India Enhances Pension Management with Digital Life Certificate Campaign
Context: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) is conducting its third annual Digital Life Certificate (DLC) campaign from November 1 to 30, aimed at facilitating the submission process for pensioners. Since 2014, retirees from government, defense, railways, public sector undertakings, and educational institutions have been required to submit a life certificate each November […]
About Kayakalp Scheme
Context: The Rajasthan College Education Commissionerate has directed 20 government colleges to get the front facade of their buildings and entry halls painted orange under the Kayakalp Scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions About Kayakalp Scheme: Aims/ Objectives: The criteria wherein the performance of the facility would be graded are as follows: This scheme awards the five following prizes to recognize the strenuous efforts that healthcare centers make with such commitment: -Source: The Hindu
Government Sanction in PMLA Cases Involving Public Servants
Context: The Supreme Court of India has affirmed a Telangana High Court ruling that requires prior government sanction for prosecuting public servants under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. This decision clarifies that Section 197(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 — now replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 — […]
About The PyPIM Platform
Context: Israeli researchers have developed PyPIM that enables computers to process data directly in memory, bypassing the need for the central processing unit (CPU). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions PyPIM Platform Addressing the Memory Wall Challenge Technical Advancements and Computing Efficiency -Source: The Hindu
About The PM Vishwakarma Yojana
Context: Since the launch of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana in 2023, it has made significant strides in supporting traditional craftspeople and artisans across the country. – a substantial number of applications, with a large portion successfully completing the multi-step registration process. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Vishwakarma Yojana: Empowering Artisans and […]
Centre Aims to Complete Bhu-Aadhaar Registration for Rural Land Parcels by 2026
Context: Three years into the initiative, only 30% of rural land parcels have been registered with Bhu-Aadhaar. In response, the central government is intensifying efforts to ensure complete registration by 2026. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions About Bhu-Aadhaar: Important goals of ULPIN/Bhu-Aadhaar are -Source: The Print
National Mission for Manuscript
Context: Recently the Ministry of Culture and Tourism shed light on the achievements made in the National Mission for Manuscripts and National Culture Fund. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: National Mission for Manuscripts National Culture Fund (NCF) What is a Manuscript? -Source: The Hindu
Supreme Court Expands State Tax Powers Over Alcohol
Context: A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India has made a significant ruling in an 8:1 decision, allowing states the authority to tax not only alcoholic beverages but also ‘industrial’ alcohol. This decision broadens the fiscal powers of states, marking a considerable shift in both taxation practices and the principles of federalism in […]
About Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN)
Context: The Indian Government recently announced an extension of the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) for another 10 years. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions About Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN): Nodal: Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) Objective: UDAN 1.0 UDAN 2.0 UDAN 3.0 Key Features of […]
About The Mission Mausam
Context: Mission Mausam, launched by the government last month, aims to not just improve weather forecasting in the country but also ‘manage’ certain weather events, and on demand, enhance or suppress rainfall, hail, fog and, later, lightning strikes. For effective weather modification, one of the most important areas is cloud physics, in which India will have […]