About The MAHA-EV Mission
Context: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) announced the launch of the Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas -Electric Vehicle (MAHA- EV) Mission. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions About MAHA-EV Mission: Importance
Ensuring a Proper Social Safety Net for the Gig Workers
Context: The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment is developing a national law to provide social security benefits to gig workers. This step is very significant as it extends benefits like health insurance, retirement savings, and paid leave to gig workers who contribute significantly to the Indian economy but lack traditional employment benefits. Relevance: GS1 (Society), GS2 (Governance). Practice question: Examine the […]
Take the Gauntlet
The train collision in Kavaraipettai near Chennai on October 11, 2023, while fortunately not resulting in any fatalities, indicates significant issues with the Indian railway system. The incident raises questions about infrastructure, occupational safety, and railways management. It’s a wake-up call for the urgent need for reforms in the Indian railway system. Relevance: GS2 ( […]
About The MLALAD Fund
Context: Recently, the Delhi cabinet approved a 50% hike in MLA-LAD (local area development) funds, increasing the annual allocation to legislators from the current ₹10 crore to ₹15 crore. Relevance: GS II: Governance Policies and Interventions About MLALAD Fund:
About The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Cabinet approves continuation of supply of free Fortified Rice under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) till December, 2028 About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana: Eligibility
International Day of Older Persons 2024
Context: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment observed International Day of Older Persons 2024 on 1st October 2024. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions International Day of Older Persons 2024 Overview:
About The BharatGen
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Science & Technology launched BharatGen, a generative AI initiative designed to enhance public service delivery. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions BharatGen
Evaluating the PM Internship Scheme’s Pilot Project
Context:On October 3, the Centre launched an online portal for the operationalization of the PM Internship Scheme, a key initiative announced in the Budget for 2024-25. The scheme aims to provide 4.1 crore youth with internships over five years, bridging the gap between theoretical education and practical skills needed in the job market. As a […]
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission
Context: The Government will soon roll out the next version of the livelihood mission for urban poor and vulnerable sections – National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM 2.0). This will focus on six groups, including construction workers, gig workers, waste management workers, care workers, domestic workers and transportation workers. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions […]
Regulatory Oversight in India’s Food Service Sector
Context: The Uttar Pradesh government mandates that food establishments display the names of key personnel to ensure transparency. Meanwhile, a similar proposal in Himachal Pradesh was rejected by the state government. The Supreme Court has clarified that only authorities under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, are empowered to issue such directives, preventing police […]