International Day of Sign Languages
Context: On the occasion of International Day of Sign Languages (23rd September), the Government of India has introduced several initiatives to improve communication and accessibility for the hearing-impaired. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: International Day of Sign Languages: Celebrating Linguistic and Cultural Diversity Theme of 2023: The theme for […]
National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment
Context: Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) has released the sixth edition of National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) – Way forward Monthly Report for States/UTs, which provides a detailed overview of status of e-service delivery across States/UTs. Relevance: GS III: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: NeSDA Portal: Key Findings […]
Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface
Context: The Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM WANI) scheme is set to revolutionize public Wi-Fi in India. PM-WANI can be a potential game-changer for India’s digital public infrastructure. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: PM-WANI: Empowering Public Wi-Fi in India Key Components: Four Key Elements: PM-WANI comprises four core elements to ensure its effectiveness: […]
Perks and Entitlements of Recognized National and State Parties
Context: Despite the allotment of bungalows being cancelled years ago, many recognised national and state parties continue their unauthorised occupation of the properties given to them. This was revealed by the official records obtained under Right to Information. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Background: What are national parties entitled to? […]
About The SHREYAS Scheme
Context: The Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS) initiative has been a cornerstone in India’s efforts to empower students from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) by providing them access to quality education. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: SHREYAS: Empowering Education for OBC & EBC Students Sub-Schemes: The SHREYAS umbrella scheme […]
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons
Context: The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports recently felicitated players under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS) in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS): Benefits: Assistance to Sportspersons in Need: Assistance for Sports-Related […]
Kisan Rin Portal (KRP) KCC Ghar Ghar Abhiyaan and WINDS Manual
Context Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA&FW) has launched three initiatives, namely the Kisan Rin Portal (KRP), KCC Ghar Ghar Abhiyaan and a manual on Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Kisan Rin Portal (KRP): Ghar-Ghar KCC Abhiyaan: Launch of WINDS Manual: -Source: Indian […]
One-Third of the Women Seats in the Lower House
ontext: In a momentous development during the Special Session’s relocation to the new Parliament House, the government presented a significant proposal in the Lok Sabha. This proposal aims to allocate one-third of the seats in the Lower House and the Assemblies for women, marking a historic step towards women’s reservation. Relevance: GS 2- Mains Question: Highlighting the […]
Changing the Way the Postman Knocks
Context: The recently proposed Post Office Bill of 2023, which was presented during the second-to-last day of the monsoon session in Parliament, aims to replace the Indian Post Office Act of 1898. This update is prompted by the evolving functions of post offices, which now serve as a means for delivering a wide range of […]
About a Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Context: Ministry of Defence leads as top procurer on Government e-Marketplace (GeM); Contributes 16 percent of the overall Gross Merchandise Value Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Intervention About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The following are the objectives of the online platform: