About Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Context: The Centre has initiated a survey and registration process to identify eligible beneficiaries for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) within 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). This effort aims to ensure housing support for marginalized and vulnerable tribal communities under the PMAY-G scheme. Relevance: GS II : Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of […]
About PM-AJAY Scheme
Context: Recently, the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment informed the Rajya Sabha about the PM-AJAY scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions PM-AJAY Scheme: Empowering Scheduled Castes for Holistic Development Scheme Overview: Merged Schemes: Objectives: Eligibility Criteria: Implementation Components (Since 2021-22): Implementation Period: Overall Goal:
Places of Worship Act 1991 Must Be Reviewed
Context: The recent approval by the Allahabad High Court for a survey of the Shahi Eidgah in Mathura has reignited a longstanding debate on the Places of Worship Act of 1991. Similar disputes, reminiscent of the Varanasi Gyanvapi case, have emerged in different parts of the country. Relevance: GS-2 Mains Question: The Places of Worship Act, as a […]
Revised Criminal Law Bills
Context: In the current parliamentary session, more than 140 members were absent when the three Bills, replacing India’s criminal laws, were passed. Creating laws without a significant presence of Opposition members reflects poorly on the legislative process. Many concerns related to the bills could not be addressed in Parliament due to the absence of a significant number […]
MoMSME Introduces Three Sub-Schemes Under RAMP Programme
Context: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) has launched three sub-schemes under the RAMP programme, aimed at bolstering the MSME sector in India. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Sub-schemes Unveiled in RAMP Programme MSME Green Investment and Financing for Transformation Scheme (MSME GIFT Scheme): MSE Scheme for Promotion and […]
Unlock the Potential of Manufacturing Sector
Context: India’s growth outlook has seen a remarkable upswing, primarily propelled by a robust 10.4 percent expansion in its manufacturing sector in October, marking a stark contrast to the discouraging -5.8 percent growth observed a year ago. Despite a challenging global landscape marked by geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation, and volatile demand, India’s manufacturing sector exhibited […]
The Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS)
Context: Amid rising international concerns on deforestation and illicit trade in timber, the Government of India has launched its own national forest certification scheme – The Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS). Relevance: GS II: government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS): IFWCS aims to provide certification for […]
The Telecommunications Bill 2023
Context: The nearing enactment of the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, brings the Union government closer to its longstanding goal of consolidating regulations for wireless networks and Internet service providers. Relevance: GS- 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS- 3 Mains Question: With reference to the recent Telecommunications Bill, 2023, discuss how it aims to regulate the telecom […]
National Geoscience Data Repository Portal
Context: The Union Ministry of Mines is to launch the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal on 19th December 2023 in a ceremony in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: National Geoscience Data Repository Portal: Geological Survey of India (GSI):
What are e-Cigarettes?
Context: Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments to treat e-cigarettes similarly to tobacco and ban all flavors, threatening cigarette companies’ bets on smoking alternatives. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What are e-Cigarettes? Concerns Raised by WHO Regarding e-Cigarettes Recruitment and Trapping of Youth Alarming Trends in Specific Regions Health Risks […]