Over 10.58 lakh Votes Were ‘Not Counted or Rejected’ in Lok Sabha election
Relevance: GS 2(Elections ) Voter Registration and Turnout: Other Voting Irregularities: Polling Stations and Re-Polling: Candidates and Nominations: Independent Candidates: Women Voters and Candidates: Political Parties’ Performance:
Government must not ape private sector’s insecure gig work conditions
Context: The Supreme Court, in a recent judgment, addressed the issue of precarious employment arrangements, especially in the public sector, and the need for fair treatment of workers. Relevance : GS 2 (Governance, Social Security ) Supplementary Data: Gig Economy in India: Judicial Precedents: ILO Conventions:
Envisioning India as a Global Skill Supplier
Context: Relevance : GS2 (Governance and Social Justice) and GS3 (Economic Development) Highlights Global Trends in Labour Migration: India’s Current Status: Existing Frameworks: Challenges in Skill Development: Return Migration Concerns: Policy Recommendations Comprehensive Policy Framework: Skill Gap Analysis: Enhancing Skill Development: Utilizing Return Migrants: Data-Driven Approach: Boosting Global Collaboration:
Eklavya schools struggle to meet 5% PVTG sub-quota
Relevance : GS 2(Education , Governance)
Formulate Policy To Manage Sacred Groves
Context:The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to create a comprehensive policy for the management of sacred groves across India, emphasizing their religious, cultural, and ecological significance. Relevance:GS 2 (Polity & Governance) Sacred Groves: Regions: Supreme Court Directive: Policy Responsibility: Comprehensive Survey: National Forest Policy of 1988: Piplantri Village Example: Ecological Value:
Police Stations To Linked Through Centralised Online Platform CCTNS
Context:The Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) is a centralized online platform designed for filing and tracking First Information Reports (FIRs), chargesheets, and investigation reports in police stations across India. Relevance: GS 2 (Governance) Completion of Integration: Launch and Budget: Key Features: Analytical Capabilities: Enhancements for New Criminal Laws: New Provisions in CCTNS: Integration with Criminal […]
State Water Policymaking Matters
Context: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has called for a comprehensive water policy for Andhra Pradesh, emphasizing the need for a strategic re-imagining of water management due to the challenges faced since the state’s bifurcation. Relevance: GS 2(Governance) Risk Management include:
MGNREGA Wages Do Not Match Rising Cost of Living
Context:The House panel recommended revising wages under MGNREGS to reflect inflation. Relevance: GS 2 (Governance) Key Points: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) – 2005 Provisions: Eligibility Criteria: Guaranteed Employment: Unemployment Allowance: Social Audit: Preference of Employment Near Residence: Decentralized Planning: Working Conditions and Payments:
Union Cabinet Approves Bills on Simultaneous Polls
Context: Simultaneous Elections “One Nation, One Election”. Relevance: GS 2 (Polity and Governance) Cabinet Approval: Bills Overview: Reactions: Legislative Process: Committee Recommendations:
Our Drive Against Manual Scavenging Will Continue
Context: The Supreme Court directed the Union and State governments to take immediate measures to eradicate manual scavenging, emphasizing the importance of human dignity. Relevance: GS 2 (Polity and Governance, Social Justice). Supreme Court’s Commitment : October 2023 Judgment : Continuing Inhumane Practices : Violation of constitution :