About One Rank One pension
Context: Recently, The Defence Ministry came under fire from the Supreme Court for tweaking a judicial order to pay the entire arrears under the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme by March 15. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About One rank, one pension Earlier Pension Mechanism: Issues with OROP […]
What is the Agnipath Scheme?
Context: Recently, The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Agnipath scheme launched by the Union government for recruitment in the armed forces. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is the Agnipath scheme? What is the eligibility criteria? What happens after selection? When will the recruitment actually begin? […]
What is MIIRA and Its Initiative?
Context: India has introduced a draft to launch a global initiative to encourage the consumption and production of millet. The draft of the proposed initiative — MIIRA — was placed during the first Agriculture Deputies Meeting under the Agriculture Working Group (AWG), G20 at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions […]
Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat (EBSB) Yuva Sangam tour of Students from Silchar to Chandigarh commenced. About Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Objectives:
Higher Pension Under EPS
Context: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued guidelines to allow a section of its older members to opt for Higher Pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) as per 4th November 2022 judgment of the Supreme Court (SC). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Employees Pension Scheme […]
Measures For Tribal Welfare
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? In Union Budget 2023 speech, Finance Minister announced some targeted schemes for tribal welfare, ranging from better education to clean drinking water to sanitation. Facilities for Eklavya Schools Eliminating Sickle Cell Anaemia Focus on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Note: PVTGs are the most vulnerable section […]
Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP)
Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? KVIC Chairman Releases margin money subsidy to 5046 Beneficiaries under PMEGP. Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) Objectives of PMEGP Eligibility to avail this scheme: In addition, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is also implementing the following programmes to provide self employment opportunities in rural and […]
What Is DigiYatra and How Will It Work?
Context: More than 1.6 Lakh air travelers have taken benefit of Digi Yatra. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is DigiYatra and how will it work? Implementation: How can people avail the DigiYatra facility? -Source: Indian Express
Aadhaar-Voter ID linkage
Context: Over 60% of India’s 94.5 crore voters have linked their Aadhaar to their voter IDs, the Election Commission (EC) disclosed in a Right to Information. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Is the linking of Aadhaar with one’s Voter ID mandatory? Why does the government want this? Why is […]
Examining the UAPA’s Purpose
Context The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, India’s comprehensive anti-terror law, has recently been the focus of two cases. There has never been a constitutional review of UAPA. Our constitutional principles are undermined by its persistent violations. Relevance GS Paper-2: Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure Mains Question […]