Government Announced Sovereign Green Bonds
Context Relevance GS Paper – 3: Mobilization of Resources Conservation Mains Question What exactly are Green Bonds? In what ways can they serve as a springboard for environmentally friendly investment in the country? Discuss the benefits and drawbacks. (250 words) Background These five commitments are as follows: What exactly are Green Bonds? Green Bonds in […]
India’s Plan to Stop the Child Marriage
Context The steering committee of a global programme to stop child marriage is in India to see how state actions have helped cut down on the number of child marriages. The Covid-19 pandemic is the reason for this visit. It is thought that the number of child marriages will rise because of the pandemic. Relevance […]
Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF)
Focus: GS II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable Sections Why in News? The Prime Minister, has announced an ex-gratia from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the victims of the mishap in Morbi. About Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund(PMNRF) Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) in India is the fund raised to provide support […]
The Electoral Bond System and Its Transparency
Context In April 2022, the Supreme Court heard a pending petition challenging the Electoral Bond Scheme, 2018, and it is scheduled to hear it again in December 2022. In October 2022, the Supreme Court asked the government whether the electoral bonds system reveals the source of money pumped in to fund political parties, despite the […]
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)
Focus: GS II- Welfare Schemes Why in News? On the occasion of Dhanteras, Prime Minister will participate in ‘Griha Pravesham’ of about 4.51 Lakh beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin in Satna, Madhya Pradesh on 22nd October at 4 PM via video conferencing. About Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Ministry […]
Better International Policing in the Internet Age
Context With the blurring of geographical boundaries, crime is generally networked today, and the article emphasised the need to combat the global threat of child abuse in a coordinated manner. Relevance GS Paper 2: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, […]
Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Melas
Focus: GS III- Growth and Development Why in News? As a part of Prime Minister Skill India Mission to boost career opportunities and practical training, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is organizing Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Melas (PMNAM) across 280 locations in 28 states and Union Territories. About Apprenticeship Mela Under the […]
Ayushman Bharat
Focus: GS II- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in News? The Prime Minister has shared a citizen’s response to Ayushman Bharat Scheme highlighting the health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakhs for all Indian citizens. The Prime Minister remarked that the benefits of the […]
Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme
Focus: GS II: Government Schemes Why in News? Recognising that an efficient and strong civil aviation sector is vital for the economic development of the country, the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, has modified the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) to enhance the maximum loan amount eligibility for airlines under ECLGS […]
The Wage Gap, Hard Truths, and Necessary Actions
Context India plays an important role in the global economic growth and structural transformation story. However, asymmetries continue to abound (exist in large numbers) in the country’s labour market. A commensurate improvement in its labour market outcomes, as well as a more equitable distribution of the fruits of economic progress, will spur further economic growth […]