Oxford study lauds PRAGATI system for fast-tracking projects
40 Years after Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Relevance : GS 2 (Governance ),GS 3(Environment )
One Nation One Subscription Scheme
Context: The One Nation One Subscription Scheme has been approved by the cabinet, with an allocated budget of Rs. 6,000 Crore for the year 2025-27. The scheme will provide seamless access to high-impact scholarly articles and journals for students, researchers and faculty members across government managed higher education and R&D institutions. The initiative has been launched in […]
16th Anniversary of 26/11 Attacks
Context: On 26th November 2008, Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistan-based terror group, carried out attacks at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Nariman House, Oberoi Trident, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station in Mumbai. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Indian Security Vulnerabilities Exposed by 26/11 Attacks Security Enhancements Post 26/11 Attacks Continuing Gaps […]
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