Tamil Nadu’s New Breakfast Scheme in Schools
Context: Recently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, at the Madurai Corporation Primary School Aathimoolam II in Simmakal, Madurai, launched the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme for students of Class I to V in government schools. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Chief Minister’s Breakfast Program Mid-Day-Meal (MDM) Scheme Where should the […]
Padma Awards 2023
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in News? Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2023 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2023 have opened on 1st May, 2022. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 15th September, 2022. The nominations/recommendations for Padma Awards will be received online only on the Rashtriya Puruskar Portal The […]
One-Year Anniversary of Shoonya Campaign
Focus: GS II- Governance Why in News? NITI Aayog Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Shoonya Campaign About Shoonya campaign : Shoonya is a consumer awareness campaign to reduce air pollution by promoting the use of electric vehicles (EVs) for ride-hailing and deliveries. The campaign has 130 industry partners, including ride-hailing, delivery and EV companies. As part […]
Strengthening The Patent Ecosystem
Context There is a surge in start-ups and unicorns in India, and an efficient IPR system is a necessary prerequisite for a healthy startup ecosystem. As a result, the report emphasises the importance of a strong patent system for a knowledge economy and the advancement of technological innovations. Relevance GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & […]
Windfall Tax in Energy Sector
Context Finance Minister defended the Centre’s windfall tax on domestic crude oil producers. She proposed the windfall tax as a way to rein in the enormous profits made by some oil refiners. These refiners chose to export fuel in order to capitalise on rising global prices while affecting domestic supplies. Relevance GS Paper 3: Resource […]
India Confronts Sri Lanka over Tamils at UNHRC
Context India chastised Sri Lanka at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for failing to meet its commitments to find a political solution to the ethnic Tamil minority issue. Relevance GS Paper – 2: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, India and its Neighbourhood Mains Question “Despite deep ties, India […]
What is the Collegium System?
Context: The Supreme Court Collegium led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) U.U. Lalit has recommended eight names for appointment to the Bombay High Court. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Indian Judiciary) Dimensions of the Article: What is the Collegium System? Working of the Collegium System and NJAC Appointment procedure of HC Judges […]
Economically Weaker Sections Quota
Context: A Constitution Bench, hearing petitions against the 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections in government jobs and admissions, will examine whether the Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act, by which it was introduced, violates the basic structure of the Constitution. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: EWS quota: What are the […]
Serious Frauds Investigation Office
Context: The Serious Frauds Investigation Office (SFIO) has arrested the alleged mastermind of a widespread racket involving the setting up of shell companies with Chinese links and supply of dummy directors. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Serious Fraud Investigation Office Objectives What are the Shell Companies? About Serious Fraud […]
Make in India – Backside Loop Hole
Context The scope and viability of the Production Linked Incentive scheme are discussed in this article (PLI). The government has set aside Rs 1.97 lakh crore for PLI schemes in various sectors in Budget 2022-23, with an additional allocation of Rs 19,500 crore for PLI for solar PV modules. Relevance GS Paper 2: Growth & […]