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:
About SAMARTH Scheme
Focus: GS II: Government policies and interventions Why in News? Recently, the panel of SAMARTH scheme implementing partners has been broadened with empanelment of 43 new implementing partners and additional target of training around 75,000 beneficiaries has been allocated to the training partners. About SAMARTH Scheme Objectives:
About The One District One Product Programme
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, One District One Product (ODOP) programme under Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry collaborated with an e-commerce player, Groyyo to onboard aggregators selling ODOP-identified products on its platform. One District One Product (ODOP) programme: Promoting District […]
Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY) Program
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi distributed Honeybee-Boxes and Toolkits to 130 recipients as part of the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY) program. The initiative was organised by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY): Included Activities: Components: About Khadi Village Industries Commission: Objectives of KVIC […]
About The NeSDA Portal
Focus: GS III: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, secretary of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances launched the third edition of the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) portal. NeSDA Portal: Key Findings and Impact: Biennial Assessment:
About eSARAS Mobile App
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, eSARAS mobile App was launched by the Secretary of Union Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India at New Delhi. About eSARAS App eSARAS Fulfilment Centres About Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission: The objective of the Mission is to promote sustainable livelihoods for […]
Dismissing Ministers: Preserving the Federal Framework
Context A discussion over the constitutional authority of governors and their potential effects on state governments has been spurred by the recent firing and then reinstatement of a Minister in the Council of Ministers of Tamil Nadu by Governor R.N. Ravi. This article questions whether Governors can fire specific Ministers without the Chief Minister’s approval […]
Zero First Information Report
Context: Recently, in Manipur violence incidents, nearly 30% of First Information Reports (FIRs) were ‘zero FIRs’, filed suo-motu by the police, irrespective of jurisdiction. 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 important elements of […]