Maharashtra Launches Ladki Bahin Yojana for Women’s Empowerment
Context: The Government of Maharashtra has introduced the Ladki Bahin Yojana, also known as the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, a key welfare initiative aimed at supporting women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to these women, facilitating their journey towards self-reliance and socio-economic development. Through such measures, the […]
The Top Court as Custodian of Liberties
Context: The Supreme Court of India granting bail to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, after a prolonged period of detention, serves as a significant affirmation of its role as the protector of individual liberties. The Court, in a detailed articulation of its duties, emphasized that a constitutional court must prioritize constitutionalism and the rule of law, with […]
National Coastal Mission Scheme
Context: Recently, the Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change informed the Lok Sabha about the National Coastal Scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions National Coastal Mission Scheme: Key Components: Implementation: The scheme is implemented by State Governments of Coastal States and UT Administrations, ensuring localized and effective management and execution […]
About Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar
Context: The Indian government has introduced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) awards for the year 2024, establishing a new precedent in acknowledging scientific contributions. This initiative marks a transformative step in the country’s strategy towards celebrating scientific achievements. The inaugural presentation of these awards is scheduled for August 23rd, coinciding with India’s first National Space […]
About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Context: The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is being implemented successfully across the country since 2016. The Government has made several interventions for ensuring better transparency, accountability, timely payment of claims to the farmers and to make the scheme more farmer friendly, as a result of which the area and farmers covered under the […]
Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme
Context: The Centre is unlikely to extend the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate scheme that was made available for two years beyond its March 2025 deadline, according to official sources. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Overview of the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) Scheme Features of the MSSC Scheme -Source: Business Standard
NITI Aayog’s 9th Governing Council Meeting
Context: In the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, chaired by the Prime Minister, leaders from 20 states and 6 union territories gathered to discuss the “Viksit Bharat @2047” theme. The meeting aimed to establish a comprehensive framework for India’s progress towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and […]
Phase IV of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
Context: Finance Minister announced Phase IV of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) to connect 25,000 villages with all-weather roads, and allocated an outlay of Rs 19,000 crore for the financial year 2024-25. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) PMGSY – Phase I PMGSY […]
PARAKH Report Recommends Inclusion of Class 9-11 Performance
Context: A recent report by PARAKH, a unit established within NCERT to standardize assessments across school boards, recommends that students’ performance in Classes 9, 10, and 11—based on exams and continuous classwork—should contribute to their final marks at the end of Class 12. This recommendation aligns with the National Education Policy and aims to ensure […]
Courts Should Limit the Governor’s Power to Refer Bills
Context: The way some Governors have been handling legislation passed by State legislatures is a distortion of the Constitution. After the Supreme Court of India intervened in Punjab’s case and questioned the actions or lack thereof by Governors in Tamil Nadu and Telangana, it was expected that Governors would stop deliberately delaying action on Bills passed by […]