About The NeSDA Portal
Focus: GS III: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, secretary of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances launched the third edition of the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) portal. NeSDA Portal: Key Findings and Impact: Biennial Assessment:
About eSARAS Mobile App
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, eSARAS mobile App was launched by the Secretary of Union Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India at New Delhi. About eSARAS App eSARAS Fulfilment Centres About Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission: The objective of the Mission is to promote sustainable livelihoods for […]
Dismissing Ministers: Preserving the Federal Framework
Context A discussion over the constitutional authority of governors and their potential effects on state governments has been spurred by the recent firing and then reinstatement of a Minister in the Council of Ministers of Tamil Nadu by Governor R.N. Ravi. This article questions whether Governors can fire specific Ministers without the Chief Minister’s approval […]
Zero First Information Report
Context: Recently, in Manipur violence incidents, nearly 30% of First Information Reports (FIRs) were ‘zero FIRs’, filed suo-motu by the police, irrespective of jurisdiction. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies Dimensions of the Article: About Zero FIR What is an FIR? Three important elements of […]
About Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Intervention Why in News? During the ‘Kreta-Vikreta Gaurav Samman Samaroh 2023’ event held in New Delhi, significant growth in procurement from the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) over the past three years, was highlighted. About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The following are the objectives of the online platform:
About The NANDI Portal
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying launched Nandi – NOC Approval for New Drug and Inoculation System portal, at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. About the NANDI Portal: The NANDI Portal is developed by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) in […]
DPCGC Recommends Punitive Action on OTT Platform
Context: For the first time, the Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council (DPCGC), self-regulatory body for online curated content (OTT), has recommended punitive action on a platform invoking the Information Technology Rules (2021). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: DPCGC Orders Removal of Obscene Content from OTT Platform ULLU Information Technology […]
Diaspora Outreach and the Value of Statesmanship
Context– The Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s speech in Japan and Singapore in May 2023 emphasised the state of Tamil Nadu’s commitment to safeguarding and assisting the Tamil diaspora. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Indian Diaspora Mains Question Explain the idea of statesmanship and its importance in addressing problems with the Indian diaspora with a focus on […]
About The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? As Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) enters its 4th year of implementation, the Department of Fisheries plans to expedite the pace of implementation of the scheme. About Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana It has two components The areas expected to be covered by the PMMSY are: Insurance […]
India’s Multicultural Challenge: The Uniform Civil Code
Context The Law Commission of India is seeking public input on the Uniform Civil Code in this context. Relevance GS Paper 2 – Directive Principles of State Policy, Civil Laws in the Country Mains Question Talk about the Uniform Civil Code’s (UCC) relevance and historical context in India. How has the conflict between individual freedom […]