Aspirational Block Programme
Context: Prime Minister has launched the government’s Aspirational Block Programme (ABP), which is aimed at improving the performance of blocks lagging on various development parameters. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Aspirational Block Programme (ABP) About Aspirational Districts Programme Objectives: Challenges Associated with ADP -Source: Indian Express
Govt One Rank One Pension Scheme
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court gave the Union government time till March 15 to comply with its 2022 judgment upholding the One Rank, One Pension (OROP) scheme for the armed forces after the government said that it had already tabulated the pension for 25 lakh ex-service personnel. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions […]
What is e-NAM?
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in news? e-NAM, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has won the Platinum Award in the Digital Empowerment of Citizens Category in Digital India Awards 2022 held in New Delhi e-NAM Benefits of e-NAM Digital India Awards
Affordable Rental Housing Scheme
Context: A Parliamentary panel has asked the government to clarify how many of the 66 proposals received under the Affordable Rental Housing Scheme launched for the urban poor, especially migrant workers, during the COVID-19 pandemic have been approved by their respective local urban bodies. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Intervention Dimensions of the Article: […]
National Green Hydrogen Mission
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, The Union Cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission. What is the National Green Hydrogen Mission? Advantages: What is green hydrogen? Green Hydrogen Importance
High-Powered Ladakh Committee
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) constituted a high-powered committee chaired by Minister of State for Home for the Union Territory of Ladakh. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About the Committee: Why was the committee formed? What is the sixth schedule? What is the background? What is […]
Increasing the Resilience of Panchayats
Context A report on ‘Performance-Based Payments for Better Outcomes in Rural Development Programmes,’ which examined human resources available to panchayats, suggested ways in which these resources could be supplemented and organised to improve programme delivery. Relevance: GS Paaper-2: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution […]
Parliamentary Panel To Improve Regulatory Framework
Context After recommending major changes to India’s bankruptcy framework and competition regulation, the Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance will now look into state finances, market and banking regulators’ operations, and the threat of cybercrime. Relevance: GS Paper-2: Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, and Issues Arising out of these Mains question The regulatory framework […]
Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development Scheme
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the proposal of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting regarding Central Sector Scheme “Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development” (BIND) at a cost of ₹2,539.61 crore for infrastructure development of Prasar Bharati i.e. All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD). […]
About SMART Program
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), the two prominent institutions under the Ministry of Ayush, have launched ‘SMART’ program. About SMART Program