The SC Handbook: A Tool for Countering Stereotypes
Context: The Supreme Court has launched a handbook that contains a glossary of gender unjust terms and suggests alternative words and phrases which may be used. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About the News SC Handbook Purpose and Content: Identification of Stereotypical Language: Quotations from Judgments: Promotion of Alternative […]
About The BOCW Scheme
Context: Recently, the Minister of Labour and Employment provided valuable insights into the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 during a written reply in the Rajya Sabha. Relevance: GS II: Government schemes Dimensions of the Article: Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of […]
Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA)
Context: 14 States and Union Territories are yet to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, mandating the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) to avail funds for the next three years, under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: MoU Significance […]
Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras
Context: Railways Ministry will establish Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras at railway stations across the country. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras Offerings: Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI): Eligibility to Open Jan Aushadhi Kendra:
About The PUShP Portal
Context: Recently, the National Power Committee (NPC) has asked States to provide suggestions for offering incentives to buyers and sellers on the surplus power portal PUSHp. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: PUShP Portal Enhancing Power Availability: Transaction Dynamics: Benefits: Day Ahead Market -Source: Indian Express
About Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Context: Government e-Marketplace (GeM) marks its 7th Foundation Day as a landmark in India’s procurement landscape. 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:
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS)
Context: Southern Railway has identified 90 stations for development under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS): Implementation Approach: Facilities Planned under ABSS:
Schemes For Farmers’ Welfare
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has informed Lok Sabha that a comprehensive range of Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes have been implemented for Farmers Welfare. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Government Schemes and Missions for Agricultural Development Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN): Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs): Agriculture […]
About The MASI Portal
Context: Recently, the Minister of Women and Child Development informed the Rajya Sabha about MASI Portal. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: MASI Portal: Monitoring App for Seamless Inspection of Child Care Institutions About NCPCR Composition of NCPCR Functions the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR): The National […]
PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)
Context: The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry recently set a new target for its PM SVANidhi scheme for street vendors Relevance: GS II- Government policies and interventions Dimensions of the Article: PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) The eligible vendors are identified as per following criteria: PM SVANidhi and SIDBI Credit Guarantee Fund […]