Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, Government of India has announced a month-long programme named the ‘Kashi-Tamil Sangamam’ “to strengthen” and “rekindle” the cultural and civilisational bond between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi. This programme would be a part of the Ek Bharat Sreshtha Bharat initiative. About Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” […]
Jal Jeevan Mission In India
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Vice President described “quality, quantity and continuity” as the core principles for the success of Jal Jeevan Mission and called for ensuring a strong and credible accountability mechanism in implementation of this people centric program. About Jal Jeevan Mission: Nodal: Ministry of Jal Shakti Jal […]
Swadesh Darshan Scheme
Context Centre to promote destinations in 15 States as part of Swadesh Darshan 2. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Swadesh Darshan scheme Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0 About Swadesh Darshan scheme: Nodal: Ministry of Tourism Features of Swadesh Darshan Scheme: Swadesh Darshan scheme is one of the flagship scheme of […]
What Prompted The United Kingdom’s Economic Crisis?
Context British Prime Minister Liz Truss recently fired Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng and scrapped parts of their economic package. The economic package was announced to combat rising inflation and calm market turbulence. Relevance GS Paper 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries Mains Question What is the current UK […]
Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill 2022
Context: In a bid to do away with British-era laws governing the telecom sector, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About draft Telecommunication Bill What are some of the key amendments to existing telecom laws? Address issues being […]
PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Prime Minister will inaugurate the two-day event “PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022” at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. Key Points The event brings together more than 13,500 farmers from across the country and around 1500 Agri Startups. More than 1 crore farmers, from various […]
Rythu Bharosa Kendras
Context: An Ethiopian delegation led by the country’s Agricultural Minister is in Andhra Pradesh (AP) to study the first-of-its kind Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs), which have been set up by the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras? Have the […]
Bureau of Indian Standards
Focus: GS II- Governance, Facts for prelims Why in News? On the occasion World Standards Day, Bureau of Indian Standards, Mumbai organized a Standards Conclave –“Manak Mahotsav” based on the theme ‘Standards for Sustainable Development Goals – A Shared Vision for a Better World’. About BIS The Bureau of Indian Standards is the national Standards […]
The Problem With The Court’s Collegium
Context The Chief Justice of India, U.U. Lalit, set in motion the procedure for the collegium of the Supreme Court to appoint new judges to the Supreme Court, despite his brief tenure. Relevance GS Paper 2: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal […]
Revised Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
Context: The Central Government, expanding the mandate of its flagship scheme – ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ (BBBP Scheme) announced the inclusion of skilling of girls in non-traditional livelihood (NTL) options. Relevance: GS II: Government schemes Dimensions of the Article: What are the new Changes in the BBBP Scheme? What are Non-Traditional Livelihoods (NTL)? About Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme What […]