National Research Foundation (NRF)
Context: The Union Cabinet approved the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill 2023, which will establish NRF as an apex body to provide high-level strategic direction to scientific research in the country. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Salient Features of the NRF Bill 2023 The NRF Bill 2023, which aims to establish the […]
Denial of Property Rights to ST Women Under Hindu Succession Act
Context: The Union government is examining whether to issue notification under the Hindu Succession Act to apply beneficial provisions to Scheduled Tribe (ST) women, who profess Hinduism, to enable them to inherit equal share over properties of father/ Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) Relevance: GS II: Issues related to women Dimensions of the Article: Issues Raised […]
About Mission Vatsalya Scheme
Focus: GS II- Welfare Schemes Why in News? NIPCCD organized a Refresher Training Programme on Mission Vatsalya from 29- 31 May, 2023 at NIPCCD Regional Centre, Mohali. 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 National […]
Policy Interventions to Restore Women Dignity
Context The Centre wants to work with numerous ministries and States to develop various programmes for achieving gender parity and restoring women’s dignity. Relevance: GS PAper-1: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Mains Question Explain the government’s major policy actions to restore […]
Lack of Teachers in Higher Education
Context: Faculty shortages have existed in India’s higher education sector at least since the 1980s, but seem to have become permanent today. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Why is there a Lack of Reliable Data on Faculty Shortages? Previous Efforts and Observations: Need for Data Collection Mechanism: Issues with Current Data Collection: […]
The Dismantling of Workers’ Protections
Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Ease of Doing Business, Labour Reforms Mains Question The governments of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu recently extended the number of hours employees can work each day. Examine the effects of longer working hours on labour productivity and rights in light of these changes. (150 Words) Key […]
Higher Education Reforms Needed in India
Context: Relevance: GS Paper-2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. Mains Question “Governance that approaches international standards is necessary for Indian universities to have a realistic chance of competing on the global stage.” Observation (150 Words). Highlights The third-largest higher education system in the world in terms of […]
About Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana
Context: In the past two financial years, only 329 of the 647 claims filed for accident insurance cover provided to bank account holders under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) have been settled. This information was revealed in a reply to an RTI (Right to Information). Relevance: GS II- Welfare schemes Dimensions of the […]
About The PM CARES – Fund
Context: Alleging that the PM CARES Fund is shrouded in secrecy, the Congress asked why it has no transparency and accountability and is not subjected to any audit or covered under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, despite 60% of its funds coming from public sector undertakings (PSUs). Relevance: GS II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable […]
Campus Unity To Save Lives
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources; Stress Management Mains Question What are the causes of the stress in India’s higher education system? Offer some solutions to those problems. (150 Words) Highlights The three largest higher education systems in the world in terms of student […]