Upholding the Right to Repair
Context Apple recently announced that consumers will have the right to purchase spare components of their products, following an order of the Federal Trade Commission of the United States, which directs manufacturers to remedy unfair anti-competitive practice and asks them to make sure that consumers can make repairs, either themselves or by a third-party agency. […]
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
Context: Recently, the Maharashtra government has developed a Migration Tracking System (MTS) application to map the movement of migrant workers to maintain the continuity of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) like nutrition supply, immunisation and health check-up etc. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Migration Tracking System Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) […]
The War’s Many Victims
Context Beyond Ukraine’s borders, far beyond the media spotlight, the war has launched a silent assault on the developing world. This crisis could throw up to 1.7 billion people — over one-fifth of humanity — into poverty, destitution and hunger on a scale not seen in decades. Relevance GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of […]
E-DAR Portal
Context: Recently, The e-DAR portal was created by the Ministry of Roads, Transport and Highways (MoRTH) (e-Detailed Accident Report). Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Intervention Dimension of the Article: About E-DAR portal How does it work? Why is this action being taken? About E-DAR portal It was created in collaboration with insurance companies to […]
Hate Speech Is Violent In Itself and Must Be Called Out
Context Hate speech is at the root of many forms of violence that are being perpetrated and has become one of the biggest challenges to the rule of law and to our democratic conscience. Relevance GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability, E-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; Citizens Charters, Transparency & Accountability and institutional […]
Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act, 1957 [CBA Act]
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the policy for use of land acquired under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act, 1957 [CBA Act]. The policy provides for utilisation of such land for the purpose of development and setting up of […]
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan
Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Ministe has approved continuation of revamped Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) for implementation during the period from 01.04.2022 to 31.03.2026 to develop governance capabilities of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: […]
Midday Meal and Supplements
Context: From the next academic session, Karnataka is likely to become the 13th state to provide eggs under the midday meal scheme, which is among the largest initiatives in the world to enhance nutrition levels of school-going children through hot cooked meals. Relevance: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About the PM […]
A Merger To Better Manage The Indian Railways
Context Creation of the new Indian Railways Management Services (IRMS) marks a paradigm shift in the management of one of the world’s largest rail networks. Focus should now be on training the new officers. Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions […]
HOPS As A Route To Universal Health Care
Context Healthcare as an optional public service will ensure the legal right to receive free, quality care in a public institution Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions of the Article Healthcare vis-à-vis Universal Health Coverage Routes to Universal Health Coverage […]