Incidents of Hate Speeches Against Minority Communities
Context: The Supreme Court recently slammed the “silence of the state” to spiralling incidents of hate speeches made against minority communities. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Hate speeches made against minority communities: Recent incidents of Hate Speech: What is “Hate Speech”? Laws related to hate speech in India Article 19 […]
Groundwater Crisis: Four States Are Water-Stressed
Context Relevance GS paper-2: Government Policies, Governance and related issues. GS paper-3: Water Resources and its conservation. Mains Question What role does groundwater play in India? Also, make some recommendations for ways to strengthen groundwater governance. (250 Words) Key Points: Initiatives for Better Ground Water Governance: The Atal BhuJal Yojana Ways to Move Forward: Conclusion:
Public Provident Fund (PPF) Scheme in India
Context: A top government official recently indicated that investors in the popular small saving schemes Public Provident Fund (PPF) and Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA), whose rates have not been hiked since January 2019, are unlikely to get higher returns anytime soon. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Public Provident Fund […]
About The SVAMITVA
Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? The Central Sector Scheme “SVAMITVA” aims to provide the ‘Record of Rights’ to village household owners possessing houses in inhabited areas in villages. About SVAMITVA Benefits:
Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Vikas Yojna
Focus: GS II- Government policies and intervention, Prelims Why in news? Recently, the Union Minister of Tribal said in the Lok Sabha that 15 lakh rupees per Van Dhan Vikas Kendra (VDVK) were given under the Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Vikas Yojna (PMJVM) for the support of livelihood activities of tribal people in the country. […]
MPLAD Scheme
Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Under the Revised Guidelines, Hon’ble MPs have been given the flexibility in choosing the works that can be taken up under MPLAD Scheme provided it leads to creation of durable public assets for larger public good of the society. About the Scheme: MPLADS is an ongoing Central Sector […]
About National Initiative for Promoting Upskilling of Nirman Workers
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The National Initiative for Promoting Upskilling of Nirman workers (NIPUN) has recently completed its training program for construction workers engaged in the Central Vista project in New Delhi. About NIPUN: Objectives: DAY-NULM
About PM MITRA
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? The Prime Minister has said that PM MITRA mega textiles park will boost the local economy of aspirational district of Virudhunagar. About MITRA parks
Hyper-globalization should end with a better alternative
Context Relevance GS Paper-2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Mains Question What are the primary negative effects of hyper-globalization? Discuss alternative microeconomic frameworks to the current hyper-globalization thesis for better economic stability. (250 Words). Key Points History of Global Narratives for Economy Alternatives to the Current Framework Way […]
Sealed Cover Jurisprudence
Context: The Supreme Court on Monday (March 20) said it would not accept a “confidential” submission from the Centre on the disbursal of arrears to retired defence personnel under the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme. Relevance: GS II- Executive & Judiciary Dimensions of the article:: What is sealed cover jurisprudence? It also mentions that […]