming the cost disabilities of the industry for the manufacture of Advanced Automotive Technology products in India. The incentive structure will encourage the industry to make fresh investments in the indigenous global supply chain of Advanced Automotive Technology products. It is estimated that over a period of five years, the PLI Scheme for the Automobile and Auto Components Industry will lead to fresh investments of over Rs 42,500 crores,…
25 September, 2021
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National Software Products Policy Missions of the Policy To promote the creation of a sustainable Indian software product industry, driven by intellectual property (IP), leading to a ten-fold increase in share of the Global Software product market by 2025. To nurture 10,000 technology startups in the software product industry, including 1000 such startups in Tier-II and Tier-III towns & cities and generate direct and indirect employment for 3.5 million people by 2025. To create a talent pool for the software product industry through Up-skilling of 10 lakh IT professionals, Motivating 1 lakh school and college students Specialise 10,000 professionals that can provide leadership. To build a cluster-based innovation-driven ecosystem by developing 20 sectoral and strategically located software product…
23 September, 2021
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Drone Rules in India The Civil Aviation Ministry has notified the Drone Rules, 2021, under which the weight of a fully loaded unmanned aircraft system has been increased from 300 kg to 500 kg to include heavy payload-carrying craft for use in the logistics and transportation sectors. The rules will also cover drone taxis. In aviation and in space, a drone refers to an unpiloted aircraft or spacecraft. The key features of these rules include the development of drone corridors for cargo deliveries. An unmanned aircraft systems promotion council will be set up to facilitate a business-friendly regulatory regime. Under…
27 August, 2021
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Solution for Water crisis in India Steps taken by the Central Government to control water depletion and promote rain water harvesting / conservation are as under: 1) Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) JSA was launched in 2019, a time bound campaign with a mission mode approach intended to improve water availability including ground water conditions in the water stressed blocks of 256 districts in India having overexploited groundwater levels. In addition, ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Catch the Rain’ campaign has been launched on 22 March 2021. To make water conservation a people's movement through schemes like MGNREGA. JSA is partly modelled and…
20 July, 2021
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Eatsmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge by Govt The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has recently launched the EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge. About EatSmart Cities Challenge: EatSmart Cities Challenge is organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The challenge is organised in association with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It aims to motivate Smart Cities to develop a plan that supports a healthy, safe and sustainable food environment. This plan would receive support from institutional, physical, social, and economic…
18 April, 2021
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Digital Repository on Health, Nutrition- Poshan Gyan- Released NITI Aayog has launched a platform named “Poshan Gyan”. About Poshan Gyan: Niti Aayog launched Poshan Gyan in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Centre for Social and Behaviour Change, Ashoka University. It is a National Digital Repository on health and nutrition. Key Features: It is a comprehensive online resource for anybody working in the nutrition sector in India. It is a collection of effective communication materials created by the government and other development organizations. It will also help in knowledge awareness and behaviour change in the nutrition sector.…
16 April, 2021
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Project REHAB Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has launched a unique project called Project REHAB (Reducing Elephant – Human Attacks using Bees). About Project REHAB: Project RE-HAB stands for Reducing Elephant-Human Attacks using Bees. It is an initiative of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). The project has been launched as a sub-mission of KVIC’s National Honey Mission. It intends to create “bee fences” to thwart elephant attacks in human habitations using honeybees. Bee boxes have been placed on the ground as well as hung from the trees. The boxes are connected with a string so that when elephants…
08 April, 2021
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Analysis of Jal Jeevan Mission Only half of the government schools and anganwadis have tap water supply, despite a 100-day campaign for 100% coverage being launched by the Jal Shakti Ministry in October 2020, according to information provided to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources. Jal Jeevan Mission It envisages a supply of 55 litres of water per person per day to every rural household through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) by 2024. It focuses on integrated demand and supply side management of water at the local level. Creation of local infrastructure as mandatory elements like rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and reuse…
09 March, 2021
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Jal Jeevan Mission Extended Till 31st March 2021 The Ministry of Jal Shakti is overseeing the implementation of the mission at the national level. Har Ghar Nal Se Jal by 2024. JJM aims at providing potable water at the service level of 55 litres per capita per day (lpcd) to every rural household through Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) by 2024. The fund sharing between the Centre and states is 90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern States, 50:50 for other states, and 100% for Union Territories. Jal Jeevan Mission adopts a bottom-to-top approach, where the users and Paani Samitis (Water Committees) in the villages envision the whole project…
09 March, 2021
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Umbrella Schemes of Women and Child Development Ministry Women and Child Development Ministry have classified all its programs under 3 umbrella schemes - Mission Shakti, Poshan 2.0, and Vatsalya. Mission Shakti is a Mission for the Protection and Empowerment of Women. It will cover policies and schemes like, SAMBAL (One Stop Centre, Mahila Police Volunteer, Women's Helpline/Swadhar/Ujjawala/Widow Homes etc.) SAMARTHYA (Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Creche, PM Matru Vandana Yojana/ Gender Budgeting/Research/ among others.) Mission POSHAN 2.0 will be launched by the government by merging the supplementary nutrition programme and Poshan Abhiyan. This will look into ways to strengthen nutritional content,…
08 March, 2021
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One Nation One Standard Mission "One Nation One Standard" would make India the leader in setting global benchmarks in setting standards. This mission was established in 2019 to ensure quality products and services to consumers in the country. While all areas of production and services be included in this mission, bringing a national uniformity and standardization in all kinds of public procurement and tendering can be an immediate deliverable. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) would explore international partnerships and associations to achieve synergy in the field.
22 February, 2021
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Budget as an instrument of politics Upcoming infrastructure projects in election-going states The largesse to the election-going States of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Assam in the Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday was unmistakable. The massive outlay of? 65,000 crore for the development of the NH 66 corridor in Kerala, as well as the announcement of the second phase of the Kochi Metro and the development of the Kochi fishing harbour as a commercial hub are big ticket budget proposals by any standard. Ms Sitharaman announced that national highway works are worth? 19,000 crore are…
03 February, 2021
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How kala-azar was eliminated from a highly endemic district in Bihar Kala-azar or visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a tropical disease characterised by irregular fever, weight loss, anaemia and swelling of the spleen and liver. It is caused by a protozoan Leishmania parasite and is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected female sandflies. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), globally, about 7 to 10 lakh new cases occur annually. WHO initiative India accounts for about two-thirds of the total global cases, and the disease is endemic to Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. An initiative was launched…
22 November, 2020
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Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas (PURA) initiative The Pune Rural Administration has been able to implement the Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas (PURA) initiative amid the Covid-19 pandemic. About PURA: PURA was mooted by former President Dr. Abdul Kalam in January 2003 as a way of empowering and accelerating rural development. The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) implemented the PURA scheme on a pilot basis in seven clusters for a period of three years (2004- 05 to 2006-07). PURA 2.0 as a central sector scheme was launched in 2012 focusing on the development of potential growth…
15 August, 2020
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Gratuity amendment bill Gs-Paper-2 Labour and Laws (PT-MAINS) The Union Cabinet has given approval to the introduction of the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in Parliament. Gratuity is a sum of money paid to an employee at the end of a period of employment. The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 applies to establishments employing 10 or more persons. It considers the inflation and wage increase even in the case of employees engaged in the private sector. With the implementation of 7th Central Pay Commission, in the case of Government servants, the ceiling now is Rs. 20 Lakh, where the…
06 August, 2020
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New Code on Wages GS-PAPER-2 Labour and Labour Code (PT-MAINS) The Centre will soon notify the rules that will create the mechanisms to fix a floor wage that would then undergird the minimum wages for different categories of workers — unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and highly skilled — that the States and Central government would have to set and enforce. This is in accordance with the Code on Wages, 2019. Constitutional Provisions Article 43 of the Constitution of India states that the state shall endeavour to secure by suitable legislation or economic organization or in any other way to all workers a living wage, conditions of work…
06 August, 2020
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Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy (2020) GS-PAPER-2 Defence procurement policy (Mains) Recently, the Ministry of Defence formulated a draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020 (DPEPP 2020). The DPEPP 2020 is envisaged as an overarching guiding document to provide a focused, structured and significant thrust to defence production capabilities of the country for self-reliance and exports. Goals and Objectives: To achieve a turnover of Rs. 1,75,000 crore including export of Rs. 35,000 crore in Aerospace and Defence goods and services by 2025. To develop a dynamic, robust and competitive Defence industry, including the Aerospace and Naval Shipbuilding industry to cater to the needs of the Armed forces with quality products. To reduce dependence on imports and…
05 August, 2020
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Saksham Saksham is a capacity-building program under the Ministry of Rural development. It is a training module which focuses on the use of Remote Sensing and GIS tools for project planning and monitoring components like watersheds, groundwater and geohydrology. **It is not to be confused with project Saksham of the Railway Ministry. Project Saksham It is the nation’s largest time-bound “Upskilling” exercise for its employees to boost their efficiency. Under Project Saksham, all employees in each zone will be put through a week’s training in skills and knowledge relevant to their work area.
30 May, 2020
Policies and Programmes
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) The PMSMA programme was launched in 2016 under the ministry of health and family welfare. It aims to ensure free comprehensive and quality antenatal check-ups for pregnant women for ensuring safe pregnancy. The programme is carried out across India with the participation of private doctors.
28 May, 2020
Policies and Programmes
UMANG App UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) is envisaged to make e-governance. It is developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to drive Mobile Governance in India. It provides a unified approach where citizens can install one application to avail of multiple government services. The app services include Aadhaar, DigiLocker, and Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS). Etc.
27 May, 2020
Policies and Programmes
Post-lockdown guidelines | Work from home may stay for government staff In a post-lockdown scenario, the Centre will continue with staggered and variable work hours and the Personnel Ministry has floated a draft consultation paper to adopt the best work from home practices for Central government employees. Draft guidelines The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) may provide an option for work from home to the eligible officers/staff for 15 days in a year as a matter of policy. However, “classified papers/files” cannot be processed while working from home. Therefore, classified files shall not be processed in the e-office during…
15 May, 2020
Policies and Programmes
Drone Regulation in India Part of: GS-II- Governance (PT-MAINS-PERSONALITY TEST) The guidelines (Drone Regulations 1.0) issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for the commercial use of drones or remotely operated aircraft came into force on December 1, 2018. Drone Regulation 1.0 Under this regulation, the Digital Sky Platform will enable online registration of pilots, devices, service providers, and NPNT (no permission, no take-off). The Digital Sky Platform is a unique unmanned traffic management (UTM) system which is expected to facilitate the registration and licensing of drones and operators in addition to giving instant (online) clearances to operators for every flight. The airspace has been partitioned…
07 May, 2020
Policies and Programmes
Govt extends lockdown for two more weeks Part of: GS-II- Governance (PT-MAINS-PERSONALITY TEST) Here's what all will not be allowed under the new guidelines issued today irrespective of the zone Travel by air, rail, metro and inter-state movement by road Running of schools, colleges and other educational, training, coaching institutions Hospitality services including hotels and restaurants Places of large public gatherings such as cinema halls, malls, gyms, sports complexes Social, political, cultural and other kinds of gatherings Religious places, places of worship for public However, movement of persons by air, rail and road is allowed for select purposes and for…
02 May, 2020
Policies and Programmes
MHA issued guidelines to allow inter-State movement of stranded migrant workers Part of: GS-III- Economy (PT-MAINS-PERSONALITY TEST) More than a month after the countrywide lockdown owing to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued guidelines to allow inter-State movement of stranded migrant workers, and tourists, pilgrims, students and others. Important points Public transport, including trains and buses, continues to remain suspended and the State governments have been asked to appoint nodal authorities to register such stranded persons and facilitate their movement. The MHA said such persons should be kept in home quarantine for 14 days unless an assessment by a medical…
30 April, 2020
Policies and Programmes
'one nation, one ration card' scheme for migrant workers, EWS Part of: GS-II- Governance (PT-MAINS-PERSONALITY TEST) The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider the feasibility of temporarily adopting the 'one nation, one ration card' scheme during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown period to enable the migrant workers and economically weaker sections (EWS) to get subsidised foodgrain. A bench of Justices N V Ramana, Sanjay Kishan Kaul and B R Gavai, in an order passed, directed the Union of India to consider whether it is feasible for it to implement the said Scheme at this stage or not and…
29 April, 2020
Policies and Programmes
PMUY beneficiary under Pradhan Mantri Kalyan Yojana- Pradhan Mantri Ujwala Yojana Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II- Governance (PT-MAINS-PERSONALITY TEST) To date, oil marketing companies have initiated the transfer of Rs 5,606 crore to 7.15 Crore Pradhan Mantri Ujwala Yojana beneficiary accounts for availing free delivery of LPG cylinder under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan package. Booking of 1.26 Crore cylinders has been done in this month by the beneficiaries, out of which about 85 lakh cylinders have been delivered to PMUY beneficiaries. There are 27.87 Crore active LPG consumers in the country, with the PMUY beneficiaries accounting for over…
13 April, 2020
Policies and Programmes
HRD ministry launches portal “yukti” Minister for Human Resource Development has launched a web-portal YUKTI (Young India Combating COVID with Knowledge, Technology and Innovation) in New Delhi today. The portal and dashboard will monitor and record the efforts and initiatives of the Ministry of HRD. It intends to cover different dimensions of COVID-19 challenges in a holistic and comprehensive way. In the wake of COVID-19 threat, the primary aim is to keep the academic community healthy, both physically and mentally and to enable a continuous high-quality learning environment. It will cover the various initiatives and efforts of the institutions in…
13 April, 2020
Policies and Programmes
Analysis of - the Van Dhan Scheme The Van Dhan Scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED. It was launched on 14th April 2018 and seeks to improve tribal incomes through the value addition of tribal products. The scheme will be implemented through the Ministry of Tribal Affairs as Nodal Department at the Central Level and TRIFED as Nodal Agency at the National Level. At the State level, the State Nodal Agency for MFPs and the District collectors are envisaged to play a pivot role in scheme implementation at the grassroots level. Locally the Kendras are…
13 April, 2020
Policies and Programmes
COVID-19 and TRIFED-Tribal rights Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II- Governance (PT-MAINS-PERSONALITY TEST) TRIFED asks state implementing agencies to initiate procurement of MINIMUM FOREST PRODUCE at MSP. The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) which functions under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has asked the State Nodal Departments and Implementing Agencies to initiate procurement of Minor Forest Produces (MFPs) at Minimum Support Price (MSP) from the available funds under MSP for MFP Scheme. TRIFED in collaboration with UNICEF is hosting Webinar sessions for the Van Dhan Self Help Group members of the Van Dhan Vikas Kendras. He said…
13 April, 2020
Policies and Programmes
Tamil Nadu topped in micro-irrigation- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II-Governance The state of Tamil Nadu has topped the all-India level for micro-irrigation (MI), under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), with coverage of 2,06,853.25 ha for the year financial year 2019-20. The state is followed by Karnataka and Gujarat with 1,41,103.56 Ha and 1,08,322.00 Ha of coverage respectively. On the other hand, the cumulative total coverage of MI during 2015-2020 has been topped by Karnataka (8,15,690.31 ha) followed by Andhra Pradesh (7,17,421.08 ha) and Gujarat (7,00,858.35 ha). Tamil Nadu occupies the fourth spot with about 5,62,059.11 ha. At the all-India level,…
07 April, 2020
Policies and Programmes
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