Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Prime Minister in the latest edition of Mann Ki Baat, highlights the importance of various festivals, celebrations and sports in uniting people and bringing out the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ About Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Objectives:
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
Context: An internal study commissioned by the Ministry of Rural Development has argued for decentralisation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), allowing for more “flexibility” at the ground level. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Health and Poverty related issues, Government Interventions and Policies, Issues arising out of the design and […]
Anti-Superstition Legislation in India
Context Two women were recently discovered murdered as part of a human sacrifice ritual in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district. Following that, the state government emphasised the need for new legislation to combat such superstitious practises and urged strict adherence to existing laws. Relevance GS Paper 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and […]
Raj Bhavan’s Extra-Constitutional Delusions
Context The article critically examines the Governor’s powers and limitations in light of recent actions by the Governor’s office that have garnered national attention for all the wrong reasons. Relevance GS Paper 2: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Mains Question Any office that […]
Anti-Superstition laws in India
Context: The brutal murders of two women as part of “ritualistic human sacrifices” in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala have left the country in shock. Chilling details of the killings have sparked a debate about the prevalence of superstitious beliefs, black magic and sorcery in Kerala. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the […]
Fiscal Space To Increase Capital Spending
Context According to a study by ratings firm ICRA, 13 major states have a massive fiscal space of Rs 7.4 lakh crore for capital spending in the current fiscal, which is 81% higher than the previous fiscal. These may also be eligible for the Centre’s interest-free loan for 50 years to invest in capacity expansion […]
Immediate Action Against Hate Speech
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court said it is “tragic what we have reduced religion to” in the 21st century and a “climate of hate prevails in the country”, while directing the police and authorities to immediately and suo motu register cases against hate speech makers without waiting for a complaint to be filed. The court […]
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 […]