Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) Initiative
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Ministry of Electronics & IT launched the ERSO Pilot initiative to validate certain transformational policy and process changes to make India the Repair Capital of the World. About Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) initiative: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics & IT.
Parliamentary Democracy to Executive Dominance
Context Relevance: GS Paper2: Indian constitution and Parliamentary Democracy Mains Question The importance of Parliament as a democratic institution has decreased as a result of the shift towards executive supremacy in India’s parliamentary democracy. Explain the causes of this change in detail. Make recommendations for how to rebalance the executive’s and Parliament’s power. (250 Words) […]
Provisions for University Students to Take Maternity Leave
Context: Allowing relief to a university student who was denied maternity leave, the Delhi High Court has said that citizens cannot be forced to choose between their right to education and their right to exercise reproductive autonomy. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Intetrventions Dimensions of the Article: Maternity Leave for University Students: Delhi High […]
About The Tele-Law Programme
Focus GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, The Ministry of Law informed that the Tele-Law programme achieved a new milestone with 40 lakh beneficiaries across the country empowered with pre-litigation advice. Tele-Law Programme: Connectivity and Access: Panel Lawyers: Eligibility and Cost: Covered Legal Matters:
About The National Rare Diseases Committee
Context: Recently, the Delhi High Court has taken a proactive step to address the challenges faced by patients with rare diseases by establishing a five-member panel to implement the Centre’s rare diseases policy effectively. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What are ‘Rare diseases’? A rare disease, also referred to […]
Statehood Day of Goa
Focus: GS II- Governance Why in news? The Prime Minister greeted the people of Goa on the occasion of their Statehood Day (30 May). Key Points: History of Goa as a Portuguese Colony Geography: Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks: Liberation of Goa Operation Vijay The Referendum: Road to Statehood A referendum was held which offered […]
National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is set to organize a two-day National Workshop on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) on 24th & 25th of May, 2023 in New Delhi. About the Workshop: Objective: Workshop Details: About National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA): Nodal Ministry: Definition and Purpose: Features: […]
About Kudumbashree
Context: Recently, the President of India has inaugurated the 25th anniversary celebrations of Kudumbashree, the largest Self-Help Group (SHG) network in the country. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Kudumbashree: Operational Structure: Goal: Significance: Empowerment, Employment, and Poverty Alleviation: Political Representation: Contributions during Kerala Floods: About Self-Help Groups: Objectives […]
About STARS Program
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, Ministry of Education and World Bank organised a one of its kind workshop on School-to-Work Transition under the STARS Program in Mumbai. About STARS Program The School-to-Work Transition workshop was held under the STARS Program, which stands for Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States. […]
Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management (CoE- SLM)
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister inaugurated Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management at Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) in Dehradun. Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management (CoE-SLM): Background: Aims: Objectives: