Ayushman Bharat Health Account
Context: Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) has emerged as a transformative force, aiming to revolutionise healthcare access and data management across India. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Ayushman Bharat Health Account: About Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) Key Features of AB-PMJAY
National Panchayati Raj Day
Context: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organizing a National Colloquium on “Governance at the Grassroots after Three Decades of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment” on 24th April, 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi in observance of National Panchayati Raj Day. Relevance: GS II- Local Self Governance Relevance: What is National Panchayati Raj Day? What is Panchayati […]
CDP-SURAKSHA Overview
Context: The Central government has introduced the CDP-SURAKSHA platform to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP). This initiative aims to enhance the growth of India’s horticulture sector, which accounts for nearly one-third of the agriculture gross value addition (GVA). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: […]
About A SARATHI App
Context: Recently, the government has launched the ‘SARATHI’ App for Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: SARATHI App Development: Purpose and Features: About Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission: The objective of the Mission is to promote sustainable livelihoods for the poor such […]
About CDP-SURAKSHA Platform
Context: The Government of India has come up with a new digital platform called CDP-SURAKSHA to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions CDP-SURAKSHA Platform Features: Working: e-RUPI:
Transparency in Candidate Disclosure
Context: Recent developments in Indian electoral procedures include a Supreme Court ruling stating that candidates are not obligated to disclose every minor detail in their election affidavits unless it holds significant relevance. Additionally, the Election Commission of India (EC) has requested the Central Board of Direct Taxes to authenticate the income declaration made by the BJP nominee from Thiruvananthapuram. […]
Technology Absorption in the Indian Army
Context: The Indian Army has designated 2024 as the ‘Year of Technology Absorption’, highlighting its commitment to integrating technology to stay ahead of adversaries amidst evolving warfare dynamics. This initiative aligns with the overarching goal of self-reliance (Atmanirbharta). Relevance: GS-2- Government Policies and Interventions GS3- Mains Question: The Indian military is moving in the right direction, […]
Extension of AFSPA in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh
Context: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has recently extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in certain regions of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for an additional six months. In Nagaland, the AFSPA extension encompasses eight districts and 21 police stations. Similarly, specific areas in Arunachal Pradesh will also come under the […]
Youth Suicide Rates in India
Context: India holds the unfortunate distinction of having the highest number of suicides globally. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), 1.71 lakh individuals died by suicide in 2022. The suicide rate has surged to 12.4 per 1,00,000 individuals – the highest rate ever documented in India. However, these statistics are likely underestimated due to deficiencies in […]
Verification of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail
Context: The introduction and implementation of the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT), a supplementary system connected to the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), alongside the mandate of tallying VVPAT counts from five randomly selected polling booths in each Assembly constituency to cross-check with the EVM vote count, have failed to mollify critics of EVM usage […]