Zero First Information Report
Context: Hundreds of zero FIRs registered in police stations across Manipur and the stalled investigations in these cases are among key challenges the state police are facing. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies Dimensions of the Article: About Zero FIR What is an FIR? Three […]
India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? NITI Aayog recently launched India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0. About India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0 The India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0 is a comprehensive platform designed by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Vasudha Foundation, a leading energy and climate think-tank. This […]
About The Bhoomi Samman Awards
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the President of India presented the “Bhoomi Samman” 2023 at a function organised by the Union Ministry of Rural Development in New Delhi Bhoomi Samman Awards: Recognizing Excellence in Digital India Land Records Modernization The Bhoomi Samman Awards aim to acknowledge and encourage exceptional […]
National Immunisation Coverage in India
Context: The WHO and UNICEF have released estimates for national immunisation coverage in 2022. The coverage rate for DPT3 vaccines, representing diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus, in India reached a new high of 93% in 2022. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: WHO and UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage: Global […]
Revitalization of Stepwells and Borewells
Context: 10 cities across the country are getting ready to revive defunct borewells, neglected heritage stepwells and other shallow aquifers in a pilot project to recharge the groundwater as well as mitigate flooding. The pilot project will be executed under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. Relevance: GS II: Government policies […]
Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Operational Guidelines of Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware has been finalized. Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0 Target Segments: Implementation: Tenure and Base Year: Incentives Payout:
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: -Source: Indian Express
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
Context: According to Army sources, there is a significant limitation for security forces operating without the legal protection provided by the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Manipur. Relevance: GS III- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) AFSPA Acts in force It is effective in the […]
About The SAGAR SAMPARK
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated the indigenous Differential Global Navigation Satellite System (DGNSS) ‘SAGAR SAMPARK. About SAGAR SAMPARK: Differential Global Navigation Satellite System (DGNSS): Transmitting Corrections: Assisting Director General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL): Benefits for Marine Navigation: Improved GPS […]
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? The collections under the revamped Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) jumped 176% on year to Rs 55,000 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year. About Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS): Eligibility: Deposit Limits: Maturity & Interest Payment: Other Details: