India’s General Elections 2024
Context: Amid India’s General Elections 2024, there’s renewed attention on past electoral reforms, ranging from the establishment of the Election Commission to the introduction of Electronic Voting Machines and recent modifications in the appointment procedure for election commissioners. These reforms signify the ongoing evolution and strengthening of India’s electoral system, embodying the spirit of democratic […]
How is India Planning to Boost EV Production?
Context: On March 15, the Union government sanctioned a pivotal policy aimed at positioning India as a manufacturing powerhouse for Electric Vehicles (EVs), with a minimum investment threshold set at ₹4,150 crore. This policy heralds a new era, paving the way for renowned global EV manufacturers such as Tesla and Chinese giant BYD to venture into the […]
Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi Scheme Overview
Context: Recently, the Delhi High Court instituted a case with respect to the grant of financial assistance under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme and said threshold income to claim benefit was prima facie “extremely low”. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Intervention Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi Scheme Overview Objective Components of the Umbrella Scheme Rashtriya […]
Ayushman Bharat Health Account
Context: Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) has emerged as a transformative force, aiming to revolutionise healthcare access and data management across India. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Ayushman Bharat Health Account: About Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) Key Features of AB-PMJAY
National Panchayati Raj Day
Context: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organizing a National Colloquium on “Governance at the Grassroots after Three Decades of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment” on 24th April, 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi in observance of National Panchayati Raj Day. Relevance: GS II- Local Self Governance Relevance: What is National Panchayati Raj Day? What is Panchayati […]
Star Campaigners
Context: The Lok Sabha Polls are seeing prominent personalities being appointed as star campaigners. In this context, it is important to note the legal frameworks governing star campaigners. Typically, star campaigners are prominent figures within a political party, though they may also include celebrities. The key criterion is that they must be members of the […]
CDP-SURAKSHA Overview
Context: The Central government has introduced the CDP-SURAKSHA platform to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP). This initiative aims to enhance the growth of India’s horticulture sector, which accounts for nearly one-third of the agriculture gross value addition (GVA). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: […]
About A SARATHI App
Context: Recently, the government has launched the ‘SARATHI’ App for Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: SARATHI App Development: Purpose and Features: About Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission: The objective of the Mission is to promote sustainable livelihoods for the poor such […]
About CDP-SURAKSHA Platform
Context: The Government of India has come up with a new digital platform called CDP-SURAKSHA to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions CDP-SURAKSHA Platform Features: Working: e-RUPI:
Transparency in Candidate Disclosure
Context: Recent developments in Indian electoral procedures include a Supreme Court ruling stating that candidates are not obligated to disclose every minor detail in their election affidavits unless it holds significant relevance. Additionally, the Election Commission of India (EC) has requested the Central Board of Direct Taxes to authenticate the income declaration made by the BJP nominee from Thiruvananthapuram. […]