About Initiatives Under NEP 2020
Context: Recently, the Minister of State for Education provided valuable insights into the initiatives taken up under National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 for the transformation of Education Sector in India during a written reply in the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: National Education Policy 2020 Introduction and Historical Context: Salient Features of NEP 2020: Key Initiatives under NEP […]
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Context: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has highlighted irregularities in registration and validation of beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PMJAY). Relevance: GS II- Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) National Health Protection Mission Health and Wellness Centres About […]
About The Gender Inclusion Fund (GIF)
Context: Recently, the Minister of State for Education informed the Lok Sabha about the Gender Inclusion Fund (GIF), mentioned in the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Gender Inclusion Fund (GIF): National Education Policy (NEP) and Gender Inclusion: Interventions for Girls’ Education under Samagra Shiksha: Kasturba Gandhi […]
About The Child Labour Act
Context: Recently, an incident came into light where a couple was accused of hiring a 10-year-old girl as a stay-at-home help to care for their 4-year-old son and was subjected to physical and mental abuse on several occasions. Relevance: GS II: Issues Related to Children Dimensions of the Article: Child Labor: Exploring Child Domestic Work […]
About The National Education Policy
Context: Speaking at an event to mark the third anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP), Prime Minister pitched for education in the mother tongue. He said that through the NEP, the country has started leaving behind the inferiority complex generated after portraying the country’s rich languages as “backward”. Relevance: GS-II: Education Dimensions of the […]
PM-KUSUM Scheme
Focus: GS II- Welfare schemes Why in News? The Union Minister of New Renewable Energy furnished the current status of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) scheme through a written response in Lok Sabha. About Pradhan Mantri – Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) PM-KUSUM consists of three components […]
About The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)
Context: The Centre has withdrawn the allocation of 1.44 lakh houses from about two dozen states and UTs which failed to sanction the houses by June 30 under the PMAY-G, and given these to UP as additional allocation. Relevance: GS II- Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: PMAY-G (Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin) Salient Features of […]
About Mission Vatsalya Scheme
Focus: GS II- Welfare Schemes Why in News? Mission Vatsalya, launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, ensures children’s safety and security in India. About Mission Vatsalya Scheme: Nodal: Ministry of Women & Child Development Vision and Mission of the Scheme: Vision: The Mission aims to: Key objectives of Mission Vatsalya
About The National Research Foundation (NRF)
Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the introduction of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill in Parliament, placing once again the debate on science and technology funding in the spotlight. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Salient Features of the NRF Bill 2023 The NRF Bill 2023, which aims to establish the National […]
About Performance Grading Index PGI
Focus: GS II: Education Why in News? Recently, the Union Ministry of Education released report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22. About Performance Grading Index (PGI): PGI 2.0: