Broadcast Regulation 3.0 – Commissions and Omissions
Context: The Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, unveiled by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) in November, represents one in a series of efforts aimed at comprehensively regulating broadcasting. Relevance: GS- 2 GS- 3 Mains Question: Highlight the provisions of The Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 and justify how it presents an opportunity to protect […]
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan
Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) with a total outlay of Rs. 24,104 crores. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN): Empowering Tribal Communities Comprehensive Scheme: Key Interventions: Additional Ministries’ […]
About GOBARdhan Scheme
Context: In order to accelerate Compressed Biogas (CBG) sector through cross-sectoral linkages and promote dialogue and knowledge exchange among all stakeholders, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is organising a conference ‘SBM-GOBARdhan Biogas Conference: Accelerating Waste to Wealth & Circular Economy’ Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: GOBARdhan Scheme: […]
Halal Certification Ban in Uttar Pradesh
Context: The Uttar Pradesh Government’s Food Security and Drug Administration has imposed an immediate ban on the “manufacture, sale, storage, and distribution of halal-certified products.” Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Halal Certification Ban Halal Definition: Ban Reason: Government Stance: Enforcement Actions: Controversial Implications: Halal Certificate Issuance Process: Certifying […]
A Better Model – On the Model Code of Conduct
Context: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC), which sets the guidelines for parties and governments during election campaigns, is well-intentioned but challenging to enforce. Its effectiveness relies heavily on the cooperation of parties and governments and the watchfulness of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Relevance: GS-2 Mains Question: The ECI must act independently as the arbiter of election code breaches. Analyse in the context of recent […]
Social Audit of MGNREGA Scheme
Context: Recent data from the Management Information System (MIS) on Social Audit, maintained by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), sheds light on the progress and challenges of the social audit in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Progress of Social Audits in MGNREGS Overall […]
It is Time to Revamp the Structure of the Supreme Court
Context: The Supreme Court of India currently faces a backlog of 79,813 cases before its 34 judges, prompting calls for structural changes. Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud also recently expressed the intention to establish diverse Constitution Benches, indicating a potential shift in the court’s structure. Relevance: GS2- Mains Question: It is time to revamp the structure […]
Amplifi 2.0 Portal
Context: Recently, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the Amplifi 2.0 portal. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Amplifi 2.0 Portal: Enhancing Urban Data Accessibility Objective: Coverage: Information Spectrum: Urban Outcomes Framework 2022: A Holistic Approach -Source: The Hindu
Challenging the Electoral Bond Scheme
Context: Political parties in India have traditionally resisted public scrutiny of their fund sources and utilization due to the substantial amounts required to finance their operations, which cannot be solely sourced from party members and altruistic donors. Instead, these funds typically come from Big Business with expectations of reciprocity. Relevance: GS2- Important Aspects of Governance, […]
Skills Intelligence and Workforce Optimisation
Context: When the times change, the optimal way to ensure resilience and maintain organizational performance is through innovation and overhauling operational procedures. Recently, shifts in employment dynamics, headhunting practices, and a heightened focus on employee engagement and retention have significantly transformed workforce management. Relevance: GS- 2 GS- 3 Mains Question: The ‘skills-first’ model of talent […]