Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan scheme, Rs 1,538.32 crore has been released to States/ UTs during the last three years About Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) Nodal : Ministry of Panchayati Raj Objectives: Financial implications: The total financial outlay of the scheme is Rs.5911 crore with […]
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
Context: Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) floated a consultation paper seeking comments about the potential introduction of a Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) feature. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Details: What is its purpose? About TRAI: Functions of TRAI: Powers of TRAI: -Source: The Hindu
About Technotex 2023
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? India’s premier show on Technical Textiles – ‘Technotex 2023’ will be held in Mumbai from 22nd to 24th February 2023. About Technotex 2023: About Technical Textiles Significance and Potential Applications of Technical Textiles About National Technical Textiles Mission Objectives:
Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS)
Context: With the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) yet to issue any guidelines after the Supreme Court’s judgment on higher pension last month, the All India EPF Staff Federation has written to the Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC), seeking clarity on details including the formula to calculate pension, and the options available to subscribers who […]
What is DigiYatra and How Will It Work?
Context: The government has introduced paperless entry at select airports to make air travel hassle-free. Under this initiative, airports will use a facial recognition software called ‘DigiYatra’ for entry. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is DigiYatra and how will it work?
Project Great Indian Bustard
Context Relevance GS Paper 3: Government Policies & Interventions Mains Question Explain the significance of India’s Eastern Ghats. Suggest actions that can be taken to protect the region’s biodiversity (250 Words). The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) GIB Habitat and status Threats Conservation efforts Intervention of the Supreme Court
Carbon Capture, Utilisation, & Storage (CCUS) Policy Framework
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? NITI Aayog releases study report on ‘Carbon Capture,Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Policy Framework and its Deployment Mechanism in India’ About CCUS report: Significance:
Government E-Marketplace
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Intervention Why in News? The GeM platform crosses Rs. 1 Lakh crore Gross Merchandise value for the financial year 2022-2023. About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The following are the objectives of the online platform:
Registration of Birth and Death (RBD) Act, 1969
Context: Recently, the Union Home Ministry proposed amendment to the Registration of Birth and Death (RBD) Act, 1969. The bill will be introduced in the winter session of parliament. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What changes are being proposed? Need for the Amendments About Registration of Birth and Death […]
About online RTI portal
Context: The Supreme Court has launched an online portal that will help citizens file and access applications under the Right to Information (RTI) Act in matters related to the court. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About online RTI portal How does the online portal work? -Source: The Hindu