Controversy Surrounds UPSC Lateral Entry Scheme for Senior Positions
Context: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recently announced a lateral entry scheme aimed at recruiting 45 specialists for the positions of joint secretaries, directors, and deputy secretaries in various government departments. This initiative is designed to infuse fresh expertise into the bureaucracy. However, the move has sparked considerable debate and backlash from opposition parties, […]
Kosi-Mechi River Linking Project Faces Opposition in Bihar
Context: The Kosi-Mechi River Linking Project, an integral part of India’s National Perspective Plan (NPP) for interlinking rivers, has sparked protests among flood victims in Bihar. While the project primarily aims to enhance irrigation capabilities within the region, local residents express concerns that it inadequately addresses the recurring issue of flood control. This annual challenge […]
CITI and ILO Launch Initiative to Enhance Labor Standards in Textile Industry
Context: The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has launched a new initiative, the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW). This project aims to foster awareness and disseminate technical know-how on maintaining the highest labor standards in the textile sector. By equipping stakeholders with essential knowledge […]
Protecting Indian Capital in Bangladesh
Context: The recent dramatic events in Bangladesh, which led to the resignation and departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, have created a political vacuum and introduced uncertainty in India’s eastern neighbor. Beyond the political and diplomatic implications of this crisis for India, a significant concern is how it will affect Indian companies operating in Bangladesh. Relevance: […]
The Tyranny of Inequality
Context: Honoré de Balzac, the French novelist, once wrote, “Behind every great fortune there is a crime.” However, this statement is only partially true, as it fails to acknowledge that the accumulation of income and wealth also fosters serious offenses and crimes. Relevance: GS3- Inclusive Growth Mains Question: Higher income inequality causes more widespread corruption, […]
Green Tug Transition Program
Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways officially launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP). Relevance: Facts for Prelims Green Tug Transition Program: Implementation Strategy: Administrative and Future Goals:
About The Bhavishya Software
Context: Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DOPPW) introduced a unique innovative centralized pension processing software called ‘Bhavishya’ for all central government Ministries/Departments Relevance: Facts for Prelims Bhavishya Software: Key Features of Bhavishya Software:
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CONTENTS CITI and ILO Launch Initiative to Enhance Labor Standards in Textile Industry Context: The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has launched a new initiative, the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW). This project aims to foster awareness and disseminate technical know-how on maintaining the […]