AKRUTI Program
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The AKRUTI initiative will be launched by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited in the villages surrounding the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP). AKRUTI Program AKRUTI is a programme run by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited to help unemployed youth living near […]
A New Road for India’s Fiscal Federalism
Context On May 19, in Union of India vs Mohit Minerals, the Supreme Court of India delivered a ruling which is likely to have an impact far wider than what the Centre might have imagined when it brought the case up on appeal. Relevance GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining […]
Digital India BHASHINI
Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and IT conducted a brainstorming session with Researchers and Start-ups aimed to shape strategy for Digital India BHASHINI [BHASHa INterface for India]. About Digital India BHASHINI Digital India BHASHINI is India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) led language translation platform. A Bhashini Platform will make Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
About PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation )
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Prime Minister chaired the meeting of 40th edition of PRAGATI, the ICT based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Centre and State governments. About PRAGATI PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation), as the name suggests, is aimed at starting a culture of Pro-Active […]
Ayushman Bharat Health Account
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The National Health Authority (NHA) under its flagship scheme of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) announced the launch of a revamped Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) mobile application. About Ayushman Bharat Health Account: The ABHA app will be instrumental in helping citizens to create […]
State of Inequality in India Report
Focus: GS II- Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, the ‘State of Inequality in India’ Report was released by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM). About State of Inequality in India Report The report gathers information on inequities in health, education, household factors, and the labour market. Inequity in these areas makes the population more vulnerable […]
Hunar Haat
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Intervention Why in News? The 41st edition of Hunar Haat, an effective campaign of “Acclamation to Art” and “Splendour to Skill”, is being organised in Agra, Uttar Pradesh About Hunar haat: Nodal: Ministry of Minority affairs Hunar Haat is an effective platform wherein opportunity is given to the exhibition of handicrafts […]
The Paradox of Data Based Governance
The Paradox of Data Based Governance Context Data-based Governance’s Challenges and Opportunities Governance based on data Data is now regarded as the new currency driving governance. Data is at the heart of everything, from hunger and other indexes to the caste census. How it is gathered, evaluated, and evolved into an index is hotly discussed […]
NGOs and Corporates Aiding In Governance | Legacy IAS
Context: It is well known that the collaborative effort of markets and the Government leads to development of a country. We also know that engaging with communities and non-state informal institutions is as important as working with the Government machinery. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Management of Social Sector/Services, Transparency and Accountability in Governance) […]
Norms for ‘faceless’ appeal scheme eased: Income-Tax dept.
Context: The Income Tax department has brought in changes to the existing faceless appeal scheme, easing the process for taxpayers wanting a personal hearing through video conference while appealing against a tax demand by the department. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (E-Governance, Government Policies & Interventions), GS-III: Indian Economy (Economic Development, Taxation) Dimensions of the Article: About […]