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 […]
About Udyam Portal
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Inerventions Why in News? According to Government data, retail and wholesale traders are topping the table of top 10 segments or sub-sectors in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector based on the number of registrations on the Udyam portal. About Udyam Portal: Significance:
Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, to empower youth by providing them entry-level skill training in Railway Training Institutes, “Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana” (RKVY) has been notified. About Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana: Nodal: Ministry of Railway. Technical Trades and Eligibility Criteria Training and Certification
Powering A Green Transition With A Nordic-India Connection
Context The Nordic nations have led the way in developing green technologies over the past few decades. Together, the Nordic countries and India can lead the necessary green transition in the world. Relevance GS Paper-2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Mains Question Together, the Nordic countries and India […]