About Skill India Digital (SID) Platform
Context: The Ministry of Skill Development recently launched the Skill India Digital (SID) platform. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interevntions Skill India Digital (SID) Platform Features:
Initiatives for Persons With Disabilities
Context: Recently, the Minister of State, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, unveiled five transformative initiatives for persons with Disabilities at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Intiatives Key Initiatives in the Disability Sector: MOU with Council of Architecture: Release of Anonymous Data of UDID: PM Daksh Portal: Pathways […]
Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act
Context: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has determined that its 2014 judgment, which invalidated Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act governing the CBI, will apply retrospectively from the date the provision (6A) was introduced in 2003. Section 6A mandated that any inquiry into corruption allegations involving officials holding the rank of Joint Secretary […]
Ridding India of Food Insecurity
Context: India might be the world’s quickest expanding major economy, but it is also grappling with an escalating surge in food price inflation. The increase in food prices initially surged significantly in 2019 and has continued to rise in most subsequent years. In July of this year, the annual inflation rate surpassed 11%, marking the highest […]
About Dark Patterns
Context: India’s recent actions to control deceptive e-commerce tactics, referred to as “dark patterns,” are a delayed yet commendable move. The government’s engagement with industry players and consumer advocacy organizations has culminated in the release of preliminary guidelines aimed at curbing dark patterns. This is open for public input by October 5, and is expected […]
Apple Country Gets Ground Ready for Cannabis Cultivation
Context: Hemp refers to a botanical category of Cannabis sativa strains that are cultivated explicitly for industrial or medical purposes. While it is grown in certain regions of Himachal Pradesh, its cultivation is prohibited under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985. Relevance: GS2- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the article: About […]
Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2023
Context: Recently, the awards for Swachh Vayu Survekshan (Clean Air Survey) 2023 were announced. The survey was conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2023 Assessment Criteria The evaluation of cities in SVS 2023 is based on eight key parameters: Performance Highlights of Swachh Vayu […]
About Malaviya Mission
Context: The Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship recently launched the Malaviya Mission – Teachers Training Programme by the University Grants Commission at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interevntions Dimensions of the Article: About Malaviya Mission: About Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya Poona Pact (1932):
About National Mission for Clean Ganga
Context: Over the past seven years, India’s National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has made some headway, but substantial challenges remain on the path to accomplishing its mission objectives. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Progress of Sewage Treatment under the NMCG: The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has […]
Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY) program
Context: Recently, the Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises distributed tool-kits and machineries to artisans under ‘Gramodyog Vikas Yojna. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY): Included Activities: Components: About Khadi Village Industries Commission: Objectives of KVIC […]