Hattis of Himachal Pradesh
Context: The Centre is set to consider the Himachal Pradesh government’s request for inclusion of the Hatti community in the list of Scheduled Tribes in the state. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Who are the Hattis? Hattis societal norms Who are the Hattis? The Hattis are a close-knit community who […]
Section 144 CrPC
Context: Recently, the administration of Uttarakhand’s Haridwar district imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code Of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 near the town of Roorkee. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance ( Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies) Dimensions of the Article: What is Section 144 CrPC? Features of Section 144: What is the […]
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
Context: Recently PM said, In a bid to completely lift the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act of 1958 from the northeast, efforts are on to improve the law-and-order situation in the region. Relevance: GS III- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) AFSPA Acts in force Powers Given […]
MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy (Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy) Why in News? The Union Ministry for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has launched the MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme. MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme This Scheme is a multi-pronged effort to help MSMEs embrace Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practises. Its goal is […]
Aspirational Districts Programme
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? As part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, NITI Aayog held a day-long conference on the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP). About Aspirational Districts Programme Aspirational Districts are those districts in India, that are affected by poor socio-economic indicators. These are aspirational in the context, that […]
State of (un)employment in India
Context Data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) shows that India’s Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) has fallen to just 40% from an already low 47% in 2016. Relevance GS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Dimensions of the Article What is LFPR? What is the significance […]
The Post-Pandemic World Needs Better Public Schools
Context The pandemic has thrown a harsh light on the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by the world in education. There is an immense learning gap due to existing inequalities. Relevance GS-II: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Dimensions of the Article Need for Investment in Learning […]
Gahirmatha witnesses Arribada
Focus: GS-III: Environment and Biodiversity Context 2.45 lakh Olive Ridley sea turtles crawled ashore on the Nasi-II beach of the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary along the Odisha coast for laying eggs, marking one of the largest opening day arrivals of turtles at the site. Olive Ridley Turtles The Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), also known […]
‘Mission Antyodaya’ Should Not Fall By The Side
Context This article argues that given the right momentum, the ‘Mission Antyodaya’ project bears great promise to eradicate poverty in its multiple dimensions among rural households. Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Dimensions of the Article Background of Mission Antyodaya Infrastructural […]
PDS Has Had a Spectacular Run. That May Not Last
Context 2020-21 was one of Indian agriculture’s finest moments, as memorable as 1967-68 that inaugurated the Green Revolution. Agriculture was the only sector to grow 3.3 per cent in 2020-21, even as the economy overall contracted by 4.8 per cent. Relevance GS-III: Issues related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices; Public […]